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Jan 4, 2023 · 1. The Thunder. This show was first released in 2019 with 48 episodes on the Chinese online streaming platform iQiyi. The drama follows the story of two drug traffickers, Liu Haoyu and Lin Youdong, who join in their hands to establish an underground drug facility in the Chinese province of Guangdong.
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- Peaky Blinders (2013) Created by Steven Knight. Starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory. Crime, Drama. 36 episodes (6 seasons) 8.8 on IMDb. Of course, Peaky Blinders had to be number one on this list.
- Breaking Bad (2008) Created by Vince Gilligan. Starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn. Crime, Drama, Thriller. 62 episodes (5 seasons) 9.5 on IMDb. When Breaking Bad first aired in 2008, viewers were understandably skeptical.
- The Sopranos (1999) Created by David Chase. Starring James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco. Crime, Drama. 86 episodes (6 seasons) 9.2 on IMDb. When you think gangster, you probably think of stereotypical Italian-American mobsters like the ones featured in Martin Scorsese films.
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein. Starring Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry. Crime, Drama. 30 episodes (3 seasons)
- Vincenzo. With a side of sarcasm and a dash of dark humour, Vincenzo serves up what it’s supposed to. Song Joong-ki takes centre stage as Vincenzo Cassano, a Korean-Italian lawyer.
- My Name. Han So-hee inhabits the world of “My Name” driven by revenge and bloodlust. A chilling tale of vengeance where the protagonist joins a gang to avenge her father’s death.
- Heartless City. Step into the dark underworld of Seoul, where a dedicated cop infiltrates a ruthless drug cartel. As he comes closer to the dangerous core, he finds himself tangled in a web of loyalty, betrayal, and an unexpected romance with a woman linked to the cartel's leader.
- Bloodhounds. Combining insurance fraud investigation with a mafia backdrop, this drama showcases two boxers on a quest for justice. Starring big names like Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi, the drama quickly became a fan favourite when it released on Netflix earlier this year.
Jan 4, 2023 · Nowadays, people find dramas based on more realistic storylines and not make-believe plots more interesting to watch, and here we have a list of 26 Chinese drama that is filled with gangsters, mafia, triads, and much more!
1. Peaky Blinders. 2013–2022 36 eps TV-MA. 8.8 (659K) Rate. TV Series. A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby. Creator Steven Knight Stars Cillian Murphy Paul Anderson Sophie Rundle. 2. Boardwalk Empire. 2010–2014 56 eps TV-MA. 8.6 (204K)
Jun 4, 2024 · When we think of organized crime, we’re likely to think of big criminal groups like street gangs, the mafia (Italian mob, Irish gangsters, Japanese Yakuza, or what have you), mobs, and drug cartels. Whether it’s within the local neighborhood or on an international scale, there’s an abundance of criminal groups out there.
A brilliant young surgeon makes house calls to make extra money, but what will he do when he meets a patient who will change his life forever?
