Gomorrah: Second Season is the worldwide gangster show phenomenon from Stefano Sollima (Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, Romanzo Criminale), which is based on Roberto Saviano’s bestselling book and the subsequent award-winning film of the same name.
At the start of Season 2 it appears that the era of the Savastano clan, which once reigned supreme over Naples, seems to be definitively over. A power vacuum, the biggest ever in Camorra history, now yawns like a chasm.
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Video Quality
Gomorrah: Season 2 comes to Blu-Ray in a superb 1080p transfer. With this being a newer series, it stands to reason that the presentation should be without flaws, but that does not make the end result any less impressive. While the first season was fit onto three discs, this second season spreads the action across four discs which allows it to breathe even more. The series looks great on HBO Max, but the Blu-Ray presentation has more consistent black levels and less compression by a mile. The cinematography is truly top notch for this series with many stunning locales. The color palette is natural and vivid with brilliant moments of stunning hues that pop off the screen. Fine detail is present in the production design and costumes. The landscape featured in certain environments also gives the disc a chance to shine in the detail department. Skin tones look natural throughout the season, and there are no digital anomalies to speak of. Kino Lorber has done a top-notch job with this presentation.
Audio Quality
The Blu-Ray set comes with both a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 track that are quite lively. The set is presented in both the original Italian and dubbed English with optional English subtitles. There is some nice ambient activity in the mix, especially during sequences out on the town. Certain environments really engage the surround channels. The dialogue primarily stays anchored in the center channel and is reproduced clearly. The track does a good job of making sure neither sound effects nor the score ever overpowers dialogue. The series is primarily dialogue driven, but there are also fairly frequent sequences of brutality such as beatings and explosions that kick this track into overdrive. The score brings a richness to the series that fills up the room on this track. When the action kicks in, there is some heft that will be appreciated by those with a good sound system. This track has a substantial dynamic range that should please fans of the series.
Special Features
- Trailers: There are trailers provided for Season 2, Season 3 and Season 4 of Gomorrah. .
Final Thoughts
The second season of Gomorrah ratchets up the tension even more as the series truly establishes itself as one of the modern greats. These twelve episodes evolve the narrative to include even more perspectives and character dynamics that weave gracefully into this sprawling tale. This series is incredibly precise in its thoughtful characterization and careful plotting that keeps you on edge throughout. Kino Lorber has released a Blu-Ray set that offers a five-star technical presentation but not much in the way of special features. There is no doubt this will be one of the best shows you watch all year. Highly Recommended
Gomorrah: Season 2 is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Kino Lorber has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
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