Rocco Schiavone

Rocco Schiavone isn't your typical cop. A deputy commissioner with a blunt tongue and a fondness for weed, he gets sent away from Rome to the snow crowned town of Aosta as a disciplinary measure. The move throws him into a colder climate, a stubborn local culture, and a bureaucracy that chafes at his unorthodox methods. Yet beneath the gruff exterior lies a dogged investigator who lives for cracking a case and reading people. In this Alpine setting, Marco Giallini's performance anchors a crime drama that mixes dry wit with hard edged procedures as it mines the hidden textures of a border town. The show plays the clash between exile and belonging against intricate cases and a wary, colorful cast.

Created by Antonio Manzini and drawn from his crime novels, the show translates his moody plots to television. It showcases northern Italian landscapes and a sharp, character driven crime world anchored by a sardonic antihero for fans worldwide across the globe.

Set against the Alps, the show helped popularize a grittier regional mood in Italian crime drama. Viewers responded to Schiavone's blunt humor, complex morality, and a lead who feels more at home in the shadows than in the spotlight. The setting itself often feels like a character.

Critics praised the series for its brisk pacing and noir infused atmosphere, while leaning into themes of exile, authority, and moral ambiguity. The show balances procedural plots with character study, painting a portrait of a detective who clashes with rules yet relentlessly pursues truth. That pace rewards careful watching.

No major awards are documented for the series. The overall reception centers on the lead performance, writing, and its authentic Alpine setting rather than formal trophies. Viewers often cite the dry humor and intricate crime setups as strengths. It remains a critical success.