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Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans obsessed with new prison drama compared to The Godfather with ‘phenomenal acting and chemistry'
Netflix fans are obsessed with a new prison drama compared to The Godfather with 'phenomenal acting and chemistry'. Italian series, The Sea Beyond, recently hit the popular streaming platform despite premiering back in 2020. The drama follows two teenagers, Carmine (Massimiliano Caiazzo) and Filippo (Nicolas Maupas), in a juvenile detention centre in Naples. The 'young Neapolitans navigate friendship, love and dreams of a better tomorrow,' according to the synopsis. Filippo hopes to one day become a musician and Carmine wants to be a hairdresser, but both have to deal with crime boss Ciro (Giacomo Giorgio) too. The Sea Byeond consists of four seasons and has been highly praised by viewers. The 'young Neapolitans navigate friendship, love and dreams of a better tomorrow', according to the synopsis Many have taken to IMDb to leave reviews and one fan posted: 'I have to say the acting is phenomenal considering the actors are newbies. It's a story about love, hate and revenge. 'Young teenagers making mistakes and learning from them, making friends and memories along the way. 'The chemistry between couples like Rosa & Carmine and Cardio & Gemma is just perfect. The first season was really sad. 'The second season was good and the third season was the best. Rosa honestly carried the third season I love her character. 'I hope Edoardo ends up with Carmela. I do have to say there is a lot of unnecessary nudity in the third season. Overall i love the soundtrack and the actors. 'You feel sympathetic towards the characters as you watch them. It's an addicting show.' While another likened the show to The Godfather and said: 'It does hold your interest in a hard to explain way. 'The plot is like The Godfather for kiddies, except these "juveniles" look anything but juvenile, perhaps young adults in their mid twenties at least. 'They are also the best dressed juvenile delinquents. Ciro and Eduardo have a permanent frown, as all of the characters have their quirks.' The Sea Byeond consists of four seasons and has been highly praised by fans, many of whom have taken to IMBd to leave reviews Others on Google reviews said: 'The storylines, the growth of characters and drama are impeccable for it is reality of life in the making of great writers and all production. 'I can relate to all these characters for it is riveting how these characters intertwine in the story lines. Must watch series.' 'Great series, it's one of the best series I've ever seen.' While someone else wasn't so impressed and penned: 'Depressing series nothing good happen at all.' Another drama, Collateral, has gripped Netflix fans too and some have ended up binge-watching every single episode in one day. The four-part TV show, created and written by David Hare, hit our screens in 2018 on BBC Two. Telly fans will be happy to know that despite it being released seven years ago on the Beeb, they are now able to watch it on streaming service Netflix. Netflix's official synopsis reads: 'Investigating the murder of a pizza delivery man, a London detective uncovers a tangled conspiracy involving drug dealers, smugglers and spies.' The drama is directed by S.J Clarkson. Collateral boasts a star-studded cast of Carey Mulligan, John Simm, Billie Piper, Nicola Walker, Kae Alexander, Nathaniel Martello-White, Ben Miles, Vineeta Rishi and Rob Jarvis.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans addicted to Italian prison drama that's 'as good as The Godfather'
Netflix viewers have been bowled over by a recently added Italian prison drama that has earned comparisons to The Godfather. They have shared their reluctance to leave their homes to binge-watch The Sea Beyond on the global streaming platform, which has been described as 'addictive' and 'engaging.' The show centres on two teenagers, Filippo (Nicolas Maupas) and Carmine (Massimiliano Caiazzo), who are serving time in prison in Naples but have wider ambitions that are being thwarted by crime boss Ciro (Giacomo Giorgio). On IMDb, viewers have hailed The Sea Beyond as 'phenomenal' and urged others to add it to their watch list. Among them is Holdenyou-03579, who said: 'The plot is like The Godfather for kiddies, except these 'juveniles' look anything but juvenile, perhaps young adults in their mid twenties at least. They are also the best-dressed juvenile delinquents. Ciro and Eduardo have a permanent frown, as all of the characters have their quirks. I have never seen so much crying and hugging as on this show between men, or supposedly boys.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Echoing their sentiment, Rosaricci wrote: 'This show is great and I honestly got addicted from the first few episodes. One thing I love about this show is that you can't tell who the main character is because everyone is given equal time to shine, and everyone's story is beautifully explained. The actors are almost all newbies, but the acting is awesome. The chemistry between couples (especially Gemma & Cardiotrap and Rosa & Carmine) is just perfect. Plus I love the soundtrack.' TCS-31272 added: 'I have to say the acting is phenomenal considering the actors are newbies. It's a story about love, hate and revenge. Young teenagers making mistakes and learning from them, making friends and memories along the way. The chemistry between couples like Rosa & Carmine and Cardio & Gemma is just perfect. The first season was really sad. The second season was good and the third season was the best.' According to Variety, The Sea Beyond has become a 'major pop culture phenomenon' in Italy since it was first broadcast on the country's equivalent of the BBC, called RAI, in 2020. To date, four seasons have been produced, while another two have been commissioned. A prequel film titled Io Sono Rosa Ricci (I am Rosa Ricci), based on Maria Esposito's character Rosa, will also be added to Netflix. It will be released theatrically in Italy later this year. The Sea Beyond is not the only Italian drama that has been gripping Netflix viewers recently, as they have also been devouring The Law According to Lidia Poet. The six-parter is based on a true story, and chronicles Italy's first qualified female lawyer Lidia Poet (Matilda De Angelis), who is banned from practising because of her sex. Set in the 19th century and battling misogyny, she investigates homicides. X user Tom_MBS described the show as a 'little gem' while AmandaPCraig said she was 'gripped'. Others described the show as 'smart' and 'feisty'. More Trending On Reddit, Mergraote recommended it to a fellow poster, saying: 'The Law According to Lidia Poet is excellent', while Kanjilal_s said they 'loved the show'. Reviews on its Rotten Tomatoes page include: 'Fresh, realistic, and entertaining. Great performances.' As well as being a hit with viewers, The Law According to Lidia Poet has also been a critical triumph, with the first season scoring a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the second boasts 92%. The Sea Beyond is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Hours in line, seconds by the coffin – Metro joins the queue to say goodbye to Pope Francis MORE: Netflix is about to release truly wild film about 'raw meat influencer Liver King' MORE: The 'best TV series of 2025' is finally streaming after 10-year journey
