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Mafia heir's legitimate life unravels
1 Apr
Summary
- English gentleman Alex escapes mafia past to build legitimate business.
- A sudden death draws him back into organized crime.
- The series was a hit, but cancelled after one season.
The eight-part series "McMafia," originally airing in 2018, follows James Norton as Alex, an English gentleman born into a Russian mafia family. Alex endeavors to escape his past and build a legitimate business. However, a sudden death forces him to confront his heritage and become entangled in organized crime to protect his loved ones.
Upon its initial release, "McMafia" garnered significant viewership, drawing nearly 10 million viewers for its debut and marking one of the BBC's most successful drama launches that year. Despite its popularity, the show was canceled after a single season due to scheduling conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical events.
Critics and audiences received the series positively, with a 71% critics' rating and an 88% audience score. Viewers praised its well-written plot, research, acting, and realistic portrayal of 21st-century globalized mafia, calling it a high-quality, riveting production.
