The Fight Rages On’ Renewed By Max For Season 2 [Video]

City of God: The Fight Rages On has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO Latino and Max.

The news comes just days after the series debuted on August 25 with the first episode of Season 1. New episodes will continue to premiere weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The second episode (of six total) will air on September 1.

Per the official description, the series “follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.”

The series stars Alexandre Rodrigues, who is reprising his role as Wilson from the original City of Godfilm. The 2002 film was based …