description Don Matteo Overview
Don Matteo is an Italian television series following Father Matteo, a Catholic priest who secretly investigates local crimes alongside the town’s police. The show blends mystery and comedic elements, exploring everyday situations within a small Italian community. It appeals to viewers interested in crime dramas with a unique religious perspective and appreciates lighthearted storytelling.
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info Don Matteo Specifications
| Country | Italy |
help Don Matteo FAQ
Who plays Don Matteo in the Italian series?
Terence Hill played Don Matteo for the show's original run and became closely identified with the character. The first season aired on Rai 1 in 2000. [Source](https://www.terencehill.com/index.php?sel=filmography&sub=173)
Where is Don Matteo set?
The early seasons are set in Gubbio, Umbria, where Don Matteo works with Marshal Cecchini and the Carabinieri. The setting later moves to Spoleto, beginning with season 9. [Source](https://www.teche.rai.it/2020/01/ventanni-nasceva-don-matteo/)
Is Don Matteo a serious crime drama or a comedy?
It combines murder investigations with parish life, family conflicts, and comic misunderstandings. Nino Frassica's Marshal Cecchini is one of the main sources of the show's humor alongside Don Matteo's detective work. [Source](https://www.raiplay.it/programmi/donmatteo/episodi/stagione-1)
Who replaced Terence Hill as the priest detective?
Raoul Bova joined the story as Don Massimo after Terence Hill's Don Matteo left. Rai introduced Don Massimo during the 13th season, while Nino Frassica continued as Marshal Cecchini. [Source](https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2022/04/don-matteo-13-dalla-bicicletta-alla-moto-il-nuovo-parroco-di-spoleto-03d9cdaf-95ae-4a58-9ad3-79b74b52666e.html)
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