10 Films en Series Vergelijkbaar met Omerta

Beschreibung: Explores the complexities of organized crime, blending family drama with brutal violence, and delves into the psychological struggles of its protagonist.

Fakt: The show was initially pitched as a movie about a mobster in therapy. It won 21 Primetime Emmy Awards, making it one of the most awarded series in history.

Beschreibung: A detailed, multi-layered examination of Baltimore's drug scene, law enforcement, and systemic corruption, offering a realistic and unflinching look at urban crime.

Fakt: Creator David Simon was a former police reporter, and many characters are based on real people he encountered during his career.

Beschreibung: Follows the transformation of a mild-mannered teacher into a ruthless drug kingpin, exploring themes of power, morality, and consequence.

Fakt: The show's iconic blue meth was inspired by a real-life methamphetamine called 'Blue Magic,' which was known for its purity.

Beschreibung: Set during Prohibition, it depicts the rise and fall of a political figure entangled with organized crime, blending historical events with fictional drama.

Fakt: The show's pilot episode was directed by Martin Scorsese and cost $18 million, making it one of the most expensive TV pilots ever at the time.

Beschreibung: A gritty, realistic portrayal of the Camorra crime syndicate in Naples, focusing on power struggles, betrayal, and the harsh realities of criminal life.

Fakt: The series is based on Roberto Saviano's bestselling book, which led to him receiving death threats from the Camorra and living under police protection.

Beschreibung: Centers on a ruthless crime family in post-WWI Birmingham, combining historical context with intense criminal enterprises and family dynamics.

Fakt: The name 'Peaky Blinders' comes from the gang's practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps to use as weapons.

Beschreibung: A contemporary crime drama that explores global organized crime networks, money laundering, and the blurred lines between legitimate business and criminal enterprises.

Fakt: The series is inspired by Misha Glenny's non-fiction book 'McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld.'

Beschreibung: Set in 1980s Los Angeles, it explores the crack cocaine epidemic and its effects on the city, intertwining the lives of dealers, users, and law enforcement.

Fakt: The show was co-created by John Singleton, who drew from his own experiences growing up in South Central LA during the crack epidemic.

Beschreibung: Chronicles the rise, fall, and escape of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, offering a raw look at the drug trade and its impact.

Fakt: The series was co-produced by Univision and Netflix, blending telenovela-style storytelling with gritty crime drama.

Beschreibung: A high-stakes thriller following the international cocaine trade, showcasing the brutal and interconnected world of drug cartels, traffickers, and buyers.

Fakt: The title refers to the code name for the purest grade of flour in Italy, symbolizing the purity of the cocaine in the series.