Mocro Maffia (2018)

A gritty Dutch crime saga charting the rise and brutal fracturing of three friends who seize control of Amsterdam's cocaine underworld.

Mocro Maffia - Series Information

  • Original Title: Mocro Maffia
  • First Air Year: 2018
  • Last Air Year: 2024
  • Created by: Achmed Akkabi, Thijs Römer
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Crime, Action, Adventure
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Number of Seasons: 6
  • Number of Episodes: 45
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Dutch
  • Spoken Languages: Hungarian, Turkish, German, Italian, French, English, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic
  • First Air Date: October 11, 2018 (United States - TV-MA)
  • Networks: Videoland
  • Alternative Titles: Mocro Maffia: Gangs of Amsterdam (US)
  • Production Companies: Fiction Valley, RTL Productions
  • Production Countries: Netherlands

Mocro Maffia - Plot

Best friends Romano, Potlood and De Paus rise in the rank of the criminal world. Before they know it, they run Amsterdam's entire coke market. Because of jealousy, their relation becomes complicated and ends up hostile.

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Mocro Maffia - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Achmed Akkabi
  • Thijs Römer

Main Cast

  • Robert de Hoog
  • Nasrdin Dchar
  • Walid Benmbarek
  • Khalid Alterch
  • Achmed Akkabi
  • Iliass Ojja
  • Zineb Fallouk
  • Mandela Wee Wee
  • Charlie Dagelet
  • Saïd Boumazoughe

Writers

  • Achmed Akkabi

Mocro Maffia - FAQs

Is Mocro Maffia based on a true story?

Yes. Mocro Maffia is inspired by real events in the Dutch-Moroccan criminal underworld in Amsterdam. The series draws heavily from journalist Wouter Laumans and Marijn Schrijver's non-fiction book of the same name, which documented the rise of Moroccan-Dutch crime networks in the Netherlands.

Where can you stream Mocro Maffia online?

Mocro Maffia is available to stream on Videoland, the Dutch streaming platform where it originally aired. International viewers can check JustWatch for up-to-date regional availability, as streaming options may vary depending on your country.

How many seasons does Mocro Maffia have?

Mocro Maffia ran for 6 seasons with a total of 45 episodes. The series premiered on October 11, 2018, and concluded in 2024. Each season contains between 7 and 8 episodes, with an additional specials season featuring 14 bonus episodes.

Who are the main actors in Mocro Maffia?

The principal cast includes Robert de Hoog as Tatta, Nasrdin Dchar as Potlood, Walid Benmbarek as K.O., Khalid Alterch as Tonnano, Achmed Akkabi as De Paus, Iliass Ojja as Taxi, Zineb Fallouk, Mandela Wee Wee as Romano, Charlie Dagelet, and Saïd Boumazoughe.

What is Mocro Maffia about?

Mocro Maffia follows best friends Romano, Potlood, and De Paus as they climb the ranks of Amsterdam's criminal underworld, eventually seizing control of the city's cocaine trade. Their bond fractures under the weight of jealousy and ambition, turning former allies into dangerous enemies.

Did Mocro Maffia win any awards?

Mocro Maffia received considerable recognition in the Netherlands, earning nominations and wins at the Gouden Televizier-Ring awards, one of the most prestigious Dutch television honours. The series was widely praised for its authentic portrayal of Amsterdam's criminal underworld and its strong ensemble performances.

Who created the Mocro Maffia series?

Mocro Maffia was created by Achmed Akkabi and Thijs Römer. Akkabi, who also stars in the series as De Paus, co-wrote the show alongside his creative partner. The series was produced by Fiction Valley and RTL Productions for the Dutch streaming platform Videoland.

Is Mocro Maffia in Dutch or English?

Mocro Maffia is primarily in Dutch, reflecting its Amsterdam setting and Dutch-Moroccan cultural backdrop. The series also features dialogue in Arabic, Turkish, and several other languages. It is available with subtitles for international audiences and is known in the US as Mocro Maffia: Gangs of Amsterdam.

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