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While Season 1 focused on the rise and fall of Sergio Jadue, Season 2 is a prequel of sorts that spans decades (1966–1998) across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

: Interestingly, the character Sergio Jadue (played by Andrés Parra) returns to narrate the history, often breaking the fourth wall to explain the intricacies of graft and power plays. Cast and Production

★★★★☆ (4/5)

: The series uses a biting, satirical tone to illustrate how FIFA became "too big to fail," entangled with casino capitalism and global politics.

(Good movie, poor transfer format).

The second season of , subtitled The Corruption Game

True crime fans, football history buffs, and anyone who likes slow-burn corruption dramas.

: Showrunner Armando Bó returns to lead the series, which is produced by Gaumont and Fábula . Reception & Tone

The production design is laudable; the period-accurate costumes and sets clearly had a substantial budget, giving the film the authentic look of the late 19th century.

: Critics and audience members on IMDb recommend the series for its compelling storytelling and dark humor, noting that viewers don't need to be football fans to enjoy the political intrigue.

If you enjoyed Narcos or The Last Dance but want something grittier and more politically focused, El Presidente S02 is a worthy follow-up. Just don’t expect clean resolutions – the show’s strength is in showing how power corrupts, not in giving easy answers.

, is a satirical crime biopic on Amazon Prime Video that shifts its focus from the 2015 "FIFA Gate" scandal to the origin story of football's commercialization. The season explores how João Havelange transformed FIFA from a modest sports organization into a global political and financial powerhouse.

The second season of , subtitled The Corruption Game , shifts its satirical lens from the 2015 "FIFA Gate" scandal to the origins of soccer’s transformation into a multi-billion dollar political powerhouse. Released globally on Amazon Prime Video on November 4, 2022, this 8-episode season explores the rise of the influential Brazilian figure João Havelange. Plot Summary: The Corruption Game