Series synopsis
Petra is an Italian crime drama mystery comedy television series that premiered on Sky Cinema on December 6, 2020. It ended on October 15, 2025. It was created by Maria Sole Tognazzi. It stars Andrea Pennacchi, Paola Cortellesi, Antonio Zavatteri and Manuela Mandracchia.
Genoa. Two failed marriages behind her, free from romantic ties, unconventional, and constantly searching for her place in the world, protagonist Petra Delicato—played by Paola Cortellesi—formerly a lawyer, now an inspector in the Flying Squad. Thanks to her new assignment, which will lead her to face new challenges, she will be able to get back on track, not only professionally.
Her frankness, her direct manner, and her biting, witty wit will also shape her relationship with her colleague Mont ...
Premise
Genoa. Two failed marriages behind her, free from romantic ties, unconventional, and constantly searching for her place in the world, protagonist Petra Delicato—played by Paola Cortellesi—formerly a lawyer, now an inspector in the Flying Squad. Thanks to her new assignment, which will lead her to face new challenges, she will be able to get back on track, not only professionally.
Her frankness, her direct manner, and her biting, witty wit will also shape her relationship with her colleague Monte (Andrea Pennacchi), with whom, despite their numerous personality differences, she will build a solid professional affinity as well as a sincere friendship.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrea Pennacchi as Antonio Monte
- Paola Cortellesi as l'ispettrice Petra Delicato
- Antonio Zavatteri
- Manuela Mandracchia as Beatrice
- Andrei Nova as Sergej Ivanov
- Francesco Colella as Marco
- Baby Gaga as Anna
- Judith Steinhäuser
Guest cast
- Andrei Nova as Sergej Ivanov
- Francesco Colella as Marco
- Baby Gaga as Anna
- Judith Steinhäuser
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 6, 2020 | January 10, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 4 | September 21, 2022 | October 12, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 2 | October 8, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death Rites Inspector Petra Delicato, a fascinating and contradictory woman, is called to investigate a series of rapes in the alleys of Genoa. All the assaults have a common denominator: a mysterious mark that the rapist carves on the girls' wrists. Forced to collaborate with Deputy Inspector Antonio Monte, Petra must embark on a dangerous manhunt that will prove more challenging than she could have ever imagined. |
December 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Dog Day The discovery of an unidentified body introduces Petra and Antonio to the world of the illegal guard dog trade. A handsome veterinarian, a trainer, and a mutt nicknamed Spavento will be their companions during a complicated investigation, fraught with murders and twists. To solve a case where nothing is as it seems, Petra and Antonio will be forced to risk everything. |
December 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Messengers of Darkness After appearing on a television program, Petra receives a package at the police station. Inside, preserved in a jar of formalin, is a surgically severed penis and a clue to decipher. Is it a threat or a dramatic cry for help? In the following days, more packages and new clues arrive. Petra and Antonio must enlist the help of Egor, a charming policeman recently arrived from Moscow, to solve a nightmarish puzzle. |
January 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Snakes in Paradise In a luxury complex, Petra and Antonio investigate the murder of a man with many hidden secrets. |
September 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Ship Loaded with Rice The death of a homeless man forces Petra and Antonio to confront a cruel reality. |
September 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Devilish Carnival The corpse of a boy disguised as a devil leads Petra and Antonio to a terrible hidden truth. |
October 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Silence of the Cloisters We find Petra immersed in a new domestic balance and grappling with a new, extremely complicated case: a murder and theft of a relic inside a convent. In an attempt to unravel the mystery, Petra and Antonio must immerse themselves in the world of art theft and the highly secretive community of nuns, thus coming into contact with a concept of community that will touch Petra more deeply than she imagined. |
October 8, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Honours of the House When a prominent businessman is murdered while in the company of a young prostitute, Petra and Antonio are forced to undertake a dangerous professional journey to track down the killer. In a city unfamiliar to them, they will find unexpected help from a man who once played a pivotal role in Petra's life. |
October 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Cinema |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:15:00 |