I saw the first episode on TV last night SBS and fell asleep so didn't see the ending. It started at 12 am! But I loved it as much as I enjoyed and re-watch Inspector Montalbana DVD's. I loved the way they introduced the young Fazio and Catarella, it just seemed to make great sense and continuity.
I hope they continue the series for sure. Yes he loved his food, and to me the actor displayed a feeling of menace if you crossed him the wrong way. But was not a bully and used tact and commonsense dealing with people men and woman alike. What I found in the both series was how they presented the hot blooded and sensual activities of both sexes. Me thought Italian women were somewhat rather conservative and sexually protected by parents, like Viola. Obviously the modern woman has the same freedoms as the men? I enjoyed that episode and hope there are many more. Maybe we English speaking viewers are less biased than the Italians?
I hope they continue the series for sure. Yes he loved his food, and to me the actor displayed a feeling of menace if you crossed him the wrong way. But was not a bully and used tact and commonsense dealing with people men and woman alike. What I found in the both series was how they presented the hot blooded and sensual activities of both sexes. Me thought Italian women were somewhat rather conservative and sexually protected by parents, like Viola. Obviously the modern woman has the same freedoms as the men? I enjoyed that episode and hope there are many more. Maybe we English speaking viewers are less biased than the Italians?