

6.0100 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestThe story of Cesare Mori, who served as prefect of Palermo, Italy, in the early 20th century.
Acting
Vincent Perez brings haunted intensity to a man consumed by his mission.
Production
1920s Sicily recreated with dusty authenticity — you can feel the heat.
Creators
Gianni Lepre, Antonio Domenici
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Cesare Mori was exiled by Mussolini in 1929 for becoming too powerful — the show hints at this but doesn't depict it.
Mori's methods (mass arrests, internal exile, torture) are still debated in Italy as necessary evil or fascist precursor.