Romanzo Criminale: The Series

A brooding, sprawling rise-and-fall saga that pulls you into a world of loyalty and violence with a slow, heavy gravity.

Created by

Barbara Petronio, Daniele Cesarano

Genres

Drama, Crime, Action & adventure

Starring

Francesco Montanari, Vinicio Marchioni, Alessandro Roia

Overview

Love, business, anxieties, friendships, feuds, and resentments paint the picture of the main story, that of a group of criminals who for nearly fifteen years, from 1977 to 1992, cherished an illusion: that of conquering Rome. The Lebanese, Freddo, Dandi, Patrizia, and Commissioner Scialoja are some of the characters inspired by the true story of the Magliana gang. As stated by Aldo Grasso, the first season of the series gives more space to the crime scene, that is, the criminal exploits of the Magliana gang, while the second season delves deeper into the "behind the scenes" of the crime: thus, the gang's repositioning after a key plot event, and the effects and questions this has provoked in the protagonists' consciences.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, power, betrayal, loyalty

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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

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