Series synopsis
Violet like the sea, also known as Viola Come Il Mare is an Italian crime drama mystery television series that premiered on Canale 5 on September 30, 2022. It was created by Francesco Vicario, Francesco Arlanch, Elena Bucaccio, Silvia Leuzzi. It stars Francesca Chillemi, Can Yaman, Antonino Bruschetta and Simona Cavallari.
Viola Vitale, Miss Italy and fashion journalist, returns to Sicily to look for her father. She starts working for a digital news company and joins police inspector Francesco Demir in solving crime with the help of synesthesia.
Premise
Viola Vitale, Miss Italy and fashion journalist, returns to Sicily to look for her father. She starts working for a digital news company and joins police inspector Francesco Demir in solving crime with the help of synesthesia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Francesca Chillemi as Viola Vitale
- Can Yaman as Francesco Demir
- Antonino Bruschetta as Leonardo Piazza
- Simona Cavallari as Claudia Foresi
- David Coco as Santo Buscemi
- Giovanni Scifoni as Matteo Ferrara
- Giovanni Nasta as Turi D'Agata
- Chiara Tron as Tamara Graziosi
Supporting cast
- Mario Scerbo as Alex Leonardi
- Tommaso Basili as Domenico Parisi
- Lorenzo Scalzo as Raffaele Noto
- Alice Arcuri as Vita Stabili
- Nika Perrone as Serena De Nardo
- Valerio Da Silva as Mario Rizzo
- Alessia D'Anna as Fiorella Messina
- Maria Giovanna Adamo as Viola's mother
- Cecilia Di Giuli as Administrator
- Davide Dolores as Pierangelo Aiello
- Silvia Francese as Silvia Messina
- Ruben La Malfa as Carmelo
Guest cast
- Valerio Da Silva as Mario Rizzo
- Alessia D'Anna as Fiorella Messina
- Maria Giovanna Adamo as Viola's mother
- Cecilia Di Giuli as Administrator
- Davide Dolores as Pierangelo Aiello
- Silvia Francese as Silvia Messina
- Ruben La Malfa as Carmelo
- Daniele Virzi as Rosario
- Maurizio Filippo Maiorana as Guest in Silvia's bar
- Marco Rinciari as Nicola Spano
- Kyshan Wilson as Farah
- Romano Reggiani as Raniero Sammartano
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | September 30, 2022 | November 4, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 12 | April 24, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Viola returns from Paris fashion world to Palermo where tries to find her father. She gets job as a crime reporter and is introduced to inspector Francesco Demir who puts her under investigation for killing a young woman. |
September 30, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Viola works with Demir on the case of attempted murder, but finds out that her gift of synaesthesia is not infallible. Tamara encourages Viola to ask for Demir's help with the investigation concerning her missing father. |
September 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A homicide case inspires Viola to question herself about prejudices and how they affect her perception of Demir. At the same time, she is trying to make her boss Claudia notice and appreciate her work. |
October 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Viola struggles with synaesthesia in colorful Palermo. She accepts her incurable condition and tumultuous relationship with Demir. A new PM confuses her feelings as she adjusts to a new boss and colleagues at Sicilia Web News. |
April 24, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Viola and Demir are trying to solve a murder case in which the victim was a man who deceived women online. Meanwhile, their relationship becomes more intimate until Demir finds a photo of the man who might be his father in Viola's bag. |
April 24, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 24, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Canale 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2024 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 09:15:00 |