Series synopsis
The Hunter, also known as Il Cacciatore is an Italian crime drama television series that premiered on Rai 2 on March 14, 2018. It ended on November 10, 2021. It was created by Marcello Izzo, Silvia Ebreul. It stars Francesco Montanari, Miriam Dalmazio, Francesco Foti and Roberto Citran.
French thriller about a serial killer whose life is about to fall apart. Samuel Delauney is a professional hitman working for his mother, the glamorous and domineering matriarch Natacha who helps wealthy clients get rid of their enemies. Natacha has never quite forgiven Samuel for the one and only contract he never fulfilled. On that occasion, instead of killing his mark, he married her.
Premise
French thriller about a serial killer whose life is about to fall apart. Samuel Delauney is a professional hitman working for his mother, the glamorous and domineering matriarch Natacha who helps wealthy clients get rid of their enemies. Natacha has never quite forgiven Samuel for the one and only contract he never fulfilled. On that occasion, instead of killing his mark, he married her.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Francesco Montanari as Saverio Barone
- Miriam Dalmazio as Giada Stranzi
- Francesco Foti as Carlo Mazza
- Roberto Citran as Andrea Elia
- Nicola Rignanese as Capitano Bonanno
- Marco Rossetti as Leonardo Zaza
- Giorgio Caputo as Diego Navarra
- David Coco as Leoluca Bagarella
Supporting cast
- Paolo Briguglia as Tony Calvaruso
- Edoardo Pesce as Giovanni Brusca
- Alessio Praticò as Enzo Salvatore Brusca
- Dario Aita as Pasquale Di Filippo
- Daniela Marra as Monica Calvaruso
- Roberta Caronia as Vincenzina Marchese
- Paolo Ricca as Vito Vitale
- Marcello Mazzarella as Bernardo Provenzano
- Gaetano Bruno as Pietro Aglieri
- Francesca Inaudi as Francesca Lagoglio
- Giancarlo Commare as Bruno Calì
- Chiara Russo as Aurora Mazza
Guest cast
- Giuseppe Lo Piccolo as Fifetto
- Giovanni Vettorazzo as Mazzacchi
- Francesco Stella as Colonnello dei Ros
- Antonio Avella as Giuseppe Di Matteo
- Selene Caramazza as Giada Stranzi Giovane
- Emanuele Misuraca as Saverio Barone Giovane
- Nicasio Catanese as Lucio Raja Giovane
- Vincenzo Pirrotta as Salvatore Donà
- Vincenzo Ferrera as Toscano
- Dario Favuzza as Russo
- Adriano Giammanco as Nicosia
- Fabrizio Romano as Parisi
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 14, 2018 | March 21, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 19, 2020 | March 11, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 20, 2021 | November 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In The Woods A young magistrate makes the decision to denounce his boss after suspecting him of collusion with the underworld. Meanwhile, the Corleone mafia feels the increasing threat of former members. |
March 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Friendly Fire Saverio is entrusted with a new task: to travel to Switzerland in order to recover millions of dollars. |
March 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
A Street Magistrate Saverio manages to obtain the investigation of his first fugitive, Mico Farinella, but in eight months the research does not produce any results. Meanwhile, Tony Calvaruso is involved in the sale of some apartments. |
March 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Until We Die Everything appears to be working out for Saverio, but on the day of his wedding, a prominent Mafia witness finally reveals Brusca’s location. |
February 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
Resist Despite the Brusca brothers’ escape, Saverio remains determined. He realizes he will have to involve an infamous killer to get back on their trail. |
February 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
February Winds The prosecutors are finally on Giuseppe Monticciolo's tracks. Finding him means finding Giovanni Brusca and possibly saving little Giuseppe di Matteo. |
February 28, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boom Saverio continues to hunt elusive the mafioso, Vito Vitale. |
October 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
Pride Saverio is transferred to Trentino, a massive building full of police pensioners. |
October 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
Descent The team hatches a plan to capture Vitale. But who is Number 5? |
October 27, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rai 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 10, 2021 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |