Kaka

Probably the best episode ever so far. Emotional, fateful, with several over-the-top moments, the strongest of which is probably Tom Hardy with his haunting and mesmerizing "on point" monologue.

A return from hospital, a visit to a Russian brothel and a very strange jewelry scene with an even stranger Alfie, played flawlessly by Tom Hardy. A bit of a weaker episode in a very strong and balanced third season, but still very good.

One of the darkest episodes. Priest's character in particular is brilliantly portrayed and becomes the ultimate counterpoint to everything the Shelby family has been building from the beginning of their story. Probably never has killing given such satisfaction as this time.

A mournful episode and quite understandably so. The Russian noose tightens and everything is crowned with a nerve-wrecking scene in the harbour that is exemplarily emotional.

The Russians, a priest, the Italians. There's gonna be a lot for the gypsy gang to deal with this time. The highlight of this episode is an unforgettable scene with an insult to a mafia boss for whom the viewer must have some sympathy.

An impressive opening in the form of a wedding and business plans. It's clear that Shelby is moving up the food chain and it will be interesting to see how the writers handle the fact that the street gang is aiming at high politics and will have to deal with the real issues of the rich like money, power, influence, and not only who to beat up or whose pub to burn down.

The scene with the father is understandably one of the most memorable. A chilling experience that Arthur had to endure.

Season 2 grew together with the Shelby family. It’s bigger, flashier, more ambitious and even a little more stylish. The down-to-earth story of the British gypsy mobsters is so far more balanced and engaging than most other similarly styled series.

A superbly executed, fabulously paced mafia story with an excellent script, intensity and tension that could be cut with a knife. There are also two femmes fatales, moral dilemmas and a climactic finale. One of the best episodes, almost a full fledged film on its own right.

As expected, the twist comes right before the finale. Textbook delivery, fully functional, slightly expected. Still, the execution and pace of the story is on the top of all MAFIA series.