Gomorrah made its U.S. debut on Sundance in 2016, and the first two seasons also ran on Netflix. HBO Max will have all four seasons, plus companion feature film Immortal, with seasons three and four and the movie making their U.S. debuts. It will also have rights to the forthcoming fifth season.
Set in the suburbs of Naples, Italy, the crime drama goes inside the Camorra, a fierce Neapolitan crime organization led by Pietro Savastano. The story is told through the eyes of Don Pietro's right-hand man, Ciro Di Marzio, whose faith in the family is tested when he realizes how far Don Pietro is willing to go to keep his power.
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Added Jeniffer Kim, senior vp international originals at HBO Max, "As our world becomes more connected, so do our stories, and we are incredibly proud to be trusted as the U.S. home to this standout programming and to be working with such high-caliber talent from around the world. The exceptional creators behind this slate have crafted stories that cross cultural borders and language barriers, allowing us to bring their authentic, meaningful, and entertaining content to our domestic audience."
‘Gomorrah’ Moves to HBO Max From Netflix
Italian crime drama 'Gomorrah' has a new streaming home in the United States. WarnerMedia's HBO Max has acquired the show, which previously ran on Netflix.
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