Globo heads European markets with a rich catalogue of docs and formats
Brazilian media giant Globo is kicking off its 2026 European tour with a robust portfolio of true crime documentaries and scripted formats, targeting three major industry events: MIP London, Series Mania Forum, and Content Europe.
The distributor is betting heavily on the global appetite for true crime, headlining its non-scripted slate with high-profile investigations into sports scandals and aviation tragedies, alongside successful scripted formats available for local adaptation.
Leading the documentary lineup is The Robinho Case (El Caso Robinho), a four-part series (4×30’) that examines the fall of the former football star. The documentary delves into the 2014 gang rape accusation in Milan that led to his conviction. Featuring wiretap audio provided by the Italian Justice Department and exclusive interviews, the series chronicles the decade-long legal battle that culminated in his arrest in Brazil.
Complementing this is The Evandro Case: A Devilish Plot (El Caso Evandro – Una Trama Diabolica), an 8-episode docuseries (8x1h) that revisits the 1992 disappearance of a six-year-old boy in a small Brazilian town. The series explores the political and judicial twists of a case that shocked the nation, combining archival footage with testimonies from key figures to unravel the brutal crime and its chaotic investigation.
Rounding out the factual offer is Rio-Paris: The Tragedy of Flight 447 (Río-París: La Tragedia del vuelo 447). This four-part series (4×30’) offers a comprehensive re-examination of the 2009 Air France disaster, one of the deadliest in aviation history. Fifteen years later, the project reconstructs the day of the crash, the complex investigation, the subsequent trial, and the enduring impact on the families of the victims.
On the scripted front, Globo is presenting two distinct formats for international adaptation.
In comedy, the company highlights Slaps & Kisses (Besos & Bofetadas / Tapas & Beijos). The series follows lifelong friends Fátima and Sueli, who work in a bridal dress shop helping other women achieve their dreams while their own love lives remain a chaotic search for soulmates.
For buyers seeking high-stakes drama, Globo presents Hidden Truths (Verdades Secretas). Set against the backdrop of the fashion world, this International Emmy-winning telenovela follows a teenager dreaming of a modeling career who is lured into a prostitution ring. The plot thickens when a powerful, obsessive businessman marries the girl’s mother solely to stay close to her, exploring themes of obsession, wealth, and moral decay.
