The series was inspired by the non-fiction book McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld by . McMafia (Series 1, Episode 1) - Apple TV (UK)
: Boris introduces Alex to Semiyon Kleiman (David Strathairn), an Israeli businessman who proposes a partnership. Kleiman explains his goal to expand his business like McDonald's (hence "McMafia") to dominate and eventually destroy Vadim's empire.
: The episode opens with an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Russian kingpin Vadim Kalyagin (Merab Ninidze). Though Vadim survives, it is revealed that Uncle Boris , Alex's uncle, was behind the hit to reclaim the family's legacy.
In the series premiere of , titled "Episode 1," the story introduces Alex Godman (James Norton), a British-raised financier trying to live a legitimate life despite his family's history in the Russian mafia. Detailed Episode Feature
: Alex runs a successful London hedge fund and avoids his family's criminal roots. However, rumors—secretly started by Boris—falsely link his firm to blacklisted Russian money, causing investors to flee and forcing Alex into a corner.
The series was inspired by the non-fiction book McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld by . McMafia (Series 1, Episode 1) - Apple TV (UK)
: Boris introduces Alex to Semiyon Kleiman (David Strathairn), an Israeli businessman who proposes a partnership. Kleiman explains his goal to expand his business like McDonald's (hence "McMafia") to dominate and eventually destroy Vadim's empire. Watch Mcmafia s01e01 hdtv x264-organic-1
: The episode opens with an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Russian kingpin Vadim Kalyagin (Merab Ninidze). Though Vadim survives, it is revealed that Uncle Boris , Alex's uncle, was behind the hit to reclaim the family's legacy. The series was inspired by the non-fiction book
In the series premiere of , titled "Episode 1," the story introduces Alex Godman (James Norton), a British-raised financier trying to live a legitimate life despite his family's history in the Russian mafia. Detailed Episode Feature : The episode opens with an unsuccessful assassination
: Alex runs a successful London hedge fund and avoids his family's criminal roots. However, rumors—secretly started by Boris—falsely link his firm to blacklisted Russian money, causing investors to flee and forcing Alex into a corner.