Forbidden City (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2017, Forbidden City is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Inspired by film noir and North American pulp fiction from the 1930s and 1940s, “Forbidden City” follows the adventures of a former police officer turned private eye. Specialized in adultery cases, the detective employs his power of seduction and ends up mixing his personal and professional lives, getting involved in complex plots that might be a threat to his own life.
Who’s in it. Forbidden City stars Vladimir Brichta as Zózimo Barbosa, Regiane Alves as Marli, José Loreto as Bonitão and Aílton Graça as Paranhos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Forbidden City sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden City tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden City (2017)?
- In US, Forbidden City is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden City worth watching?
- Forbidden City holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forbidden City?
- Forbidden City stars Vladimir Brichta, Regiane Alves, José Loreto, Aílton Graça and Maurício Rizzo.
- When was Forbidden City released?
- Forbidden City was released in 2017.