Are you in the market for a hidden gem thriller thatâs ready and waiting for you on BBC iPlayer? Enter McMafia, the gripping crime series starring James Norton that makes for the perfect binge-watch.
Originally airing in 2018, the eight-part series centres on Jamesâs character Alex, the âperfectâ English gentleman born into a family of Russian mafia exiles. Despite his past, Alex vows to build his own legitimate business. But when a sudden death thrusts new responsibility onto his shoulders, he becomes ensnared in the world of organised crime in order to protect his family.
What is McMafia about?
The synopsis reads: âAlex 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.
© Alamy Stock PhotoâBut when a murder unearths his familyâs past, Alex is drawn into the criminal underworld where he must confront his values to protect those he loves.â
Who stars in McMafia?
© Alamy Stock PhotoTheyâre joined by David Strathairn (Nomadland) as Semiyon Kleiman, Caio Blat (Scars of Beauty) as Antonio Mendez and Alexey Serebryakov (Leviathan) as Dimitri Godman.
What have viewers said about McMafia?
The show was well received by critics upon release, earning a 71% criticsâ rating and an 88% audience score.
âVery well written, well researched and original, this show holds nothing back. Definitely a must-watch for those who crave a high quality production,â penned one viewer.
© Alamy Stock PhotoMeanwhile, a second wrote: âSeason one of McMafia is outstanding! Riveting plot alongside some terrific acting, particularly from James Norton (Alex) and Merab Ninidze (Vadim).â
A third added: âA great drama with a brilliant international cast, a topical matter dealt with cleverness and without the usual clichĂ©s. No unrealistic hero or ridiculous villain, a precise description of 21st century globalised mafia. First class entertainment.â
