Netflix viewers have called a new Italian crime drama ‘compelling’ (Picture: Marco Ghidelli/ Netflix)
A new crime drama quietly added to Netflix has been picking up plenty of fans.
Released on the streaming service this month, the Italian series Public Disorder follows a team of riot police officers as they ‘navigate societal turmoil and personal conflicts after a violent demonstration causes irreversible consequences’.
Based on the 2012 film ACAB, which itself was adapted from the book of the same name by Carlo Bonini, the series is set in Rome and in Italy’s Susa Valley.
It begins in Turin, when activists opposed to the construction of a new high-speed rail come up against riot police sent in from Rome, with the demonstration then becoming violent.
In the chaos, the chief of the riot police is left severely injured, which leaves an officer determined to reform his department in charge.
‘As social tensions rise, so do the interpersonal issues among the squad. Will the riot unit be able to rise up amid mounting turmoil among disgruntled protesters, or will the corruption within the department tear them apart?’ Netflix has teased.
Public Disorder follows riot police officers after a violent demonstrations (Picture: Marco Ghidelli/ Netflix)
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Since racing through the six episodes, fans have shared their thoughts on the series.
Posting on IMDB, user Giuseppe said it was a ‘compelling and stand out crime drama that delves deep into the complexities of law enforcement in Italy’
‘The show is a triumph of storytelling, expertly capturing the internal and external conflicts that its characters face,’ he wrote.
‘Its ability to blur the lines between good and evil, all while drawing viewers into a raw and visceral world, makes it a truly special experience. It’s a true noir that will keep you on edge, captivated by the characters and the world they inhabit. It’s just a shame that the series is too short – it – leaves you wanting more.
One fan said it ‘slowly becomes more engaging’ (Picture: Marco Ghidelli/ Netflix)
Meanwhile on X, viewer Vikas posted: ‘Really liked Public Disorder. It initially doesn’t look very promising, but slowly becomes more and more engaging.’
‘The depth, complexity and overall feeling of unrest is really cool,’ FirmRelease6531 shared on Reddit. ‘Shows how police officers are also just humans, with their own problems, with their own characters,’ they added.
Others encouraged those who enjoyed watching the Italian crime series Gomorrah, which ran from 2014 until 2021 and explored the underworld of Naples, to also give this series a go.
Public Disorder stars Adriano Giannini (Lonely Planet) as Michele Nobili, Marco Giallini (Perfect Strangers) as Ivano Valenti and Valentina Bellè (Ferrari) as Marta Sarri.
Public Disorder is streaming on Netflix.
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