3% Explained

Creator:Pedro Aguilera
Country:Brazil
Language:Portuguese
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:33
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Runtime:36–74 minutes
Company:Boutique Filmes
Network:Netflix

3% (Portuguese: Três por cento, pronounced as /pt/) is a Brazilian dystopian thriller television series created by Pedro Aguilera, starring João Miguel and Bianca Comparato.[1] Developed from a 2009 independent pilot episode, it is the first Portuguese-language Netflix original series and the second non-English production, after the Spanish-language series Club de Cuervos.

The series is set in an unspecified future where 20-year-old individuals of the impoverished "Inland" have the single opportunity to complete "The Process" and advance to the affluence of the distant "Offshore" society. While most of the unsuccessful candidates are simply eliminated, some fail to survive, leading to only 3% of the candidates succeeding.[2]

The first season, consisting of eight episodes, became available on Netflix worldwide on 25 November 2016. In December 2016, Netflix renewed the series for a second season, which was released on 27 April 2018, consisting of 10 episodes. In June 2018, the series was renewed for a third season, consisting of eight episodes, which was released on 7 June 2019. In August 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a fourth and final season,[3] which was released on 14 August 2020 and consists of seven episodes.[4]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

See main article: List of 3% episodes.

Production

Conception and development

Creator and writer Pedro Aguilera developed 3% from a 2009 independent pilot episode.[5] Netflix gave the series an 8-episode order for the first season.[6] [7] It is the first Portuguese-language Netflix original series and the second non-English production, after the Spanish-language series Club de Cuervos.[8]

Academy Award-nominated cinematographer César Charlone, known for City of God and Blindness, served as director alongside Daina Giannecchini, Dani Libardi, and Jotagá Crema. Charlone also serves as an executive producer, alongside Tiago Mello.[1] The first season became available on Netflix worldwide on November 25, 2016.[6] [7] In December 2016, Netflix renewed the series for a second season, which was released on April 27, 2018.[9] [10] On June 4, 2018, the series was renewed for a third season, which was released on June 7, 2019.[11] [12]

Filming

On March 11, 2016, Netflix announced the filming of the series in São Paulo.[13] The principal photography for the first season began with the primary location at the interior of the Arena Corinthians, chosen for its luxurious and futuristic design and used as "The Process" building.[14] A scenographic favela was built in a large abandoned factory in the neighborhood of Brás, central Region of São Paulo (representing the "Inland") and with some other scenes shot at the outskirts of the city, such as in the neighborhoods Heliópolis, Vila Madalena, Parque da Juventude and Ocupação Cine Marrocos.[15]

Exterior scenes for the second season's "Offshore" were filmed at the Inhotim Institute in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais. Most of the scenes shot at Inhotim are concentrated in the central gardens – especially in the place where the statue of the "Founding Couple" stands, inserted using CGI. But three other pavilions also served as filming locations: Adriana Varejão pavilion (where the characters access the submarine), Cosmococas, by Hélio Oiticica (the military center) and Sonic Pavilion, by Doug Aitken (where the council meeting takes place).[16]

The third season included as new filming location the conservation unit Dunas do Rosado at Porto do Mangue, Rio Grande do Norte, used for the scenes of the "Shell".[17]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 85%, based on 20 reviews, with an average score of 6.5/10. The critical consensus reads: "Despite comparisons to other teen-centric dystopian thrillers, 3% separates itself from the pack by focusing on characters with complicated backstories and personalities."[18] Liz Shannon Miller gave the first season a B+ in her review for IndieWire, saying that the series left her "surprised and impressed."[19] Calum Henderson of the New Zealand Herald said in his review "The characters are the show's strongest point, though, and it skillfully introduces the six core candidates throughout the Process' preliminary challenges in the first episode."

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)Result
2017Fénix AwardsTelevision: Best Drama Series3%[20]
2019Rio2C (Rio Creative Conference)Global Audience Award3%[21]
2020ABC Cinematography Award TV - Best Cinematography3%[22]

Other media

The 3% Challenge

Doppio Games, in association with Netflix, developed a free-to-play voice-based game based on the series, released to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The game featured a prequel storyline written in collaboration with Pedro Aguilera, showrunner and writer of the series.[23] [24] It was shut down on August 12, 2022.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3% - Primeira série original brasileira da Netflix começa a ser filmada. Diniz. Aline. Omelete. March 11, 2016. September 6, 2016. March 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160312095721/https://omelete.uol.com.br/series-tv/noticia/3-primeira-serie-original-brasileira-da-netflix-comeca-a-ser-filmada/. live.
  2. Web site: Netflix Orders Brazilian Drama Series '3%'. Littleton. Cynthia. August 5, 2015. Variety. January 4, 2016. January 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160110121353/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/netflix-3-brazil-drama-series-cesar-charlone-1201556793/. live.
  3. Web site: Primeira série original brasileira da Netflix, '3%' foi renovada para a última temporada - Séries. NaTelinha. pt-br. 2019-08-29. 2019-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20190829185152/https://natelinha.uol.com.br/series/2019/08/28/primeira-serie-original-brasileira-da-netflix-3-foi-renovada-para-a-ultima-temporada-133126.php. live.
  4. Web site: '3%' Season 4 (Final Season) Coming to Netflix in August 2020. What's on Netflix. July 19, 2020. July 19, 2020. October 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019204131/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/3-season-4-final-season-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2020/. live.
  5. Web site: Ministério da Cultura - MinC " Resultado do FICTV/Mais Cultura. Mesquita. Marcelo. thacker.diraol.eng.br. December 6, 2016. December 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220111714/http://thacker.diraol.eng.br/mirrors/www.cultura.gov.br/site/2009/06/10/fictvmais-cultura-6/. live.
  6. https://www.facebook.com/netflixbrasil/videos/973614829361977/?comment_id=973912195998907&reply_comment_id=973915855998541&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D Netflix Brasil
  7. Web site: Vaquer. Gabriel. Netflix anuncia estreia de série brasileira "3%" para novembro. NaTelinha. Universo Online. September 5, 2016. September 6, 2016. pt. https://web.archive.org/web/20160906212234/http://natelinha.uol.com.br/series/2016/09/05/netflix-anuncia-estreia-de-serie-brasileira-3_porcento-para-novembro-101878.php. 2016-09-06. dead.
  8. Web site: Netflix's newest original series is a dystopian thriller in Brazil. Cox. Jamieson. August 5, 2015. The Verge. January 25, 2016. January 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160124082631/http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/5/9100661/netflix-3-percent-original-programming-brazil. live.
  9. Web site: Netflix's '3%' Gets Renewed for Season 2 — See How the Cast Reacted. Miller. Liz Shannon. IndieWire. December 7, 2016. December 7, 2016. December 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161208125548/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/12/netflix-3-percent-season-2-renewed-brazil-1201753600/. live.
  10. Web site: '3%' Season 2 Teaser: We Finally Get a Look at Paradise as Netflix Reveals Premiere Date — Watch. Miller. Liz Shannon. IndieWire. March 19, 2018. March 19, 2018. April 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180424211830/http://www.indiewire.com/2018/03/netflix-3-percent-season-2-release-date-1201941092/. live.
  11. Web site: 3% renewed for season 3 at Netflix: Updated release date. Olin. Bryce. FanSided. June 4, 2018. June 4, 2018. July 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180705003611/https://netflixlife.com/2018/06/04/3-percent-season-3-netflix-renewal-release-date/. live.
  12. Web site: The Third Season of "3%" Will Be Launched Globally on June 7th. The Futon Critic. May 9, 2019. May 10, 2019.
  13. Web site: Começam gravações da série 3%, primeira produção brasileira de Netflix . . Adriana . Izel . March 11, 2016 . June 13, 2020 . pt . June 14, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614012222/https://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/noticia/viver/2016/03/comecam-gravacoes-da-serie-3-primeira-producao-brasileira-de-netflix.html . live .
  14. Web site: Netflix usa Arena Corinthians para gravar sua primeira série no Brasil . Lance . Bruno . Cassucci . April 27, 2016 . June 13, 2020 . pt . June 13, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613180431/https://www.lance.com.br/corinthians/netflix-usa-arena-para-gravar-sua-primeira-serie-brasil.html . live .
  15. Web site: Confira séries da Netflix que tiveram a cidade de São Paulo como cenário . Bonde . September 3, 2019 . June 13, 2020 . pt . June 13, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613183925/https://www.bonde.com.br/entretenimento/series/confira-series-da-netflix-que-tiveram-a-cidade-de-sao-paulo-como-cenario-502370.html . live .
  16. Web site: Maralto em Minas: veja como foram as filmagens de '3%' no Inhotim . Hoje em Dia . Cinthya . Oliveira . May 7, 2018 . June 13, 2020 . pt . June 13, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613181246/https://www.hojeemdia.com.br/almanaque/maralto-em-minas-veja-como-foram-as-filmagens-de-3-no-inhotim-1.619431 . live .
  17. Web site: '3%': Em novo lugar, personagens enfrentam velhos dilemas . . Meire . Kusumoto . June 7, 2019 . June 13, 2020 . pt . June 14, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614014307/https://veja.abril.com.br/entretenimento/3-em-novo-lugar-personagens-enfrentam-velhos-dilemas/ . live .
  18. Web site: 3%: Season 1 (2016). Rotten Tomatoes. August 28, 2018.
  19. Web site: Netflix's '3%' Review: Season 1 of Brazil's 'Hunger Games' Finds Its Own Voice . . Miler . Liz Shannon . November 25, 2016 . March 28, 2018 . April 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180428083056/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/netflix-3-percent-review-season-1-brazil-hunger-games-cesar-charlone-1201750084/ . live .
  20. Web site: Domínguez . Daniel . Anuncian los nominados a los premios Fénix 2017 . La Prensa . April 29, 2019 . es . October 9, 2017 . May 5, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190505165345/https://www.prensa.com/cine_y_mas/Anuncian-nominados-Fenix_7_4867833169.html . live .
  21. Web site: Levin . Teresa . Audiovisual não morreu, mas respiramos por aparelhos . Meio & Mensagem . April 29, 2019 . pt . April 24, 2019 . April 24, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190424162648/http://rio2c.meioemensagem.com.br/noticias2019/2019/04/24/audiovisual-nao-morreu-mas-respiramos-por-aparelhos/ . live .
  22. Web site: ABC Divulga A Lista Dos Finalistas Do Prêmio ABC 2020 . abcine.org.br . May 18, 2018 . pt . May 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200510230827/https://abcine.org.br/site/abc-divulga-a-lista-dos-finalistas-do-premio-abc-2020/ . live .
  23. Web site: Netflix and Doppio Games partner to create voice-controlled game The 3% Challenge. Takahashi. Dean. VentureBeat. October 8, 2019. October 11, 2019. October 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191011115402/https://venturebeat.com/2019/10/08/netflix-and-doppio-games-partner-to-create-voice-controlled-games-and-entertainment/. live.
  24. Web site: Netflix's '3%' gets its own voice game on Alexa and Google Assistant. England. Rachel. Engadget. October 8, 2019. October 11, 2019. October 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191010180304/https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/08/netflix-3-percent-voice-game-alexa-google-assistant/. live.
  25. Web site: Barnes . Christopher . 2022-07-12 . End of Service Announcement for The 3% Challenge . 2024-07-13 . Doppio . en-US.

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