: While Alex is confronting Boris about the false rumors, Vadim’s hitmen ambush them. Boris is brutally murdered (his throat is slit in front of Alex), while Alex narrowly escapes and warns his mother just in time to save her.
: 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
: Realizing his family is no longer safe, Alex reluctantly accepts Kleiman’s deal. To buy time, he meets Vadim in Paris under the guise of calling a truce. The episode ends at the Palace of Versailles, where Vadim asks Alex a chilling question: "On the left is the hall of peace, on the right is the hall of war—so, which one". Main Cast & Characters Role Description James Norton Alex Godman A London-based banker drawn into international crime. David Strathairn Semiyon Kleiman An Israeli businessman and rival to Vadim. Juliet Rylance Rebecca Harper Alex’s fiancée who promotes ethical business practices. Merab Ninidze Vadim Kalyagin A powerful Russian mafia leader and the Godmans' rival. Aleksey Serebryakov Dimitri Godman Alex's father, an exiled Russian mafia member. David Dencik Boris Godman Alex's uncle, whose actions trigger the series' conflict. : While Alex is confronting Boris about the
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 Though Vadim survives, it is revealed that Uncle
: Boris introduces Alex to Semiyon Kleiman (David Strathairn), an Israeli businessman who proposes a partnership. Kleiman explains his goal to expand his business like McDonald's (hence "McMafia") to dominate and eventually destroy Vadim's empire.
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)