Series synopsis
L’Ora: Ink Over Bullets, also known as L'Ora - Inchiostro contro piombo is an Italian drama crime television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on January 19, 2022. It ended on February 16, 2022. It stars Claudio Santamaria, Maurizio Lombardi, Francesco Colella and Bruno Di Chiara.
In October 1958, the Sicilian newspaper L’ORA coins the term “MAFIA” for the very first time to denounce the endemic organized crime in the region. Shortly thereafter, a bomb detonates in front of the editorial offices; only two days later the daily reappears with the headline: ‘The Mafia may threaten us, our investigation continues.’ Inspired by true events, L’ORA takes place in Palermo of the late 50 ́s and early 1960s. Newly minted Editor-in-Chief with his group of fearless journalists focus ...
Premise
In October 1958, the Sicilian newspaper L’ORA coins the term “MAFIA” for the very first time to denounce the endemic organized crime in the region. Shortly thereafter, a bomb detonates in front of the editorial offices; only two days later the daily reappears with the headline: ‘The Mafia may threaten us, our investigation continues.’ Inspired by true events, L’ORA takes place in Palermo of the late 50 ́s and early 1960s. Newly minted Editor-in-Chief with his group of fearless journalists focus their investigation on organized crime and its reach into every corner of church and society.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Claudio Santamaria as Antonio Nicastro
- Maurizio Lombardi as Marcello Grisanti
- Francesco Colella as Giulio Rampulla
- Bruno Di Chiara as Salvo Licata
- Daniela Marra as Enza Cusumano
- Giampiero De Concilio as Nicolino "Nic" Ruscica
- Giovanni Alfieri as Domenico Sciamma
- Silvia D'Amico as Anna Nicastro
Supporting cast
- Selene Caramazza as Olivia Butera
- Samuele Segreto as Dino Ruscica
- Marcello Mazzarella as Gaetano Donati
- Tiziana Lodato as Silvia Congiu
- Daniela Scattolin as Nerina
- Giorgia Spinelli as Lawyer Muscarà
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 19, 2022 | February 16, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Sicily, 1958: Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to turn the communist "L'Ora" into a "real" newspaper. Journalist Domenico tries to solve the disappearance of a union leader. |
January 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to confront Dr. Navarra. The Prince advises him to finally write what no one dares to say aloud: the mafia is behind the crimes. |
January 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Journalists from L'Ora witness the beating by the Carabinieri at a peaceful trade union demonstration. The union leader Monteleone takes refuge in the editorial office. |
January 26, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 16, 2022 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |