Series synopsis
Portobello is an Italian drama crime television series that premiered on HBO Max on February 20, 2026. It ended on March 27, 2026. It was created by Marco Bellocchio. It stars Fabrizio Gifuni, Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano and Barbora Bobuľová.
In the early '80s, Enzo Tortora is one of the most beloved figures on Italian television. But in the midst of Italy's war against organized crime, Enzo's life is upended when he's falsely connected to the notorious Camorra criminal ring.
Premise
In the early '80s, Enzo Tortora is one of the most beloved figures on Italian television. But in the midst of Italy's war against organized crime, Enzo's life is upended when he's falsely connected to the notorious Camorra criminal ring.
Premise: Guilty until proven innocent
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora
- Lino Musella as Giovanni Pandico
- Romana Maggiora Vergano as Francesca Scopelliti
- Barbora Bobuľová as Anna Tortora
- Alessandro Preziosi as Giorgio Fontana
- Fausto Russo Alesi as Diego Marmo
- Carlotta Gamba as Silvia Tortora
- Salvatore D'Onofrio as Michele Morello
Supporting cast
- Valeria Marini as Moira Orfei
- Tommaso Ragno as Marco Pannella
- Irene Maiorino as Nadia Marzano
- Massimiliano Rossi as Pasquale Barra
- Paolo Pierobon as Prof. Dall'Ora
- Alessandro Fella as Renato Vallanzasca
- Gianfranco Gallo as Raffaele Cutolo
- Gianmaria Martini as Andrea Villa
- Giovanni Buselli as Gianni Melluso
- Pier Giorgio Bellocchio as Detenuto
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 20, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
28 Million Viewers While Enzo Tortora questions whether to continue his hugely popular TV show, Giovanni Pandico faces a series of betrayals in jail. |
February 20, 2026 |
| 2 |
Jail After his very public arrest, Enzo watches from his prison cell as the accusations against him snowball and the media frenzy intensifies. |
February 27, 2026 |
| 3 |
Infallible While a deteriorating Enzo gets a rare visit with his daughters, Judge Fontana prepares his case against the Camorra. |
March 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 20, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2026 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |