Public Disorder – Season 1
Director: Director: Michele Alhaique
Cast: Marco Giallini (Ivano “Mazinga” Valenti) Adriano Giannini (Michele Nobili) Valentina Bellè (Marta Sarri) Plus: Pierluigi Gigante (Salvatore), Fabrizio Nardi, Donatella Finocchiaro, Federico Mainardi, Daniele Natali, Chiara Muscato, Flavia Leone
Public Disorder – Season 1 (2025) takes viewers into the fractured world of an Italian riot unit following a violent protest in Val di Susa. Directed by Michele Alhaique and adapted from Carlo Bonini’s novel ACAB, the six-part series portrays policing via a lens of moral ambiguity, familial bonds, and systemic tension. What’s on NetflixNetflix Media Center
The story begins when the squad’s leader, Pietro, is gravely injured during a high-stakes violent protest. His second-in-command, Mazinga (portrayed by Marco Giallini), steps up, leading a tight-knit team bonded by institutional loyalty and violent trauma. Into this volatile dynamic enters Michele Nobili (played by Adriano Giannini), a reform-minded officer with a contentious past, sparking conflicts between reform and tradition within the group. Valentina Bellè portrays Marta, a single mother facing dilemmas that blend personal and professional stakes. NetflixForeign Crime Drama
Visually, Public Disorder employs handheld camerawork and tight framing to capture the claustrophobia and moral disorientation of riot control. The soundtrack accentuates this tension, creating an atmosphere that feels both urgent and emotionally raw. Foreign Crime Drama
Thematically, the series probes loyalty versus conscience, institutional decay, and the human cost of violence. It refrains from clear superhero portrayals of law enforcement; instead, it’s a classically uncomfortable portrayal where officers and citizens alike act destructively. DeciderForeign Crime Drama
Critics’ opinions were divided. Foreign Crime Drama called it a “well-made character drama” with an 85% rating for its intimate portrayal of team dynamics. However, Decider described it as lacking a clear, compelling storyline, ultimately advising viewers to “skip it.” Foreign Crime DramaDecider
Viewer reactions echo this polarity. One Reddit user praised the “masterful soundtrack” and emotional depth, while another criticized the tactical logic but acknowledged its character-driven resonance:
“Overall, it’s a breath of fresh air,” one fan wrote. Reddit
Public Disorder is an intense, morally complex dive into policing at its breaking point—an imperfect but sometimes powerful medium for discussing institutional decay, personal trauma, and the fragile bonds forged in conflict.
Let me know if you’d like an episode-by-episode breakdown, analyses of squad dynamics, or comparisons with other Italian crime dramas like Suburra or Gomorrah.
Public Disorder – Season 1 (2025) takes viewers into the fractured world of an Italian riot unit following a violent protest in Val di Susa. Directed by Michele Alhaique and adapted from Carlo Bonini’s novel ACAB, the six-part series portrays policing via a lens of moral ambiguity, familial bonds, and systemic tension. What’s on NetflixNetflix Media Center
The story begins when the squad’s leader, Pietro, is gravely injured during a high-stakes violent protest. His second-in-command, Mazinga (portrayed by Marco Giallini), steps up, leading a tight-knit team bonded by institutional loyalty and violent trauma. Into this volatile dynamic enters Michele Nobili (played by Adriano Giannini), a reform-minded officer with a contentious past, sparking conflicts between reform and tradition within the group. Valentina Bellè portrays Marta, a single mother facing dilemmas that blend personal and professional stakes. NetflixForeign Crime Drama
Visually, Public Disorder employs handheld camerawork and tight framing to capture the claustrophobia and moral disorientation of riot control. The soundtrack accentuates this tension, creating an atmosphere that feels both urgent and emotionally raw. Foreign Crime Drama
Thematically, the series probes loyalty versus conscience, institutional decay, and the human cost of violence. It refrains from clear superhero portrayals of law enforcement; instead, it’s a classically uncomfortable portrayal where officers and citizens alike act destructively. DeciderForeign Crime Drama
Critics’ opinions were divided. Foreign Crime Drama called it a “well-made character drama” with an 85% rating for its intimate portrayal of team dynamics. However, Decider described it as lacking a clear, compelling storyline, ultimately advising viewers to “skip it.” Foreign Crime DramaDecider
Viewer reactions echo this polarity. One Reddit user praised the “masterful soundtrack” and emotional depth, while another criticized the tactical logic but acknowledged its character-driven resonance:
“Overall, it’s a breath of fresh air,” one fan wrote. Reddit
Public Disorder is an intense, morally complex dive into policing at its breaking point—an imperfect but sometimes powerful medium for discussing institutional decay, personal trauma, and the fragile bonds forged in conflict.
Let me know if you’d like an episode-by-episode breakdown, analyses of squad dynamics, or comparisons with other Italian crime dramas like Suburra or Gomorrah.
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