Enthusiasts of gangster dramas, from the gritty world of Peaky Blinders to HBO’s acclaimed Boardwalk Empire and Martin Scorsese’s legendary Casino, simply cannot miss this critically lauded series. The show has garnered exceptional feedback from viewers and boasts an impressive 7.9/10 rating on IMDb, reports the Manchester Evening News.

One devoted fan awarded it 9/10, declaring: “Amazing acting, amazing characters, addictive plot! Rome as you’ve never seen it before.”

They added: “A must watch for every mafia-related movie fan!” Meanwhile, an 8/10 review described the programme as “just about perfect”, celebrating the “great actors” and “wonderful” scenery. They concluded: “I think Netflix is on to something good here.”

Another glowing 10/10 review heaped further acclaim on the production: “Having seen the amazing Gomorrah, I started this saying it can never be as good. Well, we have just watched the final episode and even my husband was affected by it.”

They encouraged newcomers to “stick with it” as it “gets better and better”. The enthusiast confessed that “it will be a long time before I can forget about this series” and assured potential viewers: “Watch this and love it all – you won’t regret it!” Another viewer awarded an 8/10 rating, writing: “Truly great television the likes of which you won’t find elsewhere.”

They described the narrative as “epic storytelling at its finest” featuring a “cohesive” plot and “extremely well-written dialogue”.

The reviewer observed: “There are precious few film projects that are as well done as this series.”

A separate 9/10 review declared: “Great plot lines with corrupt politicians, rival drug gangs, seedy Vatican dealings….. and with that you’ve got something you can use to build great story lines.”

They commended the “first rate acting” and noted how the setting enhanced the overall experience. The reviewer summed up: “Great series, enjoy yourself watching it!”

Meanwhile, another 9/10 review hailed it as “one of the best Italian series” and “strongly advised” viewers to give it a go. They teased the intricate storyline: “Every character’s story is tangled with the other’s.”

The reviewer concluded by assuring others: “There’s no risk of getting bored, every episode has a “coup de théâtre” and the result is a binge watching of all the 10 episodes.”

Suburra: Blood on Rome is an Italian crime drama adapted from the 2015 film Suburra. The film drew inspiration from Carlo Bonini and Giancarlo De Cataldo’s 2013 novel of the same title.

The Netflix series initially served as a prequel to the film across its first two seasons, before the third and final instalment headed in a different direction. Suburra, set in the heart of Rome, was inspired by the real-life Mafia Capitale investigation that probed into the corruption of city government officials.

These individuals were implicated in a range of criminal activities, including embezzlement, money laundering and bribery. The series delved into the intricate web of corruption linking the mafia, politicians, church members and ordinary citizens, blurring the boundaries between right and wrong.

The inaugural season centred on a fierce battle for a valuable plot of land in the Ostia district. A myriad of factions, from everyday people to hardened gangsters, were all vying for control of this prime real estate.

The series also depicted the power struggle between rival mafia families: the Anacletis and the Adamis, providing viewers with a gripping portrayal of the tug-of-war between these opposing forces.

The show was headlined by Alessandro Borghi, who played gang member Aureliano Adami, and featured Giacomo Ferrara as Alberto ‘Spadino’ Anacleti, Eduardo Valdarnini as Gabriele ‘Lele’ Marchilli, Francesco Acquaroli as the kingpin of organised crime in Rome and Sicilian Mafia member ‘Samurai’, Filippo Nigro as politician Amedeo Cinaglia, Claudia Gerini as financial auditor Sara Monaschi, and Adamo Dionisi as Sinti gang member Manfredi Anacleti, among others.

Suburra, Netflix’s inaugural Italian-language Original, has been a hit with critics, boasting a 100 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 94 percent score on the Popcornmeter. The book that inspired both the films and the TV series is described on Amazon as a “fast-paced crime thriller set in Rome: Gomorrah meets House of Cards” and has garnered positive feedback.

One reviewer gave the novel a full five-star rating and lavished it with praise: “This is more than just a crime novel it is an important exposé of Italy’s criminal underbelly. The corruption of every facet of society is portrayed in Suburra and the scale is staggering and horrifying. The novel is the epic story of modern Rome and the people who manipulate it’s destiny.”

Another top-tier review labelled it a “superb novel”, stating that the authors had crafted a “masterpiece that brilliantly weaves the lives of Suburra’s characters into a page-turner”.

Suburra: Blood on Rome is streaming on Netflix now

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