No it's not about the Scotts but a reference to McDonalds.

Great trailer!

VIDEO: BBC’s McMafia takes viewers into Russian mob and around the world of organized crime

http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/bl...-of-organized-c

Great to see that the BBC took the Italian (Gomorrah) approach in making a fictional TV series based on a true crime book.

Didn't really expect that from the BBC tbh, thought they were too conservative for it..

McMafia begins on BBC1 on New Year’s Day at 9.00pm UK Time, continues on Tuesday 2nd January at the same time.

Russian authenticity
Among the show’s main considerations, says Amini, was the importance of getting the scenes set in the expat Russian community correct. He admits that he drew in part on his own experiences arriving as a child from Iran in the 1970s. “I did give some of my story to Alex,” he admits. “That feeling of being proud of where you are from but also sometimes ashamed or embarrassed of it plus the notion of exile and what it means to be from somewhere where you might never return. We were also very mindful of trying not to do the Russian cliché, which is why it was very important to us to have Russian actors in those roles and not well-known English stars doing an accent.”

Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/james-norton-interview-mcmafia/

Just watched the 1st episode. Really enjoyed it. Didn't think the BBC had it in em.

Good to hear that! Tonight the second episode I watch both episodes tonight.

Ever watched Peaky Blinders? Also from the BBC and also high quality crime drama..

Pretty good, intriguing show.

McMafia makes chilling TV. But the reality is even worse

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/03/mcmafia-tv-bbc-russian-organised-crime-uk

Hi, Billy, I haven't watched it yet. My wife drives me nuts about it and my mum needed counselling when series 4 finished. I'm gonna hit it hard on box set binge. Everybody I know who watches it loves it.

I've watched every episode since its beginning and like it very much..

There are obvious parallels to the Godfather story though, Alex Godman is basically a Russian version of Michael Corleone in the 21st century. His unwillingness to participate in the 'family' business in the beginning, followed by his change of heart after a family member gets hit. He even has his own Kay Adams who tries to steer him back to the 'good side' and away from the family business. This story arc does sounds a little familiar doesn't it??

I just heard this will air on AMC Mon 2/27 8pm

Looking forward to seeing it.

The stuff in Moscow was cool, no confirmation of a S2 yet..

I have it set to record the entire Series.

Looking forward to it.

I really need to watch this..

I do hope the Mumbai gangster returns if there is a second season. One of the more interesting characters.

I watched 8 episodes so far. I do not want to spoil it by describing it;but the eight episode was very good.

So far? There are only 8 episodes..

Would be cool indeed if he turned in to some kind of übergangster à la Dawood Ibrahim..

I have been streaming it off the internet and it seems to stop at 8. It looked like it was the last.

Are you talking about the Mumbai guy that hits people at the back of their heads to make them remember. Found that funny.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2...a-death-threats-and-acting-with-his-dad/

James Norton on McMafia, death threats and acting with his dad

So you would recommend it? I admit I didn't pay much attention to this thread until I seen the preview run on AMC last night during The Walking Dead. I think I'll watch

Starts in 5min.

AMC

Yes, I recommend it.

I like it a lot.

Its really good. Looking forward to watching it all.

I did like The uncle Boris, you wont see him no more.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...me-inspiration-BBC-thriller-McMafia.html

McMafia: The BBC thriller isn’t just must-see TV, it’s a scarily realistic portrayal of international crime – and these are the villains it’s based on

I set the DVR to record the ones I missed so I'm going to try it

According to the BBC, a decision will be made as to whether it will return for another series once the drama has aired in America.