Series synopsis
Inspector Ricciardi, also known as Il Commissario Ricciardi is an Italian crime mystery drama television series that premiered on Rai 1 on January 25, 2021. It was created by Maurizio De Giovanni. It stars Lino Guanciale, Antonio Milo, Serena Iansiti and Maria Vera Ratti.
Naples, 1932. Detective Luigi Alfredo Ricciardi leaves no crime unsolved, being able to see the ghosts of people who have died violently and listen to their last thought. But this extraordinary gift is both a blessing and a curse!
Premise
Naples, 1932. Detective Luigi Alfredo Ricciardi leaves no crime unsolved, being able to see the ghosts of people who have died violently and listen to their last thought. But this extraordinary gift is both a blessing and a curse!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lino Guanciale as Luigi Alfredo Ricciardi
- Antonio Milo as Raffaele Maione
- Serena Iansiti as Livia Lucani
- Maria Vera Ratti as Enrica Colombo
- Nunzia Schiano as Rosa
- Fabrizia Sacchi as Lucia Maione
- Peppe Servillo as Don Pierino
- Adriano Falivene as Bambinella
Supporting cast
- Enrico Ianniello as Bruno Modo
- Marco Palvetti as Falco
- Mario Pirrello as Angelo Garzo
Guest cast
- Christiane Filangieri as Carmen Fago
- Luca Saccoia as Mario Capece
- Domenico Cuomo as Andrea Capece
- Martina Palmitesta as Fedora Marra
- Roberto Caccioppoli as Attilio Romor
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 25, 2021 | March 1, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 4 | March 6, 2023 | March 21, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 4 | November 10, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vengeance Will Be Mine The great tenor Arnaldo Vezzi is found dead in his dressing room at the Teatro San Carlo. |
January 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Blood Curse Ricciardi investigates the murder of a card-reader who also worked as a loan-shark in the poor neighborhood. |
February 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Everyone in Their Place Ricciardi is called to investigate the murder of a Neapolitan noblewoman. |
February 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fever As Ricciardi grieves his beloved housekeeper Rosa, the death of a man in a lottery office leads him to investigate a count and his charming wife. |
March 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Sould of Glass When Countess Palmieri’s husband is accused of murdering lawyer Piro, she begs Ricciardi for help. Does he know what he’s getting into? |
March 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Unnamed Serenade In a murder the obvious culprit is the boxer in love with the victim’s wife. But Ricciardi is skeptical. Meanwhile, Manfred plans to propose to Enrica. |
March 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
With My Own Hands As Naples prepares for Christmas, Ricciardi investigates the murder of a Fascist port officer and his wife, while cautiously courting Enrica. |
November 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Living and the Dead After a pharmacist is murdered, Ricciardi links a series of ritual killings. His love for Enrica forces him to face his dark curse. |
November 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Angel's Purgatory When a Jesuit priest is found murdered, Ricciardi uncovers links to influential families. It is a race to solve the case before his wedding. |
November 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rai 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2025 |
| Runtime | 105 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:30:00 |