The Good Mothers

The Good Mothers is a 2023 British-Italian crime drama streaming television series directed by Julian Jarrold and Elisa Amoruso. Adapted from the eponymous novel by Alex Perry, which is based on true events, the series depicts how the three courageous women inside the notorious Calabrian 'Ndrangheta mafia worked with newly minted female prosecutor, to bring down the criminal empire.[1]

The Good Mothers
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GenreCrime drama
Based onThe Good Mothers
by Alex Perry
Written byStephen Butchard
Directed by
Starring
Music byGiorgio Giampà
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
Original languageItalian
No. of episodes6
Production
Producers
  • Juliette Howell
  • Tessa Ross
  • Harriet Spencer
  • Mario Gianani
  • Lorenzo Gangarossa
Cinematography
  • Vittorio Omodei Zorini
  • Martina Cocco
  • Ferran Paredes Rubio
Editors
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
  • House Productions
  • Wildside
Release
Original networkDisney+
Original release21 February 2023 (2023-02-21)

It had its international premiere at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlinale Series on 21 February 2023, as first 2 episodes out of 6 were screened.[2] It won the Berlinale Series Award in the festival, the first time by any series.[3] The Good Mothers is available for streaming from 5 April 2023 internationally on Disney+ and on Hulu in the United States.[1]

Synopsis

Series set in 2010, begins with the disappearance of Lea Garofalo, who, together with her daughter Denise, had decided to end the 'Ndrangheta mafia. In Calabria, Anna Colace, a public prosecutor committed against the criminal clans, develops a new strategy to crush the power of the gangs by influencing the female members to collaborate and thus undermine the organization's power structure. A strategy that puts women in front, and betray their families, in the hope of better future for themselves and their children.

Cast

Production

On 15 April 2021, Disney+ confirmed the production of its 'Star Original' series The Good Mothers. This Italian mafia series was part of Disney+ and Star's first European originals productions.[4]

Release

The first 2 episodes of the series were screened at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlinale Series on 21 February 2023. It will be available for streaming on 5 April 2023 internationally on Disney+ and on Hulu in the United States.[5]

Reception

Marco Minniti of Asbury Movies reviewing the 2 episodes of the series stated that it was "unpleasant exercise" to review part of the series. Minniti praised the screenplay, editing and performances. He concluded, "For a more complete evaluation, there is a month and a half to wait, but the premises, at the moment, seem more than good."[6]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2023 73rd Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale Series The Good Mothers Won [7]

References
  1. Vivarelli, Nick (21 February 2023). "Disney+ Series 'The Good Mothers,' Real Story of Women Who Dare to Defy Italian Mob, Marks U.K. Italy Collaboration". Variety. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. Whittock, Jesse (16 January 2023). "Berlinale Series Unveils Eight World Premieres & TV Jury". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  3. Roxborough, Scott (22 February 2023). "Berlin: Disney+ Mafia Drama 'The Good Mothers' Wins Inaugural Berlinale Series Award". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  4. "Disney+ renforce son offre de productions européennes en dévoilant ses premières séries originales britanniques" [Disney+ strengthens its offer of European productions by unveiling its first British original series] (Press release) (in French). The Walt Disney Company France. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  5. Minniti, Marco (22 February 2023). "Presentati al Festival di Berlino 2023 – nell'ambito della sezione Berlinale Series – i primi due episodi di The Good Mothers convincono" [Presented at the Berlin Film Festival 2023 – as part of the Berlinale Series section – the first two episodes of The Good Mothers convince]. Asbury Movies (in Italian). Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  6. Minniti, Marco (22 February 2023). "The Good Mothers Ep. 1X01 – 1X02". Asbury Movies (in Italian). Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  7. Goodfellow, Melanie (22 February 2023). "Disney+ Mafia Drama 'The Good Mothers' Wins First Ever Berlinale Series Award". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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