Premise:
“Gomorrah” is an Italian crime drama series that uncovers the gritty and brutal world of the Camorra, a notorious organized crime syndicate in Naples. The show takes a realistic and visceral approach to the underworld, featuring the ruthless struggles for power, money, and territory.
Main Characters:
- Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D’Amore): A young and cunning member of the Savastano clan who aspires to climb the ranks but finds himself ensnared in a web of betrayal and violence.
- Pietro Savastano (Fortunato Cerlino): The ruling patriarch of the Savastano clan, whose authority is challenged from within and outside his organization.
- Gennaro “Genny” Savastano (Salvatore Esposito): Pietro’s son, initially naive and sheltered, who undergoes a transformation as he gets embroiled in the family’s criminal affairs.
Themes:
The series explores the psychological and ethical complexities of a life in organized crime. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrosive impact of power take center stage. It also examines the effect of crime on the social fabric of Naples, revealing how deeply it is woven into the lives of its inhabitants.
Critical Consensus & Rating:
4.5/5. The series is highly acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of the Neapolitan underworld, compelling character development, and intricate storytelling. Critics have noted that it may be too intense or graphic for some viewers, but its unflinching look at the dark realities of organized crime has garnered a large following.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
TV-MA for intense violence, drug use, and explicit language.
Broadcast Details:
The show originally aired on Sky Atlantic in Italy and has been broadcast internationally as well. It premiered in 2014 and continues to produce new seasons as of my last update in 2021.
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