The Mafia with Trevor McDonald

The Mafia with Trevor McDonald (2015)

EndedDocumentary showCrime

Trevor McDonald embarks on an eye-opening journey inside the secretive world of the American Mafia, gaining unprecedented access to people who have experienced first-hand, the money, glamour and violence of the United States' most famous organised crime network. In this two-part documentary series, Trevor delves into the lives of people with a fascinating story to tell, some of whom have never appeared on television before.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (45 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 1Episode 245 min

Episode 2

In the second programme, Trevor learns more about the lives the former mobsters have made for themselves since trying to leave the Mafia behind. He continues his journey across America to meet prolific mob member John Alite at his home. John has recently been released from a ten-year prison sentence after making a deal with the FBI and now lives just outside New York in his son’s apartment. John admits that on occasion his son accompanied him on hits, when he was as young as seven years old. John says: “I’m an alcoholic, with violence, not with alcohol. I was (addicted to violence). Now I handle it. I changed myself and I’ve proven over the years I’ve changed myself. And every day is a struggle I’ll lie to you if I say it, if you said something wrong to me on the street and I didn’t know you, my first thought in my mind is, hurt that guy.” Alite’s son Johnny says: “For the most part, for a little while, he was the best at what he did. Did I admire him growing up, see what he did and watch those movies? You say, ‘wow like I would love to do that’? Yeah. But then when you do mature and you get older and then you think about the consequences that come with it.” Instead of living under witness protection, Alite chooses to live out in the open, working in the construction business, accepting that one day someone could make him pay for his betrayal. He says: “I have more than dozens of victims, over a hundred people. Killing, shooting, batting, stabbing, more than a hundred guys…When you go out and hurt as many people as I did, you are going to get hurt too.” Of the burden of his past, Alite tells Trevor: “When I go home, if someone tells you they are sleeping sound, there’s something wrong with them if they were doing what we were doing. When you are involved in what we were involved with, you don’t sleep sound. I don’t believe anyone who says they are, I think they’re lying.”
Mar 30, 2015

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S01E02Episode 2Mar 30, 2015
S01E01Episode 1Mar 23, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Mafia with Trevor McDonald premiere?

The Mafia with Trevor McDonald premiered on the 18th of February 2015.

Who is the host of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

Trevor McDonald is the host and interviewer of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald.

How many episodes are there in The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

There are two episodes in The Mafia with Trevor McDonald.

What is the first episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald about?

The first episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is about the American Mafia.

Who does Trevor McDonald interview in the first episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

In the first episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald, Trevor McDonald interviews former members of the American Mafia.

What is the second episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald about?

The second episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is about the Italian Mafia.

Who does Trevor McDonald interview in the second episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

In the second episode of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald, Trevor McDonald interviews former members of the Italian Mafia.

Are there any recurring themes in The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

Yes, there are recurring themes in The Mafia with Trevor McDonald, including the inner workings of the Mafia, the impact on society, and personal experiences of former members.

What is the tone of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

The tone of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is serious and informative.

What is the audience for The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

The audience for The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is people who are interested in the history and structure of the Mafia.

What is the format of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald?

The format of The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is a documentary-style interview show.

Is The Mafia with Trevor McDonald based on true events?

Yes, The Mafia with Trevor McDonald is based on true events and features interviews with real former Mafia members.

Cast

Trevor McDonald

Trevor McDonald

plays himself
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Trevor McDonald

Trevor McDonald

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