Season 1 • Episode 8
LatestWhile in class with two students - the Russian Ludlow and the American Faber - in the prestigious sports club in which she is a fencing instructor, Neya Tormic is accused by Mrs Falchi of the theft of a jewel. The cousin and colleague Carla asks for help from Nero Wolfe: Neya is none other than the daughter of the only woman whom the investigator has loved. Despite noticing that Carla also went to him to hide a microfilm, Wolfe is astonished and almost moved; that's why he sends Archie Goodwin to the club to investigate.
Interesting modern actualization made by Italian broadcasting service (RAI) of immortal, well-known characters created by the genial American novelist Rex Stout.
Production
Rome as a character—gorgeous, timeless, slightly corrupt.
Acting
Nero's theatrical arrogance is *chefs kiss*.
Writing
Stout's dialogue survives translation beautifully.
Creators
Piero Bodrato, Alessandro Sermoneta, Roberto Iannone, Grazia Giardiello, Chiara Laudani
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
RAI's first Stout adaptation in decades; Italians treat detective fiction as high art, not pulp.
The series was cancelled despite solid ratings—rumored disputes over budget for Wolfe's absurd mansion set.
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