James NortonAlex Godman
Juliet RylanceRebecca Harper
Faye MarsayKatya Godman
Kirill PirogovIlya FedorovWhy it may be worth watching
- McMafia combines Crime and Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes James Norton, Juliet Rylance, Faye Marsay.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.3/10 from 240 votes.
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McMafia
Welcome to the family business.
Alex Godman, the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles, has spent his life trying to escape the shadow of their past, building his own legitimate business and forging a life with his girlfriend Rebecca. But when a murder forces his family's past to return to threaten them, Alex is drawn into the criminal underworld and must confront his values to protect those he loves.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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bratva (russian mafia)criminal underworld
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r96skExternal review ·
**SEASON ONE REVIEW:**
<br />Season Rating: 9/10
<br />Overall Rating: 9/10
Great TV!
It took me about an episode and a half to fully get into it I admit, but from then on I was locked in constantly. S1 of 'McMafia' is outstanding! Riveting plot alongside some terrific acting, particularly from James Norton (Alex) and Merab Ninidze (Vadim). The locations are stunning, I love the worldwide feel to the show - I know that sounds obvious given the premise, but they truly make it feel global which is important.
Of course it isn't perfect, but it's…
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**SEASON ONE REVIEW:**
<br />Season Rating: 9/10
<br />Overall Rating: 9/10
Great TV!
It took me about an episode and a half to fully get into it I admit, but from then on I was locked in constantly. S1 of 'McMafia' is outstanding! Riveting plot alongside some terrific acting, particularly from James Norton (Alex) and Merab Ninidze (Vadim). The locations are stunning, I love the worldwide feel to the show - I know that sounds obvious given the premise, but they truly make it feel global which is important.
Of course it isn't perfect, but it's very close to being so. Can't wait for season two!
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