Is Britannia the next Game of Thrones? Can Mulder and Scully get their goof back? Will samurai warriors seize Westworld? And could the OJ team fashion another smash with Gianni Versace? We preview the new year’s standout TVThe always excellent James Norton plays the British-raised son of a Russian mafia boss attempting to distance himself from the world of organised crime. McMafia is based on a terrific book and, if it sticks the execution, could be enormous. It has the potential to be the British version of The Americans or, better yet, The Sopranos. Such lofty comparisons might doom McMafia from the outset, but right now there’s a lot to be excited about. • Begins 1 January, BBC1. Continue reading…
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