Gomorrah: The Origins, a prequel to the Neapolitan mobster saga Gomorrah, transports viewers to Secondigliano, a district of northern Naples, in 1977. The series focuses on the early lives of characters within the organised crime world.
The story introduces Angelo, portrayed by Francesco Pellegrino, an early 20s gangster, and Pietro, played by Luca Lubrano, who is in his mid-teens. Pietro's surname is Savastano, a detail that fans of the original Gomorrah series will recognise as significant for his future.
The series depicts Angelo and Pietro becoming colleagues and navigating the complexities of the mob. It explores their difficult backgrounds and the challenges they face in a city where organised crime is presented as an alternative to destitution. The narrative also touches upon the theme of freedom, which is repeatedly promised but seemingly only granted to those at the top of the hierarchy.