Mafia: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The stark transformation of 1990s Sweden from peaceful to perilous as it follows the ascent of Radovan "Jakov" Jakovic from rags to criminal riches and Gunn Philak, the lone cop who sees the looming mafia menace in cigarette smuggling's shadow.

Mafia is a six-episode crime series, drawing inspiration from actual events. It unfolds the transformation of Sweden in the 1990s, evolving from a relatively tranquil nation untouched by organised crime into a land marked by intense gang conflicts and violent shootouts. The series also delves into the life of the notorious gangster Radovan "Jakov" Jakovic, chronicling his journey from poverty to wealth.

Against Jakov is a police officer called Gunn Philak, a dedicated officer who recognises that the income from cigarette smuggling will build a full-fledged mafia in Sweden. However, her battle isn't limited to combating an infamous criminal gang; she also finds herself at odds with her own law enforcement agency, which fails to grasp the gravity of her perspective. Gunn faces a total lack of understanding regarding her belief that the cigarette trade should be treated with greater seriousness than armed bank robberies.

Mafia touches on a critical time in Swedish history, the consequences of which still echo today. The series takes viewers back to a time when acts of violence such as shootings were unusual, almost unthinkable, but where cigarette smuggling, in particular, became the prelude to a new type of organised crime.

Series details

• Title: Mafia
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Swedish
• Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
• Premiere date: 2025-01-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-02-05
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Viaplay
• Typical episode runtime: 44 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 76123
• IMDb ID: tt32840267
• TVDB ID: 459022

Cast and credited roles

• Katia Winter — Gunn Philak
• Peshang Rad — Radovan Jakovic

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-01-01; final listed air date 2025-02-05; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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