Wednesday night's premiere showing of Lancaster-based "reality" show "Amish Mafia" was as outrageous as advertised, locals agree.

Many locals who watched the series debut -- allegedly based on the unseen workings of Amish law enforcement here -- found the show entertaining and fun.

Most said they'll watch the next episode, which, according to Discovery Channel's trailer, will feature a clash between rival Amish men from separate families.

But how much of the show is actually legit?

Depends on who you ask.

"It's over-dramatized," said 26-year-old Mike Swanson of Lancaster. "However, there is something about those shows that pick out the worst of a group of people and showcase that.

"It doesn't surprise me, people can't resist the urge to be curious, Amish or not."

The debut episode introduces a group of characters more like the cast of "The Sopranos" than a traditional Amish community.

Under the leadership of "Lebanon Levi," the group allegedly keeps peace in the Amish community, without calling in police or outside authority.

There is booze, drugs, violence and sex. And even a mission to thwart the import of "fake, Chinese Amish furniture."

Steven Breit, a local attorney who the show touts as an Amish liaison, doesn't doubt the show's basis.

"The story lines, they're real. The events, in my opinion, were accurate," he said before court Thursday morning. "Certainly, the acts have been re-enacted."

(Discovery included a written disclaimer that some events in the show were dramatized.)

But that didn't make it any less enticing to many viewers.

Swanson said he'll "definitely" watch the second episode.

And he's not alone, according to a quick survey.

Kevin Warner, of Mountville, will "absolutely" watch, saying he found the debut entertaining and informative.

"Some of the situations are things you hear about in the news or through gossip of others," Warner said.

"Part fascinated. Part disturbed," said another viewer.

"Oh yeah! Had to laugh a couple times," another said.

bhambright@lnpnews.com