Learn Italian with Suburra: Blood on Rome

By Lachlan McRitchie

Updated June 28, 2026

Yes, Suburra: Blood on Rome is a C1-level pick for Italian learners. Netflix's first Italian original follows a violent land grab in Rome's underworld. Heavy Romanesco dialect, criminal slang, and rapid overlapping delivery make it hard to follow without strong listening skills, a genuine C1.

Difficulty
C1
Genre
crime, thriller, drama, noir
Platform
Netflix

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Italian words you'll hear in Suburra: Blood on Rome

la malavita
underworld
la corruzione
corruption
il clan
clan
il territorio
turf, territory
la vendetta
revenge

How to learn Italian with Suburra: Blood on Rome

Install LingoBinge, set your language to Italian, and play Suburra: Blood on Rome on Netflix. LingoBinge swaps a few subtitle words into Italian at your level, and you tap any word to translate, hear, and save it for spaced review.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Suburra hard for Italian learners?
Yes, it is C1. The Roman dialect, criminal slang, and fast overlapping speech are demanding, so it suits advanced learners, with graded subtitles essential.