Series synopsis
Life as Carlo, also known as Vita da Carlo is an Italian comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on November 5, 2021. It ended on November 28, 2025. It was created by Carlo Verdone, Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti. It stars Carlo Verdone, Max Tortora, Alessandro Haber and Monica Guerritore.
Carlo Verdone plays himself by portraying the drama and the comedy of his private life and his relationship with a loving and oppressive mother: Rome.
Premise
Carlo Verdone plays himself by portraying the drama and the comedy of his private life and his relationship with a loving and oppressive mother: Rome.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carlo Verdone as se stesso
- Max Tortora as se stesso
- Alessandro Haber as se stesso
- Monica Guerritore as Sandra
- Andrea Pennacchi as Presidente della Regione
- Anita Caprioli as Annalisa
- Antonio Bannò as Chicco
- Caterina De Angelis as Maddalena
Supporting cast
- Maria Paiato as Annamaria
- Demetra Bellina as Deborah
- Claudia Potenza as Ivana
- Irene Girotti as Samira
- Filippo Contri as figlio di Carlo
Guest cast
- Lorenzo Renzi as Beniamino
- Claudia Genolini
- Barbara Esposito
- Emiliano Campagnola as Nicola
- Loredana Piedimonte as Anunnziata
- Christian De Sica as Self
- Morgan as Self
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 5, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 15, 2023 | September 29, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 15, 2024 | November 23, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 10 | November 28, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A great proposal Rome needs a mayor who knows this city inside and out. Someone who loves it as the Romans love it. ...And who better than Carlo Verdone? When Signoretti, the president of the Lazio Region, asks Verdone to run for mayor the actor promises to think about it, but due to a series of coincidences the news reaches Roberto D'Agostino's ears - which makes it dramatically public. |
November 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
A man without peace Rosa, Carlo's press officer, tries to deny the rumors that he is running for mayor. When the party, however, publishes a tweet in which he announces his candidacy and the news becomes public. Doubtful about what to do, during one of his usual nocturnal walks Carlo meets Alessandro Haber who, in the grip of alcohol fumes, brings him back to the most important theme: art. |
November 5, 2021 |
| 3 |
Ready for anything At the exhibition of his friend Antonello Venditti, Carlo argues with his son Giovanni who accuses him of not being able to say NO to anyone. In fact, Carlo not only can't decide on the candidacy for mayor, but he can't even get rid of Chicco, his daughter's boyfriend, and put a stop to Erminia, a terminally ill who persecutes him with messages and phone calls. |
November 5, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joke with the infantry and leave the saints alone Carlo wants to live his life as he wishes. After the success of his book he meets an adventurous writer, Sofia. While helping Chicco win back Maddalena, he tries to make a new film with the singer Sangiovanni. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Schoolmates Carlo offers Max a role in his film. Carlo tries to support his children, while family tensions emerge. Sangiovanni is hesitant about his involvement in the film. Carlo and Sofia chat pleasantly and begin a relationship. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
A moonless night Carlo proposes the script to Ludovica Martino, but she is reluctant to act with Sangiovanni. During a night swim in the sea Carlo and Sofia are robbed. When Carlo returns home he discovers that Chicco is in the hospital. |
September 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The music is over Maddalena gets a job and Chicco becomes a stay-at-home dad. Sandra gets engaged and Sofia is arrested, Giovanni is with a conspiracy theorist and Annamaria faces a vice and a new neighbor. Carlo receives an unexpected offer. Will he accept? |
November 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
The baptism Having accepted the artistic direction of the Festival, Carlo calls Thomas, an expert organizer, who warns him of the difficulties. Worried, Carlo goes to his nephew's baptism, but Maddalena does not arrive in time, causing a family crisis. |
November 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Discoveries and returns Chicco and Maddalena are in crisis. He lives with Carlo with the baby, while she is busy with work and is getting closer to Diego. Carlo hires Eva, a babysitter that everyone likes, maybe too much by Chicco. He discovers the talent of Lucio Corsi for Sanremo. |
November 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The exile Carlo is in Nice and has no intention of returning to Rome, but a proposal will change everything. |
November 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
Professor Verdone At the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, who is plotting against Carlo? |
November 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
Envy is an ugly beast Carlo, a guest on "Belve," is put in difficulty by Francesca Fagnani. |
November 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 28, 2025 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |