Il commissario Montalbano

Il commissario Montalbano (1999-2021)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

Salvo Montalbano is the police commissioner of Vigàta, a gruff character who is responsible and serious at work, but often also open and friendly with people he knows he can trust. Montalbano finds he must investigate various criminal acts in his area, for which - thanks to his great intelligence and the help of numerous assistants, even outside the police - he always manages to reconstruct the exact events and to find a solution. Among his colleagues are his deputy, Mimi Augello, inspector Giuseppe Fazio, the awkward policeman, Agatino Catarella and other officers of the police station. Otherwise, among his external collaborators are his friend Ingrid Sjostrom, the journalist Niccolò Zito and, more rarely, Adelina his cook. In his private life, Salvo carries on a long-distance relationship with Livia Burlando, with whom he has a sometimes tempestuous relationship, but in which love always prevails.

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Scheduleevery Monday (100 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S15E01Il metodo Catalanottimars 8, 2021
S14E02La rete di protezionemars 16, 2020
S14E01Salvo Amato, Livia Miamars 9, 2020
S13E02Un diario del '43févr. 18, 2019
S13E01L'altro capo del filofévr. 11, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Il commissario Montalbano first premiere?

Il commissario Montalbano first premiered in 1999.

What is the show about?

Il commissario Montalbano follows the investigations of a police commissioner in Sicily.

Who plays the role of Salvo Montalbano?

Luca Zingaretti plays the role of Salvo Montalbano.

What is the name of the town where the show is set?

The show is set in the fictional town of Vigata, Sicily.

What is Salvo Montalbano's job?

Salvo Montalbano is a police commissioner.

Who is Salvo Montalbano's love interest in the show?

Salvo Montalbano's love interest in the show is Livia Burlando.

What genre does Il commissario Montalbano belong to?

Il commissario Montalbano belongs to the crime drama genre.

Who created the series?

The series was adapted from the books by Andrea Camilleri by Francesco Bruni and Francesco Tummarello.

What is the name of Salvo Montalbano's assistant?

Salvo Montalbano's assistant is Catarella.

What is the name of the episode where a local businessman is found dead in his car?

The episode where a local businessman is found dead in his car is called "Tocco d'artista" (A Touch of Art).

Who is the director of the show?

The show has had multiple directors, including Alberto Sironi, Gianluca Maria Tavarelli, and Luca Zingaretti.

How many episodes does the first season of Il commissario Montalbano have?

The first season of Il commissario Montalbano has six episodes.

What language is the show in?

The show is in Italian.

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Also known as

  • Detective Montalbano (United States)
  • Επιθεωρητής Μονταλμπάνο (Greece)
  • Montalbano felügyelő (Hungary)
  • Комиссар Монтальбано (Russian Federation)
  • Inspector Montalbano (United Kingdom)

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