PI really exist A ranking of the best Rai fiction of all time? Yes, above all When they are original productions, well written and well interpreted. From the Commissioner Montalbanoloved abroad to the historic success of The octopus, The best “Made in Italy” series that have really left their mark. A journey through time between different and beautiful stories, To see and see again on Raiplay.
All the best Rai fiction ever: the ranking of Italian TV series, the most beautiful
Commissioner Montalbano
Impossible to resist Luca Zingaretti and his alter ego Salvo Montalbano. Everything is forgiven to him, even the traumatic break with Livia, the historical girlfriend. The Italian series among the most loved managed to tell a splendid and difficult land like Sicily admirable. The fiction directed by Alberto Sironi honors Andrea Camilleri’s beautiful novels And he reached, with his stories full of humanity and beauty, over 21 countries around the world. A nice goal for the precious collaborators Mimì Augiello (Cesare Bocci) and Catarella (Angelo Russo).
The octopus
The perfect example of how television serial could be A powerful weapon of knowledge and awareness of the history of Italy. The story of the mafia, politics, corruption and courage of the institutions He even received the compliments from Giovanni Falcone. The series was directed by Masters of the direction as Damiano Damiani and Florestano Vancini. There was no lack of the musical contribution of composers such as Riz Ortolani and Ennio Morricone. Michele Placido in the role of Commissioner Cattani is a perfect protagonist.
Best Rai fiction, the most international
Sandokan
50 years have passed but The adventures of the Mompracem tiger are timeless. The 1976 script directed by Sergio Sollimataken from the novels of Emilio Salgari, And One of the most ambitious mega productions in the history of Italian television. The long gestation of this Kolossal – 4 years to make it – has been a well -repaired effort by the blazing beauty of the staging and the charisma of the interpreters. Despite the great wait for the new adventures of Sandokan With Can Yaman and Alessandro Preziosi comparison With Kabir Bedi, Philippe Leroy and Adolfo Celi It is impossible.
Best Rai fiction, the coolest: The brilliant friend
The writer Elena Ferrante has conquered every corner of the world with the protagonists of his novels. Saverio CosTanzo collected the challenge and brought the lives of Lenù and Lila on the small screen. The result is a series of great quality who managed to translate the complex universe of one of the most mysterious contemporary authors into images. Among the interpreters the excellent Alba Rohrwacher, Edoardo Pesce, Eduardo Scarpetta and Sonia Bergamasco.
Best Rai fiction, the most poignant series
The vertical line
The vertical line He was able to tell the drama of the disease with masterful lightness. This is the right description of the miniseries taken from the autobiographical story of Mattia Torre, appreciated screenwriter of Borisas well as director of the fiction. Luigi (Valerio Mastandrea) discovers he has kidney cancer. Supported by his wife Elena (Greta Scarano) Enter the hospital for the operation. During the long hospitalization, he discovers the raw reality and solidarity with other oncological patients.
Best Rai fiction, the youngest: Sea outside
Rai Fiction has produced a series that has already become a cult. Sea outside, written by Cristiana Farina and Maurizio Careddu, It tells the raw and touching events of the prisoners and staff of the juvenile prison of Naples. A great quality writing work, capable of combining the reality of those who live within the walls of a cell and the difficulties that everyone face “outside”. In the cast, Carmine Rietano stands out, Carolina Crescentini and Nicolas Maupas.
Best Rai fiction, “Sea outside 5”
Best Rai fiction, the most romantic series
Orders
From 1999 to 2002 Sabrina Ferilli, Nancy Brilli, Veronica Pivetti and Anna Valle have hypnotized millions of spectators with Orders, A melodrama that really did school. A simple story like a photo novel of the 1950s: 4 orders of a very separate boutique in the center of Rome share loves, dramas, difficult moments and moments of happiness between dream clothes and broken dreams. In the cast also Massimo Ghini and Massimo Ciavarro.
All crazy for love
Aired for three seasons (from 2008 to 2012) It is a small jewel between the Rai fiction. Written by Ivan Cotroneo and directed by Riccardo Milaniputs At the center of history Stefania Rocca and Emilio Solfrizzi. Divorced and with children, they meet as neighbors, They detext and then fall in love. In the cast, Carlotta Natoli, Sonia Bergamasco and Neri Marcorè In the role of a hilarious sciupafemmine. The extra touch: the musical incursions that underline the mood of the protagonists.
Veronica Pivetti, Sabrina Ferilli and Nancy Brilli at the presentation of “orders”. (Handle)
Best Rai fiction, the most viewed
The Inspector Coliandro
Italy loves the stories of guards and thieves, of brave captains and intrepid policemen. The magnificent pen of Carlo Lucarelli and the original direction of the Manetti Bros they built a more cinematic than television character And far from the trivial executioner everything in one piece. The merit is also by Giampaolo Morelli, which infuses its inspector a stretch from an irresistible clumsy, Ready to get into trouble and to be in love with every woman she encounters.
Marshal Rocca
In 1995, Rai churns out a fiction between police and comedy, who traced the road to seriality with an error -proof formula. At the center of the adventures a magnificent Gigi Proiettithere are cases to solve, a provincial town, a romantic and quiet love story between over 40. The object of the mature desire for Rocca is Stefania Sandrelli, the beautiful pharmacist of the country.
Best Rai fiction, the most irreverent: Rocco Schiavone
Once again, Television fishing from successful novels to create high quality stories. The merit is not only of the writer Antonio Manzini and his imaginary inspector But of the face and voice of Marco Giallini. It is impossible to distinguish the character of a character and that of his interpreter. Giallini and Schiavone are one. Fans await to know if there will be a seventh season.
Best Rai fiction, the most loved
Don Matteo
The success of Don Matteo, From 2000 to today, it seems to never end. The detective priest It has become a family figure in the homes of Italians. The protagonist Terence Hill He always manages to help the police (Nino Frassica, Flavio Insinna) with the help of the perpetual Natalina (Nathalie Guetta). A reassuring series that tells The edifying provincial life.
Best Rai fiction, the most appreciated medical drama: DOC – In your hands
If Italian television is full of American and European seriality with DOC – In your hands We go in the opposite direction. The original subject of Francesco Arlanch and Viola Rispoli was purchased by many countries for vision and for local adaptation. Inspired by true history Dr. Pierdante Piccioni who, due to an accident, has lost the memory of the last 12 years, Luca Argentero has as its protagonist, And in the cast Matilde Gioli and Pierpaolo Spollon.
Best Rai fiction, the most feminist
Imma Tatarani – Deputy Prosecutor
In the police series taken from the books of Mariolina Venice, Women are the absolute protagonists. From the formidable prosecutor (Vanessa Scalera) to the friend Chancellor (Barbara Ronchi), from the teenage daughter (Valentina Azzariti) to the forgetful mother (Lucia Zotti). In the middle, a happy marriage to a dreamer husband (Massimiliano Gallo) and a forbidden love for the youngest marshal (Alessio Lapice). Season 5, still in the production phase, will be the last.
The investigations of Lolita Lobosco
A champion of good, beautiful, sensual justice and with a strong sense of irony. What more do you want? Lolita Lobosco, deputy chief of the Bari police, Interpreted by a perfect Luisa Ranieri (including accent) is able to solve any mystery. While always managing to capture the evil on duty, he never gives up high heels, his femininity and adventures with often young men. In the cast, Lunetta Savino in the role of Lolita’s motherFilippo Scicchitano and Bianca Nappi.
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