Rocco Schiavone

Marco Giallini stars as Deputy Chief Rocco Schiavone, capturing the character's abrasive wit and unorthodox methods. The series is based on the crime novels by Antonio Manzini, beginning with 'Pista Nera' published in 2013. Giallini has played the role across multiple seasons since the show's 2016 debut.

The series is primarily set in Aosta, a city in the mountainous Valle d'Aosta region of northern Italy, where Schiavone has been forcibly transferred from Rome. The cold, alpine setting is a constant source of complaint for the character. This contrast between Roman sensibilities and alpine isolation is central to the show's tone.

The show adapts Antonio Manzini's series of crime novels featuring Rocco Schiavone, starting with 'Pista Nera' (Black Track) from 2013. Manzini continued writing the novels through the 2010s, and the series follows them chronologically. The novels are published by Sellerio editore in Italy.

The series debuted on Rai 2 in November 2016 and continued for multiple seasons into the 2020s. Each season adapts one or more of Manzini's novels. The show has been a consistent performer for Rai 2's crime drama lineup.