Gomorrah

Name: Gomorrah
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2014-05-06
Cast: Salvatore Esposito, Marco D'Amore, Ivana Lotito, Arturo Muselli, Mimmo Borrelli

2014 | 5 seasons | Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76%). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Sopranos or Peaky Blinders, start here.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Based on Robert Saviano's bestselling book, this gritty Italian crime drama paints a portrait of the brutal Neapolitan crime organisation the Camorra, as seen through the eyes of Ciro Di Marzo, the obedient and self- confident right-hand man of the clan's godfather, Pietro Savastano.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
76% critic score
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 242K people sought it out in the past year