Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say ‘Basta.’
Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say ‘Basta.’

With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, focusing on the sentiment in Naples regarding the portrayal of the "malavita" in shows like "Gomorrah." While the existence of "Gomorrah" and its setting in Naples are verifiable, the extent and nature of the protests are harder to quantify based on the provided sources, leading to a slight reduction in the accuracy score. There's a moderate bias towards highlighting the negative perception of these shows among some Neapolitans.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Another "Gomorrah" spinoff is being filmed.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions "Gomorrah" takes place in Naples.
- Status: Supported, but the "spinoff" aspect is not directly confirmed by the provided sources. This requires some internal knowledge that "Gomorrah" has had multiple seasons and potentially related projects.
- Claim:** Some Neapolitans are fed up with shows portraying the "malavita."
- Status: This is presented as a central theme, but the provided sources don't directly confirm the existence or scale of protests. This relies on the article's reporting.
- Claim:** "Why must only bad things be said about us?"
- Status: This is a direct quote representing the sentiment of some Neapolitans. The provided sources don't confirm or deny this specific quote, but they do acknowledge the show's focus on the mafia in Naples (Verification Source #5).
- Claim:** "Gomorrah" portrays the "malavita," or the lawless life.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that "Gomorrah" reflects the international perception of the Italian mafia genre.
- Status: Supported.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #5: "Gomorrah takes place in Naples and reflects the international perception of the Italian mafia genre back on its viewers." This supports the setting and general theme of the show.
- The lack of direct confirmation of protests or the "spinoff" being filmed lowers the factual accuracy slightly. This relies on the article's reporting, which could be subject to bias.
- The article's focus on the negative perception of the shows suggests a moderate bias. While it's valid to report on this sentiment, the article doesn't present counter-arguments or alternative perspectives on the show's impact.