Series synopsis
Gomorrah: The Origins, also known as Gomorra - Le Origini is an Italian crime drama television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on January 9, 2026. It was created by Roberto Saviano. It stars Luca Lubrano, Francesco Pellegrino, Tullia Venezia and Fabiola Balestriere.
The series Gomorrah - The Origins explores Pietro Savastano's youth in the 1970s, in a Naples undergoing a transformation, poverty-stricken and plagued by cigarette smuggling. The story begins in 1977 with a very young Pietro, the son of no one, growing up as an adoptive brother in a family in the poorest part of Secondigliano. A street kid, he scrapes by as best he can, dreaming of a well-being that is still denied him. The story unfolds through Pietro's loss of innocence, along with his brothe ...
Premise
The series Gomorrah - The Origins explores Pietro Savastano's youth in the 1970s, in a Naples undergoing a transformation, poverty-stricken and plagued by cigarette smuggling. The story begins in 1977 with a very young Pietro, the son of no one, growing up as an adoptive brother in a family in the poorest part of Secondigliano. A street kid, he scrapes by as best he can, dreaming of a well-being that is still denied him. The story unfolds through Pietro's loss of innocence, along with his brothers and lifelong friends, their ambitions, and his first great love, which, like that of every teenager, will be wild and passionate. His encounter with Angelo, known as 'A Sirena,' the regent of Secondigliano, marks his entry into the world of crime. Through violence, alliances, and betrayals, Pietro discovers the price that life takes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Luca Lubrano as Pietro Savastano
- Francesco Pellegrino as Angelo ‘A Sirena
- Tullia Venezia as Imma
- Fabiola Balestriere as Annalisa Magliocca, futura Scianel
- Mattia Francesco Cozzolino as Manuele
- Flavio Furno as 'O Paisano
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 9, 2026 | February 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Pietro dreams of becoming like his idol, Angelo ‘A Sirena, but after a night spent by his side, he discovers that all dreams come at a price. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Angelo receives an invitation that could improve his situation, while Pietro comes face to face with reality and realizes that dreams aren't for everyone. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Angelo is forced to accept a deal and enlists Pietro's help to implement it. But not everything is as it seems. |
January 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 6, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |