The Octopus
The fight against the mafia!
Created by Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada
A sprawling, grim crime epic where the mafia's pervasive reach creates a world of systemic corruption and inevitable tragedy for those who resist.
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Octopus violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Does The Octopus leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Octopus sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Octopus easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Octopus scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Octopus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Octopus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Octopus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Octopus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Octopus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
