Season 1 • Episode 9
LatestFalcone is an American TV series on CBS which lasted only one season. The plot follows Joseph D. Pistone, who goes undercover to bring down the mob. This was based on a true story, also having been dramatized in the movie Donnie Brasco. also Based on the book Donnie Brasco-My Undercover Life in the Mafia by FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone and Richard Woodley.
Acting
Titus Welliver's Sonny Napoli steals every scene he's in.
Writing
Moresco and Solarz nail the slow-burn paranoia of undercover life.
Production
Late-90s NYC location shooting that reeks of authenticity.
Creators
Ken Solarz, Bobby Moresco
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
CBS aired all nine episodes in summer 2000 but canceled before fall, burying it against Survivor's debut dominance.
This premiered months before The Sopranos Season 3, making it a fascinating 'what if' for network prestige mob drama.
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