Gomorrah

The Italian series Gomorrah is based on the book of the same name, which tells the story of the Camorra, an organized crime syndicate that operates in and around Naples. The show is incredibly well-done, and it's no wonder that it's been praised by critics and audiences alike.

The show follows the lives of several characters who are all connected to the Camorra in one way or another. The show is dark, gritty, and violent, but also fascinating and addictive. If you're looking for a good crime drama to watch, Gomorrah is definitely worth your time.

The series begins with Ciro Di Marzio, a member of the Secondigliano Savastano Camorra clan led by Pietro Savastano. When Pietro is incarcerated, an internal power struggle erupts between his rivals as well as between the “old guard” of the clan and his son Gennaro Savastano.

The series was originally commissioned for Sky Atlantic, so everything about this production is high quality. It's similar to ‘The Sopranos' but it has more grit and is faster moving. Gomorra is, however, not a run-of-the-mill gangster film or series – it's totally original and unique.

The series bucks gangster series conventions and develops a few new ones that will undoubtedly be copied by other filmmakers.

SEASON 1

Season 1 is a relatively straightforward narrative about a crime clan vying for power and, eventually, survival in Naples' underworld. Season 2, on the other hand, took an enormous stride forward in terms of story arcs and plot twists.

Gomorrah doesn't follow the typical and expected Hollywood narrative style. It's grim, magnificent, and addicting from start to finish.

WHERE CAN I STREAM GOMORRAH TV SERIES?

If you have a Sky TV (UK) subscription or HBO Max access (US) the series is included on those platforms. Unfortunately, everyone else will have to pay to view, Gomorrah is available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV in most countries.

IS THE CAMORRA REAL?

The Camorra is an Italian criminal organization that began in the Campania region. It is one of Italy's oldest and largest organized crime groups, dating to the 17th century.

Unlike the Sicilian Mafia's pyramidal structure, the Camorra's organizational structure is made up of numerous “clans.” A clan has a capo or “boss,” who is the head of the family, which might include dozens or hundreds of affiliates, depending on the clan's strength and organization.

HOW MANY SEASONS OF GOMORRAH?

There are 5 seasons of Gomorrah in total, each season has 12 episodes, apart from season 5 which only contains 10. The show began in 2014 and the final instalment was aired in 2021. Each episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.