Episodes(8)
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The Shipment (E01)
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Tampico Skies (E02)
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Miranda (E03)
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Transshipment (E04)
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Sharia (E05)
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Salvezza (E06)
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Family (E07)
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Same Blood (E08)
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ZeroZeroZero takes you deeply into the dark mysteries of the world cocaine trade, from its production until its final delivery on the places of consumption. It is a trip inside a complex system, elaborate, tainted by violence, ferocity, but also technicality, dexterity and imagination. From the jungle to the skyscrapers, from Mexico to Paris, passing through equatorial Africa, the Maghreb, Calabria, in a world inhabited by criminals and businessmen, desperate people and billionaires, all linked together by the invisible and magical thread of cocaine. In this merciless war of influence, from the small local dealer to the godfather of the most powerful criminal organization, everyone involved must fight and put their lives in danger. (HBO Europe)
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Roberto Saviano is an investigative journalist who angered the Italian underworld bosses so much with his book about the Camorra that he has to spend the rest of his life in barracks under police protection and wherever he goes, he is accompanied by a large group of bodyguards. However, this unfavorable lifestyle allows him enough peace and time for his work. This is how a new book came into being, which the Italian team fully utilized and created a series that is among the best in television production in recent years. The Italian peninsula is small for Saviano, so he focused on the global drug business. He maps the journey of cocaine from the American continent to Europe. It is a bloody journey accompanied by corruption, clashes with competition, and interventions by state power. The viewer follows three storylines that eventually intersect, and four groups of players who participate in the dirty business. Someone becomes a winner, while someone else pays the highest price. The series resembles the title of an older Soderbergh film, Traffic. Don't expect positive characters here, they have little significance as victims of ruthless predators. The series is not diluted by a large number of episodes and therefore contains no filler. Its main value lies in the characters - cunning, hard as granite, willing to take risks, and ruthless as Nemesis. For genre fans, it is a treat that would be a mistake to miss. Overall impression: 95%.
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This project by Stefano Sollima turned out more than just well. I primarily associate his name with the second installment of Sicario, but this Italian creator is also responsible for the widely acclaimed hits Suburra and Gomorrah (which I’ll need to catch up on). With him, you can be sure that the audiovisual production will be top-notch. I was intrigued by the fact that the series was divided into three storylines, each offering something unique (of course, in terms of action, the Mexican plot led the way, the Italian storyline paid homage to classic gangster films, and the story revolving around the American siblings held its own within the competition). As I mentioned, the visuals were captivating, with the composition complemented by flawless camera angles, and my eyes thoroughly enjoyed it. The hefty budget was apparent in every shot. There aren’t many shootouts, but when they do occur, they’re realistically captured with perfect sound. It’s not worth a perfect score, but it comfortably reaches a very respectable above-average level. For me, it's an 8/10.
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The talented Stefano Sollima (Sicario 2, Suburra) serves up a cross between Sicario and Narcos in seven hours, and as expected it's solid stuff. The story has three intertwining storylines, divided into seller, buyer and broker, all connected by one big shipment of cocaine, the transportation of which is not without obstacles. It is shot in an almost Hollywood style, so you can see the budget, the actors are great, there is no shortage of violence and a few scenes stuck in my mind. We have a look Calabria, Mexico, Africa and even Muslims, so there's something for everyone. I enjoy these crime and mafia power struggles a lot, and of course I enjoyed the scenes in Mexico the most, which were the closest to Narcos, and also Italy, which was reminiscent of pure Italian gangster movies. Intelligent, complex and mature filmmaking, admirable for a TV production. The best character is the Mexican madman Harold Torres! And my only criticism of the series is that it took me some two episodes to fully immerse myself in it, but otherwise satisfaction. Story*****, Action****, Humor>No, Violence****, Entertainment****, Music****, Visual****, Atmosphere****, Suspense****. 8/10.
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Just how many trials and tribulations does poor old cocaine have to go through to reach the junkies of Europe? It reminded me a little of the bullets in Lord of War, just strung out to last eight hours. 000 has excellent, expansive production design. Monterrey, part of the US-African supply line (this is the best viewing) and of course beautiful Calabria, where Don waits for his package. The way it’s all tied together through flashbacks is excellent for building up the tension, although it takes a little while to get used to. The actors are confident in their roles. The screenplay is annoying at times, especially when it slips into boring, sleep-inducing routine. It should have had more editing, maybe even cutting out a whole episode to keep the story from losing pace. The best scenes include the ravenous pigs that are always ready to help out their masters. Italians solve problems the old-fashioned way.
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