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Barrabrava(2023)

Upcoming · Prime Video

7.6
8 eps
S02
IMDb 7.6
MysteryDramaCrimeThriller

After a vicious internal fight, two brothers are expelled of their beloved team's gang. Alone, without money or political protection, they will start a war that will put their brotherhood to the test.

ON AIR: MAY 22Season 2

Why This Made Our Cut

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    maintains our strict 7.0+ IMDb rating threshold (currently 7.6/10)

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    features strong narrative storytelling

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    continues a proven series (Season 2)

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    offers compelling Mystery, Drama, Crime content

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