10 Best British TV Shows Of 2018 (So Far)

Arguably the most anticipated British series of the year, McMafia landed on BBC One on New Year's Day. The eight-part drama follows the story of Alex Godman (James Norton), the British-raised son of a former Russian mafia boss. Alex, who is the manager of a hedge fund, has distanced himself from his family's connections but, once his uncle is murdered, he craves revenge, and finds himself drawn into the dangerous world he tried so desperately to avoid.

McMafia is a spectacle, that's for sure. Filming took place in several locations around the world, and it's pretty clear that no expense was spared. Visually, it's gorgeous, and the cinematography is top-notch. The series itself doesn't quite live up to the hype, and it was much more of a slow-burn storyline than we were expecting, but it's still an incredibly engaging and totally unpredictable watch, and James Norton - as always - is great.

In the U.S, McMafia recently aired on AMC.