The series was inspired by the non-fiction book McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld by . McMafia (Series 1, Episode 1) - Apple TV (UK)
: The episode opens with an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Russian kingpin Vadim Kalyagin (Merab Ninidze). Though Vadim survives, it is revealed that Uncle Boris , Alex's uncle, was behind the hit to reclaim the family's legacy. Watch Mcmafia s01e01 hdtv x264-organic-1
In the series premiere of , titled "Episode 1," the story introduces Alex Godman (James Norton), a British-raised financier trying to live a legitimate life despite his family's history in the Russian mafia. Detailed Episode Feature The series was inspired by the non-fiction book