Endemol Shine Brasil goes beneath the surface in Underground City
April 1, 2026
Endemol Shine Brasil, part of Banijay Americas, has unveiled Underground City (Cidade Subterrânea), a new docu-reality series offering a unique and immersive look into São Paulo’s subway system. Produced by Endemol Shine Brasil, the series premieres on GNT and Globoplay, and will also air on TV Globo’s Fantástico.
Underground City captures the fast-paced operations that keep the unseen world of São Paulo’s subway system running, alongside the personal stories of its passengers. With exclusive access to restricted areas including the operations control centre, maintenance facilities, and security units, the series uses surveillance and body camera footage to capture real-life incidents, with each episode weaving together multiple narratives, balancing high-pressure moments with the everyday journeys, emotions and aspirations that unfold between stations.
Nani Freitas, CEO, Endemol Shine Brasil, commented: “For the first time, we reveal São Paulo’s subway system in all its dimensions, from the experiences of everyday commuters to the complex operations powering Latin America’s largest city. Using a dedicated production model with crews working in shifts, we captured events authentically and in real-time, creating a premium, access-driven format with international appeal.”
Patrícia Koslinski, Head of Variety Content for Digital Products, Globo added: “This series reveals a world that often goes unnoticed beneath the surface of major cities, transforming everyday transit into a stage for powerful human stories. By opening access to restricted areas, it captures the intensity, emotion, and unpredictability of this rail network, blending real-life stakes with rich, character-driven storytelling.”
An original format created by Endemol Shine Brasil and directed by Eduardo Rajabally, Underground City expands the company’s factual portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to premium, access-driven storytelling. Endemol Shine Brasil is behind many of the region’s leading formats, including The Wall, All Together Now, Deal or No Deal, Family Food Fight, The Four, and Dancing With The Stars, and recently announced its latest moves in the microdrama space, partnering with A Fábrica Brasil to create a slate of vertical-format dramas.
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