Reasons why you need to watch #Gomorrah: A thread 
Authenticity: #Gomorrah isn't a US drama, nor is it trying to mimic one. It's easily up there with the best prestige TV in the US, but it's not trying to copy them. It is Italian, and more than that it is Neapolitan. It feels & looks authentic, which makes it unlike anything else
Complexity: Don't let this put you off. #Gomorrah is a maze of different neighbourhoods, warring entities, bonds, betrayals and interweaving storylines. But the key is not to worry about understanding every detail. It's like a magic eye - relax, go with it and it all makes sense
Characters: Few shows of comparable quality can boast such a massive array of iconic, fully-formed and engrossing characters. Indeed the writers of #Gomorrah seem to take great delight in making you obsess over an incredibly charismatic character before suddenly killing them off
Death matters: A criticism often levelled at crime dramas is that killing people doesn't matter. They're just bullet fodder. #Gomorrah has a massive body count but every death matters. Nearly always there are either huge ramifications or the murder haunts the killer in perpetuity
Women matter: On the surface, #Gomorrah may not instinctively seem like the most PC show, but there are so many brilliant female characters. They have agency and clout and charisma and power, and are integral to the show's success. Vitally, most of them are as ruthless as the men
Beauty: #Gomorrah looks gorgeous, albeit in a gritty, hyperrealistic sense. A lot of it is filmed at night - either in dark shadow or with neon lighting - and even the daytime scenes are filmed in green/cyan/gold hues. Every frame is cinematic, like a Nicolas Winding Refn film
Style: A lot of the decor/fashion would perhaps look too flashy or gaudy or even ridiculous on other shows, but in #Gomorrah it all works and looks fucking cool. In the context/world of the show, even the crudest haircuts or maddest outfits tell you something about the character
Music: The score is incredible, and sounds unlike any other show. There's plenty of Italian/Neapolitan hiphop, whilst @mokadelicband do a stunning job creating a pulsing, straining, scraping soundtrack that compliments the plot and constant sense of impending danger perfectly
Silence: I don't think I've ever watched a TV show that uses silence and/or moments of non-dialogue between actors so effectively. Whether it's to allow a dramatic moment to breathe or to build a sense of tension, so much is conveyed in those moments when no one's saying anything
Genny/Ciro: Finally there are so many brilliant performances in what is an ensemble show, but ultimately it all hangs on @SalvioEspo and @damore_marco. Individually they show such range and depth and brilliance in their acting. But together, their chemistry is absolutely electric
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