Father Matteo: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Father Matteo Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Poisoned Apple
Oct 21, 2001
Many of the town's citizens suffer from food poisoning. Police officers investigate and find out that the cause are poisoned apples sold by the Di Giacomos, a family of farmers. Af
Branded Skin
Oct 21, 2001
A young soccer player dies of a drug overdose. Was it an accident or murder? The first person suspected by police officers is the owner of a tattoo shop who was in trouble with dru
Heart of Ice
Oct 28, 2001
Nino Coronna is found in a garden of a villa, next to a corpse. The victim is the owner of the house, Giulia Chimenti's husband. Nino seems to be guilty and is immediately accused
The Magician
Oct 28, 2001
Monica, who believes to have cancer, meets the healer and magician Kaspar, who has a reputation of taking advantage of people in distress. After several healing sessions with Kaspa
Five Lobsters
Nov 4, 2001
A famous chef is killed. Police suspect the Bagnetti brothers, who were evicted by the chef and therefore have a motive. Gerolamo, a homeless man and witness of the homicide accuse
Honest Man
Nov 4, 2001
Maresciallo Cecchini is suspected to be a drug dealer! He supposedly only keeps his position as police officer to cover up his life of crime. Don Matteo and Captain Anceschi have t
The Coach Travel
Nov 11, 2001
Don Matteo is on a bus trip when a rich elderly lady is given a fatal shove. Don Matteo watches the scene but is too far away to recognize the guilty. Police investigations lead to
Maximum Weight
Nov 11, 2001
A young boxer dies during training. Accident or homicide? The boy's trainer is accused of the crime. Don Matteo tries to solve the riddle.
Move Gambling
Nov 18, 2001
A well known businessman is kidnapped. Who organized the abduction? Police seem to be on the right track and arrest an employee of the victim. While the son takes over his father’s
Wife and Oxen of Your Countries
Nov 18, 2001
Tarek, an immigrant, wants to traditionally arrange a wedding for his sons, who disagree with this tradition. To avoid the marriage, Mohammed commits a theft. When his brother Abdu
The Band
Nov 25, 2001
Sergio is run over by a car. His fiancée Angela mourns his death but decides to begin a new life. After joining a music band, she receives anonymous threats: Someone wants her to l
The Bite of the Snake
Nov 25, 2001
During a religious procession, Benito Lippi is bitten by a snake. Only an antidote can help to save his life, but it is hard to find since the snake is of a rare Asiatic breed. Whi
Etruscan Tomb
Dec 2, 2001
During a walk in the woods, Nerino falls into a 'hole' and discovers an old Etruscan tomb, filled with treasures. When police officers arrive, the treasures have disappeared. Suspi
Playing with Fire
Dec 2, 2001
A fire threatens the town. The culprit seems to be a little boy, Fabio, who immediately admits to be guilty. His father is convinced of his innocence and asks Don Matteo for help.
Out Game
Dec 9, 2001
The town's volleyball team won the championship. During the celebration, Varoli, president and trainer of the team, is found dead. Vivana an ex-player of the team is suspected to h
The Confession
Dec 9, 2001
A young woman is killed in her home. Natalina, the house keeper, can aid police investigations because she saw Giovanni Antonelli escaping from the house. The man admits that he ha