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The saga began as a novel written by the magistrate Giancarlo De Cataldo, who used his insider knowledge to expose the corrupt and intertwined links between the Italian underworld and the state. He was inspired by the true story of the , a ruthless criminal organization that terrorized Rome for over a decade from 1977 onwards, controlling almost all of the city's illicit activities. The novel was then adapted into a successful 2005 film directed by Michele Placido, before being re-imagined as the television series we know today.
: The narrative is inextricably linked to Italy’s "Anni di Piombo" (Years of Lead), weaving in historical events like the kidnapping of Aldo Moro Romanzo Criminale Serie 1 Download 14