Gomorrah: The OriginsThe series Gomorrah - The Origins explores Pietro Savastano's youth in the 1970s, in a Naples undergoing a transformation, poverty-stricken and plagued by cigarette smuggling. The story begins in 1977 with a very young Pietro, the son of no one, growing up as an adoptive brother in a family in the poorest part of Secondigliano. A street kid, he scrapes by as best he can, dreaming of a well-being that is still denied him. The story unfolds through Pietro's loss of innocence, along with his brothers and lifelong friends, their ambitions, and his first great love, which, like that of every teenager, will be wild and passionate. His encounter with Angelo, known as 'A Sirena,' the regent of Secondigliano, marks his entry into the world of crime. Through violence, alliances, and betrayals, Pietro discovers the price that life takes.
WriterRoberto Saviano
Episode 1
Jan 9, 2026
Pietro dreams of becoming like his idol, Angelo ‘A Sirena, but after a night spent by his side, he discovers that all dreams come at a price.
Episode 2
Jan 9, 2026
Angelo receives an invitation that could improve his situation, while Pietro comes face to face with reality and realizes that dreams aren't for everyone.
Episode 3
Jan 16, 2026
Angelo is forced to accept a deal and enlists Pietro's help to implement it. But not everything is as it seems.
Episode 4
Jan 23, 2026
Angelo is in grave danger, and Pietro knows he can't abandon him. Just as Imma knows she must help her friend Annalisa, no matter the cost.
Episode 5
Jan 30, 2026
Pietro and Imma come to terms with what happened the night before. While Angelo seems to have finally gotten everything he wants.
Episode 6
Feb 6, 2026
Angelo suffers a heavy blow and even though he says he doesn't want revenge, only Pietro understands what he really has in mind.
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"Gomorrah" was, for me, a standout series. An easy 10/10 in the organised crime/mafia genre. Regrettably, the spin-off, "Gomorrah: The Origins", doesn't reach the same heights as its conspicuously superior predecessor. Set in 1970s Italy, this crime family origin story is riddled with overstated, posturing performances and set pieces. It exclaims, "Look, look, this is 1970s Italy!" The problem is, it's not. Indeed, the harder it tries, the more unconvincing it becomes. In reality this is a heavily scripted revisionist work that bears little in common with Italy at that time or the period in general. The result is somewhat farcical, bordering on satirical. It's nothing like the understated, down-to-earth gritty masterpiece it apes. In summary, heavy-handed treatment and revisionism sink this series in the first episode. If you are new to Gomorrah, I would suggest watching the original series instead.
