Episode 1
Episode 1
16m8.2 / 10
Zero, a comics writer and artist who imagines his conscience as an armadillo, remembers how he first met his friend, Alice, when they were 17 years old.
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Directed by Zerocalcare
TV series
Tear Along the Dotted Line
2021TV-MA1 season8.4 / 10
A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
17m8.0 / 10
Zero recalls when, at 11 years old, he was briefly the teacher's pet. While on the way to pick up Secco, Zero has trouble changing a flat tire.
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Directed by Zerocalcare
Episode 3
Episode 3
19m8.0 / 10
Zero describes his nightmarish experience tutoring kids. While waiting for Secco, Zero tells Sarah why he's so obsessed with being punctual.
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Directed by Zerocalcare
Episode 4
Episode 4
20m8.5 / 10
While on the train to Biella, Zero recollects what it was like struggling to look for work and explains, in detail, his apartment's various "domains."
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Directed by Zerocalcare
Episode 5
Episode 5
22m8.5 / 10
Admitting he's bad at giving emotional support, Zero remembers consoling Alice after a breakup. An encounter with a former student rattles Zero.
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Directed by Zerocalcare
Episode 6
Episode 6
21m9.3 / 10finale
In Biella, Zero struggles with how to grieve as Sarah blasts him for making it about him. Later, he learns of a shocking secret that sends him reeling.
Episode credits
Directed by ZerocalcareGuest stars Chiara Gioncardi, Ambrogio Colombo, Michele Foschini, Paolo Vivio, Alessandra Sani, Ezio Conenna, Veronica Puccio
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about Tear Along the Dotted Line
Cast
ZerocalcareZerocalcare (voice)
Valerio MastandreaArmadillo (voice)
Chiara GioncardiSarah (voice)
Ambrogio ColomboAlice's Father (voice)
Michele FoschiniTizio (voice)
Paolo VivioSecco (voce)
Alessandra SaniOther Female Voices (voice)Ezio ConennaOther Male Voices (voice)
Credits
- Created by
- Zerocalcare
- Written by
- Zerocalcare
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- Strappare lungo i bordi
Networks & production
Netflix
Movimenti ProductionItaly- BAO PublishingItaly
- Direzione Generale CinemaItaly
Themes
adult animationbased on comic
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