Crime, drama and suspense are some of the elements that characterize Netflix‘s new series, starring Clara Lago (The Commuter), which has been positioning itself among the top 10 most-watched titles worldwide.
The story follows the arrival of a new lawyer to settle in the small town of Cambados. Her name is Ana, and her presence doesn’t go unnoticed by anyone, including Daniel, the son of a prominent drug trafficker.
The TV show is a creation of Jorge Guerricaechevarría, known for other interesting productions such as Outlaws. Meanwhile, the script was developed by Roger Gual, one of the people behind Elite.
10 movies similar to ‘Gangs of Galicia’ to stream in the US
- Mystic River (2003)
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
Available on Apple TV+.
- The French Connection (1971)
Tough narcotics detective ‘Popeye’ Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Available on Max, Prime Video and HISTORY Vault.
- A History of Violence (2005)
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Available for purchase and rental through Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu.
- Fargo (1996)
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt… but he’s got a plan. He’s going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It’s going to be a snap and nobody’s going to get hurt… until people start dying.
Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing – and extremely pregnant – investigator who’ll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom… you betcha!
Available on Max and Prime Video.
- Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
Available on STARZ and BET+.
- Out of Sight (1998)
Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves … and all the wrong guys. Now they’re willing to risk it all to find out if there’s more between them than just the law.
Available for purchase and rental through Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu.
- Public Enemies (2009)
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger’s charm and audacity endear him to much of America’s downtrodden public, but he’s also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI.
Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
Available on Netflix.
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
A lawyer conducts business from the back of his Lincoln town car while representing a high-profile client in Beverly Hills.
Available on Peacock.
- Gone Baby Gone (2007)
When 4 year old Amanda McCready disappears from her home and the police make little headway in solving the case, the girl’s aunt, Beatrice McCready hires two private detectives, Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro.
The detectives freely admit that they have little experience with this type of case, but the family wants them for two reasons—they’re not cops and they know the tough neighborhood in which they all live.
Available on Kanopy and Hoopla.
- Heat (1995)
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
Available for purchase and rental through Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu.
