Suburra: Blood on Rome is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. 3 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 252 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Alessandro Borghi anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Suburra: Blood on Rome arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Suburra: Blood on Rome treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. In 2008, a fight over land in a seaside town near Rome spirals into a deadly battle between organized crime, corrupt politicians and the Vatican. Alessandro Borghi and Giacomo Ferrara lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. Across 3 seasons (2017–2020), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Suburra: Blood on Rome passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Suburra: Blood on Rome delivers. The tonal similarities to The Octopus are real, though Suburra: Blood on Rome carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Alessandro Borghi carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Suburra: Blood on Rome wrapped up in 2020, created by Carlo Bonini, Daniele Cesarano and Barbara Petronio — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.