Wiseguy

A slow-burning, morally tangled undercover drama where every friendship is a lie and the cost of loyalty weighs heavily.

Created by

Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell

Genres

Crime, Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Ken Wahl, Steven Bauer, Jonathan Banks

Tagline

With friends like his who needs enemies

Overview

Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, betrayal, loyalty, crime

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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