McMafia (2018)

Synopsis

Alex Godman, the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles, has spent his life trying to escape the shadow of their past, building his own legitimate business and forging a life with his girlfriend Rebecca. But when a murder forces his family's past to return to threaten them, Alex is drawn into the criminal underworld and must confront his values to protect those he loves.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Spectrum On Demand

Buy

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• James Norton as Alex Godman
• Merab Ninidze as Vadim Kalyagin
• Juliet Rylance as Rebecca Harper
• Faye Marsay as Katya Godman
• Kirill Pirogov as Ilya Fedorov
• Igor Pokrajac as Kalyagin's Bodyguard
• Aleksey Serebryakov as Dmitri Godman
• Mariya Shukshina as Oksana Godman
• David Strathairn as Semiyon Kleiman
• Yuval Scharf as Tanya

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas that mix intense family drama with the gritty realities of the criminal world, McMafia is a solid pick. It follows Alex Godman, who’s tried hard to live a clean life away from his Russian mafia roots, but a murder drags him back into dangerous territory. The show’s got a strong cast led by James Norton, and its eight episodes are just the right length to get hooked without feeling overwhelming. Watching it feels like peeling back layers of loyalty, power, and survival, all while questioning what it means to protect the people you care about. It’s a good choice if you liked shows like Sons of Anarchy or Goliath and want something that balances smart storytelling with tense, emotional moments. Perfect for a weekend binge when you want a gripping story that keeps you guessing.