Rodrigo Faro debuts reality show on Globoplay

Rodrigo Faro, who for years commanded the audience of talk‑show programs, brings a completely new format to streaming. The reality "Herança em Jogo" premiered on Globoplay on September 25 and is already trending for mixing soap‑opera elements with psychological manipulation.

What changes in the reality’s dynamics

Unlike his previous shows where Faro hosted simple competitions, in this project he assumes the role of "The Testator" and simultaneously drives the narrative as presenter. He describes the concept as a "psychological reality", where human behavior is at the center of the competition.

Alliances and manipulation in the mansion

Thirty‑three contestants are confined in a mansion in the interior of São Paulo, where they must form alliances to advance in the challenges. The final prize can reach R$1 million in gold bars, and every decision has direct consequences on the contest.

Susana Vieira as The Deceased

Susana Vieira plays "The Deceased", the owner of the fortune the competitors are after. She brought intense charisma to the role, according to Faro, who called the actress a “force of nature”. The character was named Laura, in homage to actress Laura Cardoso.

Adaptation of the British format

The program is the first international adaptation of the British reality The Inheritance, created by Studio Lambert. Director Rico Perez highlighted the challenge of making the format more Brazilian, choosing a coffee farm as the location and adding larger, more “tropicalized” challenges.

Release schedule

The first three episodes were released on September 25, followed by two episodes on October 2, another two on October 9, and the final three on October 16, completing the ten‑episode season.

Fan reaction and audience expectations

Faro expressed great enthusiasm for the debut, describing the first episode as “beautiful” and “cinematic”. Audience expectations are high, as the program combines Faro’s familiar presence with the novelty of a reality that tests participants’ intelligence and manipulation.

With information from Globo, Omelete.