Inspector Montalbano 1999
What is Inspector Montalbano?
Inspector Montalbano is an Italian television series that has been produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999. The show is adapted from the popular detective novels written by Andrea Camilleri.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- First aired
- May 6, 1999
- Last aired
- Mar 8, 2021
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- IT
- Networks
- Rai 2, Rai 1
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Inspector Montalbano is an Italian television series that has been produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999. The show is adapted from the popular detective novels written by Andrea Camilleri. The main character is Commissario Salvo Montalbano, a police inspector who investigates crimes in the fictional Sicilian town of Vigata. The series maintains its setting in this imaginary coastal location, capturing the atmosphere and culture of southern Italy. The show follows Montalbano as he solves various criminal cases, often involving murder mysteries, using his intuition and investigative skills. In 2012, the series expanded with a prequel focusing on the younger years of the titular character. The program has remained faithful to Camilleri's original literary works while bringing the stories to life through television adaptation. The series continues to air on Italian television, maintaining its popularity with audiences who appreciate the blend of mystery, Italian culture, and the scenic Sicilian backdrop.
Should you watch it?
“A Sicilian police inspector solves complex crimes in the fictional town of Vigata.”
- based on novels by Andrea Camilleri
- authentic Sicilian setting
- long-running series
- foreign language content
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric detective stories set in Italy.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Snack Thief May 6, 1999
- E2 The Voice of the Violin May 13, 1999
Season 2 · 2 episodes
- E1 The Shape of Water May 2, 2000
- E2 The Mystery of the Terracotta Dog May 9, 2000
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 Excursion to Tindari May 9, 2001
- E2 The Artist's Touch May 30, 2001
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Sense of Touch Oct 28, 2002
- E2 Montalbano’s Croquettes Nov 4, 2002
- E3 The Scent of the Night Nov 11, 2002
- E4 The Goldfinch and the Cat Nov 18, 2002
Season 5 · 2 episodes
- E1 Turning Point Sep 22, 2005
- E2 Equal Time Sep 29, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What is the series based on?
The show is based on the detective novels of Andrea Camilleri.
Where is the show set?
The stories are set in the imaginary town of Vigata, Sicily.
When did the series begin?
The series has been produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999.
Is there a prequel?
Yes, the series generated a prequel titled Il giovane Montalbano in 2012.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Commissario Salvo Montalbano.