TV series

Falcone

2000 · 1 season

A tense, gritty undercover drama where every friendship feels like a trap and danger builds quietly.

Overview: Falcone is an American TV series on CBS which lasted only one season. The plot follows Joseph D. Pistone, who goes undercover to bring down the mob. This was based on a true story, also having been dramatized in the movie Donnie Brasco. also Based on the book Donnie Brasco-My Undercover Life in the Mafia by FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone and Richard Woodley.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, identity, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
identity
betrayal
loyalty
deception
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild