Why Gomorrah Hits Different | A (Mostly) Spoiler-Free Analysis 

If you like Gomorrah and wish you had more, check out Saviano's fiction novel Piranhas and the sequel Savage Kiss. It feels just like the show in book form.

Gomorrah made Breaking Bad look like Sesame Street. Unbelievably realistic. Loved the way they didn't force some hero characters on you.

I think I understand why this show isn't as popular as the Sopranos, it forces the audience to experience and feel misery in the hope of creating change, and a lot of people, goverments, groups don't like facing their demons.

I just finished the series. It's ruined TV for me at last for the near future, because realistically speaking I dont know what other film is going to rise to the quality of Gomorrah. By the way, a lot of scenes are inspired from true stories- the names are changed, but a lot of the action actually happened in reality

It felt very authentic to me because they didn't try to make enhance the small cheesy details like how they dressed or what they bought with their drug money. I grew up in the suburbs of Paris and although it wasn't as bad as Naples, I experienced this life to some degree. Like anxiety, frustration, being fearless, and naive. How people die or get hurt in this show too is also telling, because in reality there's nothing sexy about death like what you see in a Hollywood movie. I really believe every time you experience a death, you die a little too, inside.

That grenade throw into the shop, followed by the concussive force pushing dat scooter out n into the car, is such an iconic action scene for me

Such a legendary show. So many great characters throughout the series. Really gonna miss Gomorra

Wish I could watch this series for the first time again ! Had a bunch of time two years ago and splurged my way through the series over 2-3 weeks. No one I know is aware of the show, so it seemed like my little secret. Amazing show. Great ending. And Gennaro’s transformation is terrifying! So good

I’d’ve never thought I would watch a better show than Sopranos or Suburra ...never ...i was wrong. Gomorrah is a piece of art in all aspects, first episode and i was hooked

the worst scene for me was when blue blood killed the poor dad in front of the kid, i was litteraly destroyed after this

Gomorrah, the only tv show i watched two times with absolute pleasure, truly a masterpiece. After watching every tv show worthwhile out there, Gomorrah is the best tv show i ever watched!

A fantastic review of a show that isn’t covered enough. From using clips of the show in your review to going back to the source of Mr. Saviano’s book and cross referencing the show with real life events this was surely a project of considerable time and effort. Subscription earned

I found gomorrah in 2014. It’s been seared into my mind since then. Nothing I have seen will ever come close. Bravo Robert Saviano

Even the soundtrack hits you in a different way,when a song start you know something is about to happen and probally is gonna be bloody.

Gamorrah is such a great show. And this video is a really excellent comprehensive review!

7:15 I couldn’t agree more. I realized that when Ciro killed the young kid Daniels girlfriend and then both him and his brother were killed.

Superb analysis - really well done. Gomorrah is absolutely amazing - so gritty, depressing and real. I believe the locations it was shot in is what made it seem so special and so authentic.

This has to be the most intense and best produced shows out there. I was there from start till finish, and I swear to god. This has to be just as or even beter then breaking bad.

I wished that more people knew about Gomorrah and even the book.

I think you summed it up magnificently, as a Napolitan I’ve ridden with the story of Gomorrah since the book till the end of the series, and it’s always been a very emotional and powerful journey. It’s touched me many different ways in my personal life. My grandfather went to prison in 2006, the same year the book came out. I was only 15 at the time & My family and my life was never the same from that point on. Although to hear you break it down also on a technical level is very accurate. In my opinion. Well done!

Appreciate your analysis so much! This show (and your video) deserves much more attention.

excellent analysis . this is now the bench mark for mafia tv Series. make sure you catch the movie "The immortal". thanks for the work you put into this. zero zero zero is also worth watching from the same author.

NGL i clicked on this so excited to hear about Gamera... dunno how my brain read that. Still, excited for this!

Im about to rewatch this again this time straight though not episode by episode

You speak on such key moments!!! I thought other wouldn’t see, from the eneing from episode one to the priest!! Who btw alway get me emotional thank for mentioning those detail

Such a good show man ciro one of the best written characters ever

The greatest piece of entertainment I've ever seen. A masterpiece

They all die. You can’t start to relate or even sympathise with one of the characters that they will die. Some people said this is an ad for the Camorra. But this is not. They all die. There is no point in becoming one of them.

The first two season are genius. Some of the most amazing television you'll ever see. After that i'm afraid to say it's hit and miss. The latest season is ridiculously stupid. And it does get quite samey. But WOW, the first two seasons i've rewatched many times

IT TIME! Its time to watch it once again.

I saw the movie on BET in 08 when it came out. Terrifying. I really want to go to Naples.

Really good analysis! what a masterpiece of a show!? Appreciate your in depth look at one of the best shows ever made.

The music in my opinion is what helped make this show so fricking good

The Wire is still out there in a class of its own, but Gomorrah is not far behind. Would like to hear more from Roberto Saviano's view of Naples today.

1:40 strikes different because of the iconic background music

The greatest show ever made

"Horray for Drugs". That's a hell of a note to end on, contextually.

Fantastic analysis, very well done.

It's the directing, camera work, lighting and editing that's great. Characters are good. Plots are Good. Dialogue is good. But it's the way that the director bring the viewer into the action that's great. IMHO

Great review of the best series ever made 👍

Besides all of what has been said with that i agree is the look, feel and dialogs of Italians that i like. There is a language gap that prevent us to understand them a little bit better, they almost only use Italian to speak and even though i speak portuguese (of latin origin) almost 75% is not understandable to me (compare that to 5% with spanish), they dont use the international english to communicate, well not everybody but almost. And i like also those house decors over the top, very different from where i live. And its an european series neverthless without the american filter. Im only at the second series but im really enjoying this european/italian production!

Excellent video, great to see people appreciating this incredible show

The destruction of those building reminds me of the same thing happening in the wire series ... but that’s political band-aids and not really a solution to anything

A good analysis, well articulated.

Great video about a show almost no one is talking about!

Southern Italy baby. Beautiful and deadly at the same time.

Masterpiece! Rewatching it 3rd time. I liked Suburra also maybe you should try it.

We have the double-cross, Gomorrah introduces the "triple-cross", honestly, this bunch in Napoli put the Borgias to shame. I'm still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger in the final episode before the credits rolled. What's intriguing about Gomorrah are the plot twists, trust is not a word used in the Neapolitan dictionary.

Great analysis. Gripping series! Season 1 & 2 are just …. man

Most of the stories actually happened in real life. Gelsomina Verde especially

I love this video so much. It is everything.

I also think the music was its own character

dont forget to watch the immortal movie after season 4 this show is up there with the wire and the shield for me

Salvatore Conte is my favorito boss

I was born in Naples amongst my people that survived the earthquake and the wars.

Really interesting, I had no idea this show existed

Gomorra change my life forever, everything now is pure BS when I compare with Gomorra. Some episodes traumatize me because feels so real that is like all other shows are now a black and white comedy. I miss the show soo much

Perfectly summed up one of the greatest series ever made in my eyes

Try love/Hate. It shows you how the Irish gangs start out. Then watch Another Irish Gangster Drama called KIN. Gomorrah is absolutely brilliant it’s savage.

Ans the word camorra is used in the show several times, and the main characters use the word, nothing to do with exclusively calling it the system

Fantastic breakdown of the best TV series in the World

breaking bad is a very superficial and fanciful television show in some chapters that become absurd instead Gomorrah shows the crudeness of organized crime

There is before the series a film also named gommora who won the cannes movie award:.. good movie

just finished it last night, so good!

Outstanding Series!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This show was a fkn ride man

"That is NOT Solid Snake!!!"

It really do be like that sometimes.

Very good analysis

FFS don’t be ridiculous! Don’t compare this masterpiece with breaking bad 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ You could compare it with Sopranos though..

Such a good video

Best show ive ever watched

Some people just hang around the Mediterranean for now reason.

I really wanted to watch this show but HBO took away the Italian speaking and switched it over too English dub and I just can’t do it.

What is the name of the background track at 13:25 ?

Don't know if it hits different but as an italian American who knows his people especially those of southern italian backgrounds this show is a true ethnic depiction of southern Italian crime culture

you can not measure Camorras size by saying five camorrasti ratios one mafiaso. Camorra has no initiation ritual to begin with,you are comparing the number of affiliates with Cosa Nostra's made men, which are completely different concepts.

It's one of the greatest TV shows I have seen

I stumbled on this show randomly years ago patiently waiting for next episode lol loved it I do feel season 4 5 was not as good 123 ngl movie was good my fav bit when he saved the girl in Russia and smoked them all thinking of his daughter and the mistakes he made

well done

It's nothing like BB!! BB is n̈ot in the same league

great series but im saving season 5 for a rainyday

The first two seasons were masterful and really made life in the mafia seem almost like a living hell. I don’t understand how anyone could see it and think it glamorizes them when even Ciro who is one of the more likeable characters does some despicable shit and is clearly haunted by his crimes. I did feel like the later seasons were veering more into fan service and stopped watching them though

The violence is over-the-top though. Italy is nowhere near as violent as depicted in the show, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's certainly not realistic.

phenomenal show.

I hate people who say 'Hots different...' Vafancullo

Totally spot on

"Italy's answer to Breaking Bad!" is on the cover of EVERY season...but that's not a good selling point for me. Breaking Bad was VERY MEDIOCRE. Gomorrah is more like The Wire.

Theres nothing quite like gonorrah. Ooft. Class

It is such a masterpiece. It is the materialist answer to the Wire. And Obama would not like it. You should dig further - Frederic Jameson as an analysis. Otherwise I will do it.

The Fifth Season was a disappointment. Seasons One, Two, Three, and Four were excellent, but the final season was more of the same. I found it to be repetitive -- and the FINAL episode...? Who killed Gennero? Some random criminal? And who killed Ciro? Who knows? I'm guessing that the pandemic effected the ending. It felt sloppy.

The immortal was good too

Continue making these essays. You are good. Go deeper even. We have to give voice to the substructures that are created by the hegemonic system of capitalism. Truly, continue. You will be a legend when you finish.

It was a good series. Some cringe moments in season 3 and 5, but overall very good.

spoilers: did ciro's humanity die when he killed that teenage girl or when he killed his own wife?

Shit I can relate to gomorrah

I came here from ultraman

Loved the show

Turn into solid snake ha

I wouldn't have known half of what the fuck was going on if I didn't read about the story in text format. Then I had to learn which character was what because you rarely hear their names in the movie. The kid Toto was easy and the two hothead kids, but Don Ciro. I was like "Who the hell is that?" cus no one mentions his name until late in the movie. Also the waste management one. Literally nothing came of that guys story.