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In late 19th-century Turin, young Lidia Poët fights against everything and everyone to get what is rightfully hers: to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers; a profession, at the time, reserved exclusively for men. Nevertheless, nothing could stop her dream of becoming the first female lawyer in Italy.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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In late 19th-century Turin, young Lidia Poët fights against everything and everyone to get what is rightfully hers: to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers; a profession, at the time, reserved exclusively for men. Nevertheless, nothing could stop her dream of becoming the first female lawyer in Italy.
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Episode 1
Lidia is determined to keep fighting for equality. When a friend is murdered and found with two cryptic notes in his pocket, she teams up with Jacopo.
Directed by Matteo RovereGuest stars Aldo Ottobrino, Jacopo Crovella, Manuel Zicarelli, Paolo Briguglia, Edoardo Carbonara, Francesco Cavallo, Valentina Cervi, Andrea Palma
Episode 2
As Lidia investigates a mysterious poisoning at a prestigious boarding school, Jacopo digs deeper into their friend's death and Marianna uncovers a lie.
Directed by Letizia Lamartire
Episode 3
Enrico remains doubtful about running for Parliament while Prosecutor Fourneau and Lidia struggle to connect the victims of a series of brutal murders.
Directed by Letizia LamartireGuest stars Nika Perrone, Marta Marenco
Episode 4
An unexpected wedding is disrupted by an unexpected death. As Lidia looks to get to the bottom of it, Enrico prepares a very important speech.
Directed by Letizia LamartireGuest stars Aldo Ottobrino
Episode 5
Despite Lidia's conflicted feelings for Fourneau, the murder of a prison guard forces them to collaborate again, as Jacopo edges closer to finding Nitti.
Directed by Pippo MezzapesaGuest stars Sebastiano Fumagalli
Episode 6
In the wake of a shooting, Fourneau takes over the Nitti investigation. Enrico receives an eminent guest, while Lidia and Jacopo race against the clock.
Directed by Pippo Mezzapesa
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Matilda De AngelisLidia Poët
Eduardo ScarpettaJacopo Barberis
Pier Luigi PasinoEnrico Poët
Gianmarco SaurinoProcuratore Fourneau
Sara LazzaroTeresa Barberis
Sinead ThornhillMarianna Poët
Alessia SpinelliAlbertina
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