Mães da Mafia

... very well done six-episode-series... brought to this production seeing Micaela Ramazzotti as part of it, although her onscreen time is rather limited the importance-impact of her character resonates throughout all six of the episodes

... majority of people outside the country in all probability know little about the influence of these organizations, although their significance is now being felt world-over... this terrific little series establishes a human element to this troubling story, bringing it to light as having repercussion on lives of all families involved

... could-will there be another series an interesting question.. the world can surely use more knowledge-information-regarding any way it can get it.

A magnificent and tragic depiction of patriarchal society at its worst. Set in a Calabria poised between modernity and archaic rites and customs, the series is beautifully shot, convincingly acted, and keeps you on edge throughout the episodes.

The female portraits are depicted with finesse, both the heroines and those who unquestioningly accept the violent and dark world around them. A violence that is hardly ever shown, but which comes out overwhelmingly despite the portrayal of 'normal' lives.

An important story, in times when feminicide is a recurring theme in all the newspapers, certainly here we are talking about an extreme world, but the roots of a world hostile to women become terribly evident.

I join other reviewers here who found this a compelling and emotionally intense series. Seen from a woman's perspective, the brutality, sexism and hypocrisy of the various mafia-type organizations that still permeate Italian society is both revealing and frightening. The bravery, strength and determination by all these women to remove themselves from their shackles is beyond words. What is clear is that the so-called 'honour' code and 'rules' that these bastards abide by are only adhered to when it suits them. What's truly laughable is how they portray themselves (the men mostly) as family-oriented, Catholic upholders of virtue and a 'way of life' that seems little changed from the Stone Age. Top-notch series and a must-watch!! Bravo those women who defy this system!!!

This is a sensitive, beutifully produced story about the Calbria gangsters, a mafia-like organization that is very powerful and rich, spreading itself intelligently throughout Eurpose. The dominant clans are paranoid and possessive of their women and treat them very bady, often violently, according to this film. The ladies involved are all stunning, fine actors. The entire cast is sterling. The photography and the wrting is also beautiful. A unique solution to getting inside these criminals is the idea of inducing the women to come forward to end their violent servitude and provide better lives for their children, and it works very well. Based upon true events, this is a unique and powerful insight into the Italian criminal tradition, that continues to this day. Along the way we see fantastic photography of the calbria region and its diverse, different lifestyles. This a beautifully done story, important not just for women, but for society.

This series is interesting because of its theme. However, it's so poorly told that at times it just makes little sense. The editing is poorly done and destroys any continuity. Scenes seem randomly stuck together and when combined with a fluctuating timeline and gaps in the story, the viewer has to work out what is happening with the plot. The acting is good but after a while the constant staring by the lead actress, into space, or the sea, or just a building, becomes annoying. Overall, the series does hold one's interest and is engaging, but the lack of story continuity is just a poor way to deal with such an interesting theme.