As Cariocas
As Cariocas (English: The Cariocas) is a 2010 Brazilian television series written by Euclydes Marinho, based on Sérgio Porto's novel of the same name. It aired on Rede Globo from 19 October 2010 to 21 December 2010. The series consists of 10 independent episodes, each one starring a different actress and set in a different neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. A spin-off entitled "As Brasileiras" was produced and aired by Rede Globo in 2012. Premise. "As Cariocas" is inspired by the novel of the same name by Sérgio Porto, written under the pseudonym Stanislaw Ponte Preta  in 1967, and tells the story of 10 beautiful women from different Neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. Reception. Patrícia Kogut of "O Globo" said that "As Cariocas" "has impeccable photography, inspired track sound and a good direction." "O Estado de S. Paulo" said that "As Cariocas", "premieres with a cast of beautiful actresses," and that "Daniel Filho re-creates the universe of the characters of Sérgio Porto with bossa."