Dirty white boys - Cattivi ragazzi

The story's raw and unflinching mood really drew me in, but I wonder if that was shaped by real events or purely fictional choices. What influenced the dark atmosphere?

The characters are so fleshed out and compelling, but their violent actions made me question how much empathy I should have. Was that the intent?

The rapid progression and tension-building felt masterful, but I’m curious whether the pacing was planned from the start or evolved during drafting.