The series consists of 10 independent episodes, each one starring a different actress and set in a different neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

A spin-off entitled As Brasileiras was produced and aired by Rede Globo in 2012.

[2] As Cariocas is inspired by the novel of the same name by Sérgio Porto, written under the pseudonym Stanislaw Ponte Preta in 1967, and tells the story of 10 beautiful women from different Neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro.

[3] Patrícia Kogut of O Globo said that As Cariocas "has impeccable photography, inspired track sound and a good direction.

"[12] O Estado de S. Paulo said that As Cariocas, "premieres with a cast of beautiful actresses," and that "Daniel Filho re-creates the universe of the characters of Sérgio Porto with bossa.