Portobello

Portobello

Guilty until proven innocent

Created by Marco Bellocchio

On HBO Max

20261 season6 episodes70 min7.7 / 10

A tense, character-driven miniseries about a beloved public figure destroyed by false accusation and institutional injustice in 1980s Italy.

In the early '80s, Enzo Tortora is one of the most beloved figures on Italian television. But in the midst of Italy's war against organized crime, Enzo's life is upended when he's falsely connected to the notorious Camorra criminal ring.

Questions people ask

  • Is Portobello sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Is Portobello easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is Portobello scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Does Portobello leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Portobello violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity74

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Portobello

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Portobello

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Portobello, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Portobello, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Portobello, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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