Seasons & Episodes
The Snack Thief
Detective Montalbano investigates the murder of a local businessman called Lapecora. Lapecora's widow suspects that he w
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
The Shape of Water
Mr Luparello, a renowned local engineer and leading political figure, is found dead in a car at a notorious prostitution
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
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
The Artist's Touch
Goldsmith Alberto Larussa appears to have committed suicide by turning his wheelchair into an electric chair. But Inspec
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
Montalbano’s Croquettes
As the small town of Vigata prepares for its New Year celebrations, local police inspector Salvo Montalbano is reluctant
The Scent of the Night
Investor Emanuele Gargano has disappeared with the savings entrusted to him by the people of Montelusa. Montalbano's inv
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
Turning Point
Frustrated by his department's repressive handling of security for the G8 summit in Genoa, Montalbano seriously consider
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
The Patience of the Spider
Inspector Montalbano is puzzled by the kidnapping of Susanna Mistretta, a young woman whose once-wealthy family has fall
The Game of Three Cards
The death of local construction magnate Girolamo Cascio leads Montalbano back to the murder of Cascio's leading competit
August Flame
Inspector Montalbano discovers the existence of a secret underground dwelling beneath Mimi's family home and finds a tru
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
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
Paper Moon
A distressed woman arrives at Vigata police station to report the disappearance of her brother. Soon enough, the man is
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
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
Treasure Hunt
An elderly couple, both religious fanatics, barricade themselves in their home and begin shooting from the windows and b
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
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
Hall of Mirrors
A bomb goes off outside an empty store-room in a quiet Vigata street. Montalbano commences his investigation, but is soo
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
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
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
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
A Nest of Vipers
Businessman Cosimo Barletta is found dead in his holiday home, with a gunshot to the head. Montalbano's investigation re
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
Carousel
A local shop is burned down in a clear case of arson. Its owner seems to have disappeared into thin air. Montalbano inve
Love
A former prostitute has disappeared. Her sister tells Montalbano that she had recently fallen in love, so the police sta
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
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
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
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
The Catalanotti Method
Inspector Montalbano investigates the murder of the leader of an amateur dramatics company, whose members' devotion to h