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Benito Mussolini's early career from his founding of the Fasci Italiani in 1919 up to the assassination of socialist politician Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 and his speech in Parliament on 3 January 1925.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Benito Mussolini's early career from his founding of the Fasci Italiani in 1919 up to the assassination of socialist politician Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 and his speech in Parliament on 3 January 1925.
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Episode 1
Mussolini had just founded the Fasci di Combattimento when D'Annunzio took Fiume. Mussolini hoped to capitalize on the poet's achievement in the electoral arena.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio ScuratiGuest stars Federico Majorana, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Vincenzo Nemolato, Giovanni Alfieri, Gabriele Falsetta, Federico Mainardi, Daniele Trombetti, Gianluca Gobbi
Episode 2
The elections had decreed an absolute victory for the Socialists. Mussolini seemed finished, but landowners and industrialists sought his help against the strikes.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide SerinoGuest stars Federico Majorana, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Vincenzo Nemolato, Giovanni Alfieri, Gabriele Falsetta, Federico Mainardi, Daniele Trombetti, Gianluca Gobbi
Episode 3
Upon entering parliament, Mussolini wanted to change: to be more strategic, diplomatic, a true statesman. But the Blackshirts rebelled.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode 4
Mussolini wants a new electoral law that would guarantee him an absolute majority. But Don Sturzo, the leader of the Catholics, opposes it.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode 5
Mussolini plans a new electoral law that will guarantee him the absolute majority, but he receives backlash from the leader of the Catholics.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode 6
Mussolini opens the party lists to turncoat politicians from other political parties. An early fascist leader, Forni, takes a stand against him.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode 7
Mussolini wins the elections by a landslide, but Matteotti, a socialist, demands their annulment, denouncing the Blackshirts' violence. Mussolini decides to teach him a lesson.
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode 8
With the discovery of Matteotti's body and the arrest of his assassins, Mussolini is cornered. Will he be able to save himself and fascism?
Directed by Joe WrightWritten by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Luca MarinelliBenito Mussolini
Francesco RussoCesare Rossi
Barbara ChichiarelliMargherita Sarfatti
Benedetta CimattiRachele Mussolini
Gaetano BrunoGiacomo Matteotti
Maurizio LombardiEmilio De Bono
Gianmarco VettoriDino Grandi
Massimo De LorenzoAlfredo Rocco
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