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The Ladies' Paradise 2015

★ 7.6/10 · 15 votes NR ComedySoapDrama 10 seasons · 1349 eps Returning Series
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What is The Ladies' Paradise?

The Ladies' Paradise is an Italian period drama television series that premiered in 2015. The series is loosely based on the 1883 novel Au bonheur des dames by Émile Zola.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
1,349
First aired
Dec 8, 2015
Last aired
May 15, 2026
Original language
IT
Origin
IT
Networks
Rai 1, RaiPlay
Genres
Comedy, Soap, Drama
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Overview

The Ladies' Paradise is an Italian period drama television series that premiered in 2015. The series is loosely based on the 1883 novel Au bonheur des dames by Émile Zola. It focuses on the lives of the owner and workers of a department store based in Milan. The show follows Teresa Iorio, a young woman who leaves her rural Sicilian hometown for Milan to find work at a newly opened department store called The Ladies' Paradise. The series has been broadcast on RAI Italian television and has run for multiple seasons, with a total of 10 seasons listed. The show features a cast including Alessandro Tersigni, Francesca Del Fa, and Roberto Farnesi, and is directed by Marco Maccaferri. The series explores the experiences of Teresa and others as they navigate their lives and work at the department store. The show is also known as Il paradiso delle signore in Italian and Paradise in some sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A young Sicilian woman starts fresh in Milan at a glamorous new department store.”

Reasons to watch
  • vivid 1950s Italian setting
  • strong female protagonist
  • emotional storytelling
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing
  • predictable subplots

you enjoy character-driven dramas set in post-war Europe.

Suitable for general audiences, with mild drama and romance.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 20 episodes
Season 3 · 180 episodes
Season 4 · 160 episodes
Season 5 · 160 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is it based on a book?

Yes, it's loosely based on Émile Zola's 1883 novel Au bonheur des dames.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set in Milan, Italy, in the 1950s.

Who is the main character?

The main character is Teresa Iorio, a young woman from Sicily.

When did the show premiere?

It originally premiered in 2015 on RAI Italian television.

Is it in Italian?

Yes, the show is in Italian with English subtitles available on some platforms.