McMafia 2018
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What is McMafia?
McMafia is a 2018 television series that follows the life of Alex Godman. Alex is the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles who has spent his life attempting to distance himself from his family history.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2018
- Last aired
- Feb 11, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
McMafia is a 2018 television series that follows the life of Alex Godman. Alex is the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles who has spent his life attempting to distance himself from his family history. He has established a legitimate business and maintains a relationship with his girlfriend, Rebecca. The narrative shifts when a murder forces the past of his family to resurface, creating a direct threat to their safety. This development pulls Alex into the criminal underworld, forcing him to navigate a dangerous environment. Throughout the series, Alex is compelled to confront his personal values as he takes action to protect the people he loves. The plot centers on his struggle to maintain his own identity while dealing with the consequences of his family's background. By examining the intersection of his legitimate life and the criminal world, the show explores the pressures placed upon him as he is drawn deeper into a life he had previously worked to escape.
Should you watch it?
“An English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles is forced back into crime after a murder.”
- Explores family legacy and moral conflict
- High‑stakes criminal intrigue
- Strong central performance
- Complex plot may require close attention
Watch it if you enjoy tense dramas about personal values clashing with criminal heritage.
Contains violent and mature themes; intended for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 1, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 2, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 7, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 14, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 21, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jan 28, 2018
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Feb 4, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Feb 11, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is Alex Godman's background?
He is the English‑raised son of Russian mafia exiles trying to escape their shadow.
What event pulls Alex back into the underworld?
A murder uncovers his family's past, forcing him to confront it.
Who is Alex's partner?
His girlfriend is named Rebecca.
What genre does McMafia belong to?
It is a crime and drama series with a TV‑14 rating.
What central conflict does Alex face?
He must balance his legitimate business and values against the pull of his family's criminal legacy.
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