The heart of these episodes remains the impossible romance between Gabriel and Carla.

Reviewers on IMDb highlight the stellar performances of and Gheorghe Visu , whose portrayals of the Potcovaru family bring a unique "slice of the Gypsy epic" to life. The clash between the ingenious, often naive State and the brutal tactics of the Italian Mafia creates a "decent soap opera" that keeps viewers glued to their screens.

Gabriel’s original plan to destroy Fabrizio by seducing his niece, Carla, has completely backfired as he falls deeply in love with her.