Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

Bereamic Awesome Movie

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

surveyaccount45 I see a lot of reviews saying how fake the show is. It very clearly says at the beginning that a lot of parts are reenacted and are based on stories. This show definitely doesn't deserve the awful rating its gotten. People claiming that its not a "real" mafia, are comparing it to actual mobsters. The Amish community would be completely different then what we consider the mafia. Destroying a buggy or kicking out "English" people might seem like vandalism to us, but to them it would be considered a huge offense. They live by completely different rules then we do. So comparing them to Italian Mobsters or Cartel kingpins just isn't viable. Now, do I think this is all real and that everything they show is what is actually happening? No. I certainly don't think that. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that some camera angles or footage would be impossible to get with out it being faked or reenacted. But the director, the writers do a good job telling a story. The story is good, even the acting is decent. The camera work isn't that bad. Overall the show is very watchable, doesn't seem overly fake, overly real. Just enough to make it enjoyable. And lastly. For critics saying that the reason they dislike it so much is because it is overly fake. That the Amish and Minutenites driving Mercedes Benz and Cadillacs is completely unrealistic and that making that much money from what they do is a lie. I can tell you I know for a fact that its true. I've personally seen them drive those vehicles and my brother works as a CBP officer at a Mexican boarder. And has told me numerous times that the Minutenites are some of the most criminally involved people he has ever encountered. Not all hardcore criminal activity. But the transferring of drugs over the boarder and the smuggling of money into Mexico is such a problem that the majority of loads of drugs they catch have some sort of Minutenite involvement. And that they declare they're money coming in and out of the US and its easily over the tens of thousands of dollars AND in Cadillacs and Mercedes. So it's not completely far fetched to assume that there's some truth to these stories.

grizzledgeezer Most people posting reviews seem to think "Amish Mafia"'s "validity" should be based on whether it's "real" or not. People, it's basura whether or not it's the truth. *"Amish Mafia" exists for only one reason -- to pander to the public's taste for the trashy and disgusting -- in the name of revealing the "truth". Instead of a thoughtful, carefully researched series on Amish life -- of which the "Amish mafia" would be a legitimate part -- we are instead "treated" to some of the rottenest Bible-spouting "human beings" one can imagine, with the implication that most Amish are only slightly less-bad.I watched /none/ of the first season, and recently watched the last five episodes of the second, plus the "wrap up" episode, to see if it was as bad as some people said. "Vile" is the kindest thing I can say. Its only value is as a negative -- extremely negative -- example of how people /should not/ lead their lives. I won't be watching any more, and my only disappointment will be not being around to see Esther receive her comeuppance for betraying her brother.Discovery has largely abandoned high-quality programming, instead presenting phony "documentaries" about mermaids and giant prehistoric sharks. "Alaska the Last Frontier" is perhaps the best of its reality programming, showing how intelligent, responsible people lead their lives. "Fast n' Loud" is a charming bit of fluff, with Richard a model of good small-business management. "Mythbusters" remains one of the best non-fiction TV shows /ever/, but I hope Adam and Jamie will find the courage to move to some other network, to evade the stink wafting in from Discovery's other "offerings"."Amish Mafia" is television at its absolute worst. It deserves a negative rating for the harm it causes, to both the Amish and the viewers.* I suspect it's largely true. However, this page says it's completely scripted (though without any hard evidence). I wouldn't be surprised.http://kindofviral.com/10-rigged-reality-shows/10/

dittygirl I keep reading the above reviews about there not being a real Lancaster county Pa police dept. and these are fake actors, NOT. If you look these people up online you will see that they have criminal records and that there is indeed a Lancaster County Police Dept. with mugshots and all. There are even News Stations reporting the arrest of the "Black Amish" Alan Beiler. Much of this show is reality and you will see that the church and the Bishops dole out there own justice and do depend on Amish Aid which is there own type of insurance when things get broken and the like. The kids do keep much from their parents and do all the hut parties, have sex, own and ride in cars like English during what is called Rumspringa, which translates to running around. I saw a documentary on this and I wish I could remember the name of it, but I am sure you can google plenty on the Amish and Rumspringa and what happens during that time. They act like regular teens in America and experiment with everything from drugs to sex and rock and roll. So, that being said, I believe that the show is for the most part a true portrayal of the Amish. I believe that the Amish Church is powerful and will shun you if you brake their rules and they find out about it. But, as with any other religion certain illegal, immoral, and down right ungodly behavior is totally overlooked for the sake of the church and the almighty dollar. If you want to see what the dirty side of the Amish Community is like, that is what you are going to get with this show. Lots of weird excitement and I say weird because when you have so many church rules crammed down your throat your eventually going to regurgitate and when you do it is fun to watch. The characters seem real enough to me. Your gonna love it. I gave it a 10 to get the reviews up so more people would watch and because I just absolutely love this show and their characters. All reality TV is faked somewhat but so what! See for yourself what the Church really tolerates and how hypocritical the Bishops are and how they and the characters twist the bible for their own gains.

Block Taber Boy, oh boy! These are stories based on semi-actual events, that may have happened. What more could I ask for? I am always on the edge of my seat every week. Forget exciting action movies and gripping thrillers, we're talking about shaming, shunning, and telling the church on people and lots of tattling. You really need to be ready for story shifts and lots of minor threats. Please watch THE DEVIL'S RIDE. You will also see the exciting world of empty threats, and how a "do nothing" biker group builds excitement and no payoff at every commercial break. They seriously spent 2 full shows worrying about paperwork! Kind of like this show..... Lots of music build up and "what will happen nexts" on both shows, with the same results. Next to nothing, no fights, no one stands up to the Amish "enforcers". The English are always backing down from 1 goof after another that shows up to stop their business encroachments. You must be careful in the community! If you are not careful, a van pulls up and takes you away in a straight jacket. What is this, a video game? With this series, you get a mental ward van, 1 black Amish man, 2 Midget Amish men, 1 crazy assed woman, A pudgy "Don" with an orange shirt under his black clothes, a wanna-be tough guy 15 year old and no shortage of telling on people to the bishops.I don't have any issues with Amish people, real Amish people. This show is built for 1 hour of light story and mild suspense. You could definitely watch this "Mafia" show with your kids of all ages since there is virtually no violence or swearing. They will be asleep in 3 minutes but you can have them watch along with you if you wanted. Older kids might say "Why didn't he hit that guy?" Well, no one hits anyone in this "Mafia" show.... Amazing.