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Anti-Mafia Squad 2009

★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes NR Action & AdventureDramaCrime 8 seasons · 74 eps Ended
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What is Anti-Mafia Squad?

Anti‑Mafia Squad is a 2009 television series that follows a dedicated police unit operating in Sicily as it confronts a contemporary, fragmented and brutal Mafia network that dominates the region. The narrative centers on the squad’s determination to dismantle the criminal organization that exerts a lethal grip over local society.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Ended
Episodes
74
Runtime
100 minutes
First aired
Mar 31, 2009
Last aired
Nov 11, 2016
Original language
IT
Origin
IT
Networks
Canale 5
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes
Format
8 seasons · 74 episodes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Canale 5
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Anti‑Mafia Squad is a 2009 television series that follows a dedicated police unit operating in Sicily as it confronts a contemporary, fragmented and brutal Mafia network that dominates the region. The narrative centers on the squad’s determination to dismantle the criminal organization that exerts a lethal grip over local society. Throughout the series, the investigators rely on sophisticated surveillance technology to monitor and intercept the Mafia’s activities, employing modern investigative tools to gain strategic advantage. However, the storyline also emphasizes the persistent danger that the enemy may be embedded within the squad itself, suggesting a pervasive atmosphere of mistrust and internal conflict. By portraying the clash between law‑enforcement professionals and a deeply entrenched criminal syndicate, the series explores themes of corruption, loyalty, and the challenges of combating organized crime in a modern context. The focus remains on the procedural efforts of

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“Deputy Inspector Claudia Mares leads a specialized unit battling a brutal criminal network in Palermo, Sicily.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging portrayal of organized crime
  • strong central lead performance
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative structure
  • intense themes of corruption

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes crime dramas centered on police investigations and regional conflicts.

The series contains depictions of organized crime and violence suitable for mature audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows the Sicilian Anti-Mafia Squad as they fight to dismantle a fragmented and brutal criminal network.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Stefano Bises and Leonardo Fasoli.

Who stars in the series?

The cast includes Giulia Michelini, Paolo Pierobon, Giordano De Plano, and Greta Scarano.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in Palermo, Sicily.

When did the series begin airing?

The show first began airing in 2009.

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