I finally tuned in out of boredom from the rest of the schlock on offer from Netflix and I made a good decision.
The acting is first rate with all involved and the backdrop of Rome and Ostia just adds to the enjoyment ( especially if you've been there)
Great plot lines with corrupt politicians, rival drug gangs, seedy Vatican dealings..... and with that you've got something you can use to build great story lines.
These story lines are very well done and it's a welcome change to see how the Italian filmmakers develop the plots and dig into Rome's completely different culture. In Rome, the Church is still a very powerful influence and the aristocratic system is still thriving. But, they have their immigrant problems, their underclass and their social housing problems and the same difficulties in dealing with the heaving masses who have no future.
Lots of gunfire, lots of cold blooded killing, a little bit of sexual controversy but all done with skill that has you thinking "well they deserved it." Or, "that was well done"
What I particularly like in these European productions is the way they portray 40'ish women. They are invariably super sexy, always immaculately and fashionably dressed (as are the 50ish male leads who give "cool" a new level.)
I also like the way even middle aged men and women travel around on motor scooters ... I wish we could travel that way in Vancouver without the fear of getting mown down. But that's for another discussion
Great series, enjoy yourself watching it! 😉
Great plot lines with corrupt politicians, rival drug gangs, seedy Vatican dealings..... and with that you've got something you can use to build great story lines.
These story lines are very well done and it's a welcome change to see how the Italian filmmakers develop the plots and dig into Rome's completely different culture. In Rome, the Church is still a very powerful influence and the aristocratic system is still thriving. But, they have their immigrant problems, their underclass and their social housing problems and the same difficulties in dealing with the heaving masses who have no future.
Lots of gunfire, lots of cold blooded killing, a little bit of sexual controversy but all done with skill that has you thinking "well they deserved it." Or, "that was well done"
What I particularly like in these European productions is the way they portray 40'ish women. They are invariably super sexy, always immaculately and fashionably dressed (as are the 50ish male leads who give "cool" a new level.)
I also like the way even middle aged men and women travel around on motor scooters ... I wish we could travel that way in Vancouver without the fear of getting mown down. But that's for another discussion
Great series, enjoy yourself watching it! 😉