Una pallottola nel cuore

The worst aspect of European police shows is the whining daughter that's gorgeous and wants everything bought for her, like an apartment or a pottery studio, because daddy wasn't home much.

This show is the worst because it has the whining daughter get a job and three apartments plus the love of the cop and they all chase her around telling her how much they love her while she complains. On a scooter. Then there's a minor mystery in there somewhere.

I wish it were better because it should be.

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.

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.

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.

This is somewhat entertaining except that the viewer is focused on his wig which appears as if it might fall off any minute or slides around a bit on his head. It's a bit of a silly romp, with the crimes done Italian style with a lot of drama and a lot of tears. There's a lot of predictability of outcomes. As usual, food figures heavily as a centerpiece for many of the scenes. On the whole, it is watchable as long as it's not taken seriously!