Series synopsis
The Lions of Sicily, also known as I leoni di Sicilia is an Italian drama television series that premiered on Rai 1 on October 25, 2023. It ended on November 1, 2023. It stars Michele Riondino, Miriam Leone, Donatella Finocchiaro and Vinicio Marchioni.
Follow brothers Paolo and Ignazio, two small spice merchants who have escaped from a Calabria stuck in the past in search of social redemption. In Sicily they invent a future, turning a small, run-down shop into a flourishing business that young Vincenzo, with his revolutionary ideas, will transform into an economic empire.
Premise
Follow brothers Paolo and Ignazio, two small spice merchants who have escaped from a Calabria stuck in the past in search of social redemption. In Sicily they invent a future, turning a small, run-down shop into a flourishing business that young Vincenzo, with his revolutionary ideas, will transform into an economic empire.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michele Riondino as Vincenzo Florio
- Miriam Leone as Giulia Portalupi
- Donatella Finocchiaro
- Vinicio Marchioni as Paolo Florio
- Eduardo Scarpetta as Ignazio Florio
- Paolo Briguglia as Ignazio Florio
- Ester Pantano as Giuseppina giovane
- Adele Cammarata as Giovanna D'Ondes
Supporting cast
- Massimo De Lorenzo as FRANGIPANE
- Maurizio Jiritano as Barone Morillo
Guest cast
- Riccardo Graziosi as Pietro Rossi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 25, 2023 | November 1, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Paolo and Ignazio escape to Palermo, where they lay the foundations for the future Florio empire. |
October 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Vincenzo leaves his adolescence behind and prepares to run the Florio empire. |
October 25, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Meeting Giulia turns Vincenzo's convictions upside down and shakes all his beliefs. |
October 25, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rai 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 25, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |