Inspector Montalbano
Inspector Montalbano

Inspector Montalbano

Inspector Montalbano is an Italian television series produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999, based on the detective novels of Andrea Camilleri. The protagonist is Commissario Salvo Montalbano, and the stories are set in the imaginary town of Vigata, Sicily. In 2012 the series generated a prequel, Il giovane Montalbano.

Inspector Montalbano is an Italian television series produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999, based on the detective novels of Andrea Camilleri. The protagonist is Commissario Salvo Montalbano, and the stories are set in the imaginary town of Vigata, Sicily. In 2012 the series generated a prequel, Il giovane Montalbano.

Watch Free Now

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Snack Thief

Detective Montalbano investigates the murder of a local businessman called Lapecora. Lapecora's widow suspects that he w

EP 2

The Voice of the Violin

When the naked dead body of a young woman is found in a villa outside Vigata, Montalbano discovers that she had recently

EP 1

The Shape of Water

Mr Luparello, a renowned local engineer and leading political figure, is found dead in a car at a notorious prostitution

EP 2

The Mystery of the Terracotta Dog

A criminal turned state witness informs Montalbano of an arms stash in a cave just outside Vigata. Also uncovered in the

EP 1

Excursion to Tindari

A young Don Juan is found murdered in front of his apartment building and an elderly couple are reported missing after a

EP 2

The Artist's Touch

Goldsmith Alberto Larussa appears to have committed suicide by turning his wheelchair into an electric chair. But Inspec

EP 1

The Sense of Touch

The seemingly accidental death of a blind man leads Montalbano to an island off the coast of Siciliy. Here the Inspector

EP 2

Montalbano’s Croquettes

As the small town of Vigata prepares for its New Year celebrations, local police inspector Salvo Montalbano is reluctant

EP 3

The Scent of the Night

Investor Emanuele Gargano has disappeared with the savings entrusted to him by the people of Montelusa. Montalbano's inv

EP 4

The Goldfinch and the Cat

A series of mysterious muggings takes place in Vigata, ending in tragedy when one of the victims is killed. Meanwhile, a

EP 1

Turning Point

Frustrated by his department's repressive handling of security for the G8 summit in Genoa, Montalbano seriously consider

EP 2

Equal Time

The murder of Angelo Bonpensiero would appear to be the start of a mafia war. Montalbano has his doubts. He is then take

EP 1

The Patience of the Spider

Inspector Montalbano is puzzled by the kidnapping of Susanna Mistretta, a young woman whose once-wealthy family has fall

EP 2

The Game of Three Cards

The death of local construction magnate Girolamo Cascio leads Montalbano back to the murder of Cascio's leading competit

EP 1

August Flame

Inspector Montalbano discovers the existence of a secret underground dwelling beneath Mimi's family home and finds a tru

EP 2

The Wings of the Sphinx

The naked body of a young woman is discovered on a beach near Vigata. The girl was shot in the face, her identity is unk

EP 3

The Track of Sand

Montalbano wakes up one morning to find the carcass of a dead horse stranded on the beach below his house. Soon after, a

EP 4

Paper Moon

A distressed woman arrives at Vigata police station to report the disappearance of her brother. Soon enough, the man is

EP 1

The Potter’s Field

As torrential rain pours down on Vigata, a plastic bag containing a body cut into pieces is found in a clay field. All t

EP 2

The Gull’s Dance

Fazio is missing. He's not at home, his mobile is switched off and his father is worried. Believing that the young offic

EP 3

Treasure Hunt

An elderly couple, both religious fanatics, barricade themselves in their home and begin shooting from the windows and b

EP 4

The Age of Doubt

The yacht of a wealthy woman docks at Vigata's harbour as a disfigured body is discovered at sea. Coastguard Laura Bella

EP 1

Angelica’s Smile

A series of burglaries take place at the houses of wealthy Vigata residents. One of the victims is a beguiling young ban

EP 2

Hall of Mirrors

A bomb goes off outside an empty store-room in a quiet Vigata street. Montalbano commences his investigation, but is soo

EP 3

A Voice in the Night

A supermarket controlled by a Mafia family is robbed, setting off a chain of events in which the Mafia's political links

EP 4

A Ray of Light

A woman is attacked and robbed on her way home late at night, but the case leaves Montalbano wondering whether there isn

EP 1

A Delicate Matter

Montalbano is visiting Livia in Boccadasse when he is called back to Vigata to investigate the murder of a 70-year-old p

EP 2

The Mud Pyramid

A man's body is found inside an industrial pipe on a building site. Montalbano and Fazio manage to identify the victim a

EP 1

A Nest of Vipers

Businessman Cosimo Barletta is found dead in his holiday home, with a gunshot to the head. Montalbano's investigation re

EP 2

As Per Procedure

A young woman is found dead and naked in the foyer of an apartment block, her body showing signs of what can only have b

EP 1

Carousel

A local shop is burned down in a clear case of arson. Its owner seems to have disappeared into thin air. Montalbano inve

EP 2

Love

A former prostitute has disappeared. Her sister tells Montalbano that she had recently fallen in love, so the police sta

EP 1

The Other End of the Thread

While busy dealing with the arrival of boat migrants from across the Mediterranean, and with the harrowing human tragedy

EP 2

A Diary from 1943

As Vigata celebrates St George’s Day, an elderly man, born locally, returns to Sicily after having lived in America fo

EP 1

Dearest Salvo ... Your Livia

It's high summer in Vigata and the murdered body of a young woman, Agata Cosentino, is found in the municipal archives w

EP 2

The Safety Net

A Swedish film troupe arrives to shoot a period drama in Vigata. Augello immediately takes a shine to the production's f

EP 1

The Catalanotti Method

Inspector Montalbano investigates the murder of the leader of an amateur dramatics company, whose members' devotion to h

Popular Cast