Una pallottola nel cuore

I have watched a number of Italian police/suspense shows and this is by far the best--yes it's better than the more famous Montalbano(s). Better writing and much better acting. Very likeable cast of characters that are just as interesting (if not more interesting) than the plot.

Quickly became a favorite.

It is hard to find "murder mysteries" that have a good cast and know how to strike that tone of "solve the case", and enjoy the ride. This one does. The journalist turned cold case solver premise works quite well. Teaming him up with a daughter he never knew he had really works. The kid playing her son is very cute and likeable too. I enjoy shows where the cast is obviously having a good time. Many times you can see smiles ready to burst out in scenes.

Entertaining series about a retired journalist, Bruno, and his team that solve cases where the accused is innocent with the cooperation of local law enforcement. Other than the daughter, Maggalena, I enjoyed the series and most of the characters. If her goal was to annoy the audience, she succeeded. The role could have been cast better. The other characters were likeable, especially Bruno, and added to the series whether being a quirky couple in the news room or those Bruno finds innocent. It would have been wise to end at Season 2 rather than change the cast and make Maggalena more annoying than necessary.

This was quite charming and fun for the first two seasons. But Season 3 is not worth watching. Maggalena becomes pathetic whiney and repulsive. Yes we get it she is sad and guilt ridden. But the character is pathetic and overacted and ruins what was once a charming show. If you skip Season three you will like the show a lot more.

Likeable characters. And the lead characters are very likeable. Great acting, directing, casting. Plots all make sense .. albeit somewhat farfetched (but that's par for the course with just about every mystery series). And, ironically, although farfetched, some of the twists are predictable (others not). Calling this a 'mystery' series doesn't do it justice. Nor would calling it an 'investigative journalism' series. There are lots of family relationships covered as well. This is mostly a feel good kind of series. Unfortunately the episodes are all approx. 90 minutes, which is more than I like (but others might). I also feel that I know Italy a bit better having seen this series (and having actually been to Italy) - what with the cinematography, and dialogue.