The Cesaronis

Giulio is a widower doing his best to raise three sons in Rome's working-class Garbatella, where he also helps run a wine shop with his brothers. Lucia, a divorced mother from Milan, is trying to rebuild life with her two daughters. When the two cross paths they recognize each other from a teenage romance and slowly reconnect, deciding to share a home. The collision of different backgrounds, parenting styles, and everyday habits fuels the comedy, as two families learn to live together under one roof while juggling work, school, and neighborhood life, with love and frustration often arriving at the same time.

The series premiered in Italy in 2006 and stars Claudio Amendola as Giulio, alongside Antonello Fassari, Rita Savagnone, Matteo Branciamore, and Niccolò Centioni. It was produced as a television comedy aimed at mainstream Italian audiences.

Critics and viewers gave mixed to positive responses, and it holds a 7.075/10 average from 53 votes. Reviewers tended to praise the warm, human performances and the show's focus on family dynamics, while noting its reliance on familiar sitcom beats. Major themes include blended families, class contrast between Rome and Milan, parental responsibility, and the comic friction of household life.

Set in the well known Garbatella neighborhood, the show resonated with many Italian viewers by putting local streets and social types at the center of its stories. It became a recognizable example of 2000s Italian family comedy television, often referenced when people talk about shows that capture neighborhood life and Roman character.

The series wasn't a major player on the international awards circuit, but it did help raise the profiles of its leads in Italy and secured a steady audience during its run. Performances by the cast received steady praise from viewers, who appreciated the mix of humor and domestic situations.