A prestigious law professor and her students work to prove the innocence of a convicted man, unaware her brightest pupil is secretly connected to his past in this Brazilian legal thriller inspired by the real Innocence Project.
Arriving on Netflix in September 2026, "Habeas Corpus" marks the platform's debut in a Brazilian-produced legal drama, drawing inspiration from the real work of the Innocence Project Brasil. Created by Luiz Villaça, the series follows attorney Inez, masterfully portrayed by Marjorie Estiano, who, after a trauma, abandons her courtroom career for teaching. She assembles a group of students, including the mysterious Marina (Any Gabrielly), to reopen the case of a wrongfully convicted man.
With a narrative that avoids procedural structure to focus on a single case across eight episodes, the production blends legal thriller, social critique, and intense personal drama, exploring themes like systemic failures, inequality, and the thin line between justice and revenge. The dynamic lead duo and grounding in real-world issues give the series a depth that goes beyond mere entertainment.
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