Petra

Weak plot, mediocre screenplay, modest acting....a total mis-hit.

Definitely worth watching. Lead actor portrays a character that is likeable, but seemingly standoffish. As the series continues you learn more about her personality. There's drama, intrigue, humour and a good story line. Hoping for another season!

Yes it's the first series but the two detectives are so opposite in personality I love them. It got better each episode and I can't wait for another hopefully longer series. Well done and just give it a chance.

Perfectly showcasing partnerships and very typical interactions among italians, the two protagonists Cortellesi and Pennacchi - usually great italian comedians, but here so good in a drama! - just wear their characters so naturally you suspect they're acting... themselves. Petra never tries to be a bad, embarassing copy of american crime tv series, but rather offers another option in this genre, tight to the beautiful scenario and people in Genoa (Rome as well, in last episode).

Yet it's still quite watchable. The interaction between Petra and the other detective is quite sweet but some of her techniques seem a little dated and not terribly believable. It's okay.