Premiered: April 28, 2022

On: Paramount+

Starring: Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman, Colin Hanks, Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple, Nora Arnezeder, Patrick Gallo, Frank John Hughes, Michael Rispoli, Jake Cannavale, Lou Ferrigno, Meredith Garretson, Anthony Skordi, Josh Zuckerman, Anthony Ippolito, James Madio, Paul McCrane, Stephanie Koenig, Danny Nucci, Derrick Baskin, Joseph Russo, Branden Williams, Justin Chambers, Carmine Giovinazzo, Geoffrey Arend, Eric Balfour, Maya Butler, Damian Conrad-Davis, Derek Magyar, Nick Pupo, Zack Schor, Cynthia Aileen Strahan & T. J. Thyne

Chronicling the explosive behind-the-scenes story of making – or almost not making – The Godfather, The Offer presents a thrilling story on one of history’s greatest films.

Once Al Ruddy (Miles Teller) begins pre-production on Mario Puzo’s (Patrick Gallo) best-selling novel The Godfather, mafia boss Joe Colombo (Giovanni Ribisi) begins threatening Paramount, while Paramount’s Robert Evans (Matthew Goode) fights Ruddy on every decision.

Like a fight later in the series about the film’s runtime, the show could’ve benefitted from shaving some content. There are only so many times you can hear angry executives, while Love Story and Chinatown are mentioned almost as much as The Godfather.

However, the story keeps you invested, especially with great performances. Juno Temple’s Bettye McCartt is an unsung hero of the film with Temple stealing all her scenes.

Final say: Great TV about a great film. ★★★★☆