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When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?
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Episode 1
At the police station, Zero mulls over threatening posters in his neighborhood, stresses over an upcoming TV interview and runs into an old friend.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Paolo Vivio, Michele Foschini, Gianluca Crisafi, Gianluca Cortesi, Ezio Conenna, Alessandra Sani
Episode 2
Zero remembers first meeting Cesare at an arcade in the 80s. Later, he dines at Cesare's house at his mother's invitation and tears down more posters.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Ezio Conenna, Alessandra Sani, Chiara Gioncardi, Gianluca Cortesi
Episode 3
Looking back on their time as teenagers, Zero and the Armadillo try to untangle why Cesare became the way he is now and attempt to reason with him.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Gianluca Cortesi, Ezio Conenna, Alessandra Sani, Chiara Gioncardi, Gianluca Cortesi, Silvio Orlando
Episode 4
Zero recalls the moment that caused his friendship with Cesare to fracture. Torn between her ideals and her dream job, Sarah faces heat from her friends.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Paolo Vivio, Michele Foschini, Gianluca Crisafi, Chiara Gioncardi, Gianluca Cortesi, Silvio Orlando, Marcello Cortese, Stefania De Peppe
Episode 5
With the town hall upon them and violence looming, Zero wants to leave — but when Secco opens up about his troubled upbringing, he chooses justice.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Paolo Vivio, Michele Foschini, Gianluca Crisafi, Ezio Conenna, Alessandra Sani, Chiara Gioncardi, Gianluca Cortesi, Silvio Orlando
Episode 6
Both sides are at a stalemate. As Cesare's time in the spotlight comes to pass, a riot breaks out. In the center of the fray, Zero has an epiphany.
Directed by ZerocalcareWritten by ZerocalcareGuest stars Paolo Vivio, Michele Foschini, Ezio Conenna, Alessandra Sani, Chiara Gioncardi, Silvio Orlando, Ughetta D’Onorascenzo, Michele Mancuso
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
ZerocalcareZerocalcare (voice)
Valerio MastandreaArmadillo (voice)
Paolo VivioSecco (voice)
Michele FoschiniOfficer De Niro (voice)
Alessandra SaniGeneric Female Voices (voice)
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