The Octopus 1984
“The fight against the mafia!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 11, 1984
- Last Aired
- January 17, 2001
- Format
- 10 seasons · 48 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~96 hours (120 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Episode 1" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada
- Networks
- Rai 1, Rai 2
- Where to Stream
- Rai Play, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel
What is The Octopus?
The television series "The Octopus" is a crime drama that explores the themes of power, money, violence, and corruption. The series portrays the mafia as a dominant force that exercises control through extensive networks.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 11, 1984
- Last aired
- Jan 17, 2001
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- IT
- Networks
- Rai 1, Rai 2
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 63 votes
- Format
- 10 seasons · 48 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~120 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- Rai 1, Rai 2
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 48 episodes and an average 120-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Octopus" is a crime drama that explores the themes of power, money, violence, and corruption. The series portrays the mafia as a dominant force that exercises control through extensive networks. The show's narrative revolves around the struggle against this powerful and corrupt entity.
Should you watch it?
“A sprawling crime epic exposing the deadly reach of organized crime.”
- Complex portrayal of organized crime networks
- High-stakes drama with international scope
- Unflinching look at power and corruption
- Graphic violence may disturb some viewers
- Dark tone throughout
You enjoy expansive crime dramas about organized crime networks.
Contains graphic violence and mature themes suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 11, 1984
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Mar 6, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 12, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 13, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Mar 19, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Mar 19, 1984
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Paola Mytharc Jan 12, 1986
- E2 Friends in Common Core Jan 13, 1986
- E3 Return to Rome Core Jan 19, 1986
- E4 Vengeance Core Jan 20, 1986
- E5 Criminal Ambition Mytharc Jan 26, 1986
- E6 Destiny Mytharc Jan 27, 1986
Season 3 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Good and Evil Mytharc Apr 5, 1987
- E2 No Escape Core Apr 6, 1987
- E3 Thirsting for Vengeance Mytharc Apr 12, 1987
- E4 Refuge Core Apr 13, 1987
- E5 Massacre Core Apr 19, 1987
- E6 To the South Again Mytharc Apr 20, 1987
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Apr 13, 1987
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 5, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 6, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 12, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 13, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Mar 19, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Mar 20, 1989
Season 5 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 14, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 15, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 21, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Aug 22, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Aug 28, 1990
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Killing Attempt Mytharc Nov 30, 1992
- E2 The Core Core Dec 6, 1992
- E3 The Man of the Letters Core Dec 7, 1992
- E4 The Trap Core Dec 13, 1992
- E5 Codename: West Mytharc Dec 14, 1992
- E6 A Secret is Revealed Mytharc Dec 20, 1992
Season 7 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Return to Sicily Mytharc Mar 5, 1995
- E2 The Barrottii Gang Core Mar 6, 1995
- E3 Look Out for Saverio Core Mar 12, 1995
- E4 The Inquest Core Mar 13, 1995
- E5 The Killing Attempt Mytharc Mar 19, 1995
- E6 The Sentence Mytharc Mar 20, 1995
Season 8 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 5, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Oct 6, 1997
Season 9 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 9, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Mar 16, 1998
Season 10 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 10, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Jan 17, 2001
Frequently asked questions
Is this series based on real events?
The series depicts fictional organized crime networks and characters.
Does the series show international crime networks?
Yes, the story involves both local and international criminal organizations.
Is the violence explicit in this series?
The series contains graphic depictions of violence as part of its crime drama.
What is the main theme of the show?
The series explores power, money, violence and corruption in organized crime.
Is this a standalone series or part of a franchise?
This is a single television series focusing on organized crime networks.
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