The Leopard
CREATOR: Richard Warlow
CAST: Kim Rossi Stuart, Benedetta Porcaroli & Saul Nanni
Based on the classic novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, this 19th-century drama centers around the life of the Prince of Salina. As a member of a Sicilian aristocratic family, Salina finds himself trying to adjust to the shifting winds of social change. But will he adapt or die out with the old guard? As the second adaptation of this story, this version comes from directors Tom Shankland (SAS: Rogue Heroes), Giuseppe Capotondi (Suburra: Blood on Rome), and Laura Luchetti, with a cast that includes the talents of Kim Rossi Stuart, Deva Cassel, Saul Nanni, Benedetta Porcaroli, Paolo Calabresi, and Corrado Invernizzi. All Release dates

La Storia
CREATOR: sca Archibugi
CAST: Jasmine Trinca, Elio Germano & Lorenzo Zurzolo
Close to the end of World War II in post-war Rome, one mother struggles to raise her two sons without a father. Raising children during such a time is not easy, especially when she has to hide her Jewish background amid an era of antisemitism. As if all that weren’t bad enough, poverty also threatens her survival, piled on top of all the persecution. Based on the novel by Elsa Morante and directed by sca Archibugi (The Hummingbird), this historical drama TV series features a cast that includes Jasmine Trinca, Valerio Mastandrea, Elio Germano, sco Zegna, Asia Argento, and Giselda Volodi. All Release dates


Supersex
CREATOR: sca Manieri
CAST: Alessandro Borghi, Jasmine Trinca & Adriano Giannini
Rocco Siffredi is one of the most famous actors in the realm of Italian pornography. His rise to fame is explored in this saga that starts from his humble origins and proceeds into his lengthy career that found him starring in over 1,300 pornographic films. But did he find love amid all that sex? This biographical drama comes from showrunner sca Manieri and directors Matteo Rovere, sco Carrozzini, and sca Mazzoleni, with a cast that includes the talents of Alessandro Borghi (Devils), Jasmine Trinca, Adriano Giannini, Saul Nanni, Enrico Borello, Vincenzo Nemolato, Gaia Messerklinger, Jade Pedri, and Linda Caridi. All Release dates


Everybody Loves Diamonds
CREATOR: Gianluca Maria Tavarelli
CAST: Kim Rossi Stuart, Anna Foglietta, Gianmarco Tognazzi
"Follows a team of small-time Italian thieves who manage to deceive top-level security to steal millions of dollars' worth of precious stones from the Antwerp... All Release dates


The Lying Life of Adults
CREATOR: Edoardo De Angelis
CAST: Giordana Marengo, Valeria Golino & Alessandro Preziosi
Based on the novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, The Lying Life of Adults focuses on the coming-of-age story of Giovanna. Growing up in 1990s Naples, the woman going from adolescence to adulthood through the world she occupies. She gets to witness Naples from many angles, taking in its glorious highs and plunging into its vulgar depths. While exploring the area, she starts to learn more about herself and who she wants to be in this world when she grows up. Adapted with a screenplay by sco Piccolo, this dramatic series stars Valeria Golino, Giuseppe Brunetti, Pina Turco, Giordana Marengo, Alessandro Preziosi, Adriano Pantaleo, and Luigi Chiocca. Watch the trailer of The Lying Life of Adults

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Everything Calls for Salvation
CREATOR: sco Bruni
CAST: Federico Cesari, Andrea Pennacchi & Bianca Nappi
Based on the novel of the same name, this dramatic series follows the life of Daniele, a young man with problems. His life takes an uncomfortable turn when he wakes up in a psychiatric ward. While spending a week in this institution, he gets to meet various patients and understand their problems. He also has to contend with a staff of doctors and nurses who treat the patients less like people, where doctors only care about research and nurses seem to care about nothing. This mixture of poignant drama and sympathetic comedy stars Federico Cesari, Carolina Crescentini, and Filippo Nigro. All Release dates


Don’t Leave me
CREATOR: Leonardo Fasoli
CAST: Vittoria Puccini, Alessandro Roja & Sarah Felberbaum
Policewoman Elena finds herself dealing with a new and tricky realm of crime. She specializes in cyber-crimes and violence focused on minors where they often disappear. Her latest case finds her returning to her hometown of Venice where the body of a boy is discovered in a lagoon. It is there where she reconnects with her former lover of Daniele, who is now commissioner of the Homicide Squad. This procedural drama stars Vittoria Puccini, Alessandro Roja, and Sarah Felberbaum. All Release dates


Leonardo
CREATOR: Frank Spotnitz
CAST: Aidan Turner, Freddie Highmore & Matilda De Angelis
Leonardo da Vinci’s extraordinary life is given new life in this historical drama detailing his rise to fame. But there’s more to the story of this inventor than just the innovations he made over time. In this saga, his inner turmoil is revealed to paint a picture of a tortured artist consumed with the little details and absolute perfection. Aidan Turner plays the titular role with ing performances by Giancarlo Giannini, Matilda De Angelis, Freddie Highmore, and James D'Arcy. All Release dates


Romulus
CREATOR: Matteo Rovere
CAST: Andrea Arcangeli, sco Di Napoli & Marianna Fontana
It is the eighth century B.C., a time of great despair, isolation, and death. It also happens to be the time where the great city of Rome first came to being. The history of such a city is told through the eyes of the various tribes who speak of the stories about Romulus, Remus, and the She-Wolf. Filmed entirely in archaic Latin, this historical drama comes from executive producer Marco Chimenz (Gomorrah, Suburra) and is a thrilling tale of family drama and supernatural intrigue. All Release dates


The New Pope
CREATOR: Paolo Sorrentino
CAST: John Malkovich, Jude Law &
The new installment of Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino once again features Jude Law as the young new Pope of catholics around the world. It's the follow up to the 2016 HBO Show 'The Young Pope'. Watch the trailer of The New Pope

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L’amica geniale
CREATOR: Saverio Costanzo
CAST: Elisa del Genio, Ludovica Nasti & Anna Rita Vitolo
L'amica geniale aka My Brilliant Friend is a new Italian drama series on Netflix. It is based on the books by Elena Ferrante. It's about a woman who recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in 1950's Naples. Watch the trailer of L’amica geniale

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The Name of The Rose
CREATOR: Andrea Porporati
CAST: Damian Hardung, Roberto Herlitzka & Benjamin Stender
Umberto Eco's famous mystery novel gets a TV Adaptation. It's not for the first time that is brought to tv or cinema, but this looks very promising. In The Name of The Rose is about a detective who gets called in to solve a series of murders that have taken place at an abbey. All Release dates


The New Pope
CREATOR: Paolo Sorrentino
CAST: Jude Law, Stefano Accorsi, Javier Cámara, Cécile de
The legendary filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (Grande Belezza) is coming back with the follow-up series to The Young Pope. The New Pope is once again starring Jude Law as a young and ambitious pope in the conspiratory city of The Vatican. All Release dates


Romanzo Famigliare
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Claudio Marmugi, Annalisa Arena & Marius Bizau
A drama about a young 16- year old girl, a clarinetist, who gets pregnant by her teacher. A story that is intertwined with the story of her own mother, who also got... Watch the trailer of Romanzo Famigliare

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Il Miracolo
CREATOR: Niccolò Ammaniti
CAST: Veronica Szawarska, Guido Caprino, Elena Lietti
The Italian police finds a sculpture of Virgin Mary that weeps blood. A real miracle that can be explained by logic, and the mystery makes people go crazy. The series is... Watch the trailer of Il Miracolo

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Gomorra
CREATOR: Leonardo Fasoli, Stefano Bises, Ludovica Rampoldi
CAST: Fortunato Cerlino, Salvatore Esposito & Maria Pia Calzone
The famous series about a power struggle within an Italian maffia organisation. RATING: 87/100

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Il giovane Montalbano
CREATOR: sco Bruni, Andrea Camilleri
CAST: Michele Riondino, Andrea Tidona & Alessio Vassallo
A young detective solves mysterious crimes in Sicilia RATING: 80/100

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Romanzo criminale
CREATOR: Giancarlo De Cataldo
CAST: Vinicio Marchioni, Mauro Meconi & Marco Bocci
A criminal named Lebanese has one dream and one dream only: conquer the underworld of Rome. RATING: 86/100

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Boris
CREATOR: Luca Manzi, Carlo Mazzotta
CAST: sco Pannofino, Caterina Guzzanti & Alessandro Tiberi
The crazy misadventures of a crew filming a low budget television series. RATING: 85/100

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Elisa di Rivombrosa
CREATOR: Marco Alessi, Piero Bodrato
CAST: Vittoria Puccini, Antonino Juorio & Cesare Bocci
A historical drama about the love between a poor woman and a rich man, which is being threatened by a jealous rival. RATING: 78/100

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The Reaping
CREATOR: Roberto D'Antona
CAST: Roberto D'Antona, Annamaria Lorusso & Michael Segal
The paths of nine people cross when they are brought together by weird, violent events taking place in a little town. RATING: 91/100

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The Young Pope
CREATOR: Paolo Sorrentino
CAST: Jude Law, Diane Keaton & Silvio Orlando
Jude law is magnificent as the handsome yet dangerously conservative young pope who wants to bring back the Catholic Church as the mysterious exclusive and strict entity it once was. In the meanwhile we can enjoy all the gossip and politics at the Vatican. This HBO production was created by no other than Paolo Sorrentino, the hottest current Italian film director (La Grande Bellezza) RATING: 84/100

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Luna Nera
CREATOR: Laura Paolucci
CAST: Nathan Macchioni, Nina Fotaras, Federica Fracassi, Manuela Mandracchia
The 17th-century was a dark time for women as the witch trials led to wild accusations of women accused of practicing witchcraft. An unfortunate teenager ends up being one of those placed under the critical eye of the era and must make a difficult choice about the path she wishes to pursue with her life, bound by destiny and love. But she’s not alone as several others face similar trials and troubles in the era where one of the greatest fears was the spreading of demonic powers among the women. Watch the trailer of Luna Nera

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There probably won’t be an Italian series that gained as momentum as Gomorra (2015) in the near future, but Italians know their drama. Here you’ll find a list with the best shows from Italy.