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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Routine gangster drama has gun violence, sex, drugs.
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Gomorrah
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What's the Story?
GOMORRAH follows the members of the Savastano clan, a powerful crime family in Naples, Italy. As the Savastanos strive to maintain their success in the drug trade, which often involves violence and retribution against their rivals, some younger family members climb the ranks with aspirations of one day taking over as the boss.
Is It Any Good?
Gangster films and series tend to be about family, loyalty, and ethics, even if they focus on crime and violence. Gomorrah is no exception, but it is almost relentlessly plot-driven, a whirlwind of escalating violence, suspicion, and retribution. The series is reasonably good at giving its audience the instant gratification of watching warring families, shocking deaths, and stunning betrayals. In the rush to action, the show mostly leaves out the struggles with familial bonds and moral questions that elevate other crime stories, making it hard to find anyone to truly root for among the turmoil.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the Savastano clan. What do we know about them? Who are the important members of the family? What is the power structure? How do they make a living? How did they become successful?
What are the rules of conduct within the family? How do the characters make ethical choices within this world? How do characters know whether or not they've made a good choice? What are the consequences of failure?
What does accountability look like in this world? Are characters held accountable for their actions? If so, how?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 6, 2014
- Cast : Marco D'Amore , Salvatore Esposito , Fortunato Cerlino
- Network : Max
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 4, 2022
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