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Gomorrah (TV series)

Gomorrah is an Italian crime drama television series created by Roberto Saviano for Sky Atlantic.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gomorrah is an Italian crime drama television series created by Roberto Saviano for Sky Atlantic. Based on Saviano’s book *Gomorrah*, it follows power struggles within the Camorra in Naples. The series ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2021, and Canadian viewers may know it through international streaming services and TV listings.

Premise

The series is set in Naples and depicts the criminal world of the Camorra, especially the Savastano clan. Its plot follows internal power struggles, betrayals, and shifting alliances among organised crime figures.

Production and broadcast

*Gomorrah* was created by Roberto Saviano for Sky Atlantic and originally aired in Italian. It premiered in 2014 and completed its run in 2021 after five seasons and 58 episodes.

The series is based on Saviano’s book *Gomorrah*. The earlier 2008 film of the same name draws from the same book but is not a direct adaptation of the television series.

Reception and distribution

The series was widely distributed internationally and became known for its gritty, realistic portrayal of organised crime. It was marketed as an adult crime drama and was available on major streaming platforms in some regions.

Key facts

  • Set in Naples, the series focuses on the Camorra and the Savastano clan.
  • The story centres on Ciro Di Marzio and Gennaro Savastano with shifting loyalties.
  • It is based on Roberto Saviano's book *Gomorrah*.
  • The series ran for five seasons and 58 episodes.
  • It premiered in 2014 and ended in 2021.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know the series through international streaming services and TV listings, where it has been available in some regions.

Frequently asked questions

What is *Gomorrah* about?
It follows the Camorra underworld in Naples, focusing on the Savastano clan and the shifting loyalties of Ciro Di Marzio and Gennaro Savastano.
Who created the series?
It was created by Roberto Saviano.
What is it based on?
It is based on Saviano’s book *Gomorrah*.
How many seasons and episodes does it have?
It has five seasons and 58 episodes.
When did it first air?
It premiered on Sky Atlantic in Italy on 6 May 2014.
Is it the same as the 2008 film *Gomorrah*?
No. The film is loosely based on the same book, but it is unrelated to the television series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomorrah_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series title, creator, premise, premiere date, season and episode count, and relation to the 2008 film.
  2. Sky — https://www.sky.com/watch/gomorrah
    Supports: Official synopsis, original network, five-season run, 58 episodes, and international distribution notes.
  3. HBO Max — https://www.hbomax.com/shows/gomorrah/69ac3545-a974-4ced-a49c-9fa73e0c2fc4
    Supports: Series description, genre, and 5 seasons/58 episodes.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/gomorrah
    Supports: Creator credit, original language, network, genre, release date, and synopsis.