San Gennaro

Even the preserved blood of Naples’ patron saint San Gennaro is susceptible to her charms.

One banner stretching over the street in the Forcella neighborhood of the historic center, which is known for its mural of San Gennaro, the city’s patron saint, reads “Scusate per il ritardo” or “Sorry for taking so long” - a reference to the title of a 1983 film directed by and starring local actor Massimo Troisi, as well as the 33 years since Napoli’s last title.

One banner stretching over the street in the Forcella neighborhood of the historic center, which is known for its mural of San Gennaro, the city’s patron saint, reads “Scusate per il ritardo” or “Sorry for taking so long” — a reference to the 33 years since Napoli’s last title.

The fans have been asking the city's patron saint San Gennaro for this moment, they have called on the spirit of Maradona.

But from the moment the series opens with the millionth establishing shot of Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro, and a goon instructs an underling passing a table of baked goods to "leave the cannoli," you know this thing of theirs is in trouble.