It's 7:30.
FEBRUARY 17th
He's not in his office.
- Luca Pasture'?
- Yes.
This way. A pleasure, Rocco Venturi.
- Police, right?
- Yes.
Good, I was feeling in the minority.
Everything's here at CID:
revenue officers, railroad police...
- Do you smoke?
- No.
You will.
Scaglia, here's the new guy.
Make yourself useful,
one copy of each, there.
- Testing, testing. It works?
- Yes.
Goes in your jacket pocket, Magni.
- Who are we nabbing?
- Mario Chiesa, a socialist.
President of the Pio Albergo
Trivulzio Retirement Home.
A friend of Craxi's,
like Tognoli and Pillitteri.
Counting on being Mayor.
He asked Magni
for 10% on the cleaning contract.
- And Magni reported him.
- Yeah.
Just because he had
no kickback funds, depression's on!
He's paying!
All I've got is seven million,
I'm in a bind right now.
- And the other seven?
- Let's move 'm.
Bet he won't make Mayor anymore!
That money is Mr. Chiesa's.
You're wrong, it's ours, Counselor,
check it, I signed every bill.
Your client is under arrest
for extortion.
Officer, we need invoices,
account logs, anything you find.
Okay, we're examining it all.
- Any doubts, Counselor?
- Can I use the bathroom at least?
Make it fast.
Chiesa!
- How dare you?
- What did you flush away?
- Who the f*ck's there with Chiesa?
- Pastore, the new guy.
- What's going on?
- He att*cked me, I'll report him.
He was flushing something.
That's not true.
More payola?
Who's it from?
Take it easy!
- Di Pietro.
- Pleasure.
Good, it's thanks to you, take it.
I know what you're all thinking...
the 1980s are over.
Great times, anything was possible.
Sky-high turnover, we had fun,
we went to bed late.
Today there's a depression
and here at Publitalia
the advertising volume is sliding.
But the 1980s are a state of mind,
they can return and last forever,
it's entirely up to you.
The depression is an opportunity,
no more eating out, no movies,
no beach weekends,
people will stay home
and watch TV.
"Great is the confusion under the sky,"
"the situation is excellent."
Are you a Communist, Notte?
You quote Mao Tse-tung!
I like it, as a slogan.
Slogans aside, Mr. Dell'Utri,
can we talk about real problems?
Here's an example:
Carlo Berardi, hardware items.
In a 5-year period, he invested two
billion liras in advertising with us.
His contract runs out next month
and he doesn't want to renew.
- What did you propose?
- Everything!
The World Motorcycle Championships,
Wrestling, TV documentaries...
Notte, could you give Corradi
a hand with Berardi?
Certainly.
I don't need to know
my client's profile,
he's not buying because he's broke,
I know my job!
Mr. Notte does too.
His consultancies
have always paid off.
Excuse me, I have to go.
What's his problem?
Scared you'll steal his job.
Me?
The CEO is looking
for a new assistant director,
Corradi was favored,
but now he wants an outsider.
Can you see yourself managing
all the advertising for Fininvest?
- Think about it.
- Goodbye.
Let's check your bag.
Pietro, what the f*ck did you do?
They made me empty my bag.
- Take your hands off me!
- C'mon, out!
Welcome back to Italy, f*ck-all!
If it disgusts you,
you didn't have to come back.
You wish I'd stayed in Iraq
a little longer, right, Dad?
- I'll be gone soon, don't worry.
- Iraq? No, Bangkok!
- I took the long way.
- Yeah, w*r's been over for a year.
Now what will you do?
Go, Pietro!
Veronica, death doesn't exist.
People die only
when they're forgotten.
Bring us that bottle of wine.
Drink well when you feel bad.
I know I'll be drinking it alone.
- You have to go, don't you?
- I can toast with you.
That friend of mine
confirmed the contract.
What's the matter?
Think it's fun answering the phone
on live TV?
I don't want to be one of many,
I want to be like Lorella Cuccarini.
- "The most loved by ltalians“!
- What's funny?
- Do you want "Buona Domenica"?
- What for?
She's there, I want "Domenica ln".
You always said
you'd do anything for me, so do it.
Alright.
So, that's why you're out here!
What a shame!
A hot babe like that,
with an old man.
- Maybe he's her father.
- No way!
That's Michele Mainaghi,
built half of Milan.
He's into everything:
pharmaceuticals, insurance...
One like that
won't even let you peek.
He's leaving her all alone?
Bye.
Looking for company?
Good for you, mission accomplished.
Now go back to your pack,
wrong timing.
Did he promise he'd leave his wife,
but hasn't?
I saw you crying-
My mother d*ed,
that's why I was crying.
- Is everything alright?
- Yes, go, go.
- Yes, may I have my coat?
- Of course.
I'd never leave you all alone.
- Prorugby!
- Yeah, we play in League B.
Right, I play in League A.
Buio...
Buio...
C'mon, my love!
C'mon!
I have such need.
Buio...
I didn't ring for a call girl.
Forget the old times,
I'm in mourning.
Of course...
Sorry.
I'm not here for affection.
I have to win a client over.
What does an old
Lombardy industrialist want?
Me.
Don't you think?
I saw you on TV the other day.
In a while
you'll see me every Sunday.
- On Rai Uno.
- You're serious?
You know how "Domenica ln" started?
Due to the gas crisis.
Instead of driving to the beach,
people had to stay home.
You're not human.
Where do you come from? I think
you were unpackaged like this.
Arrested in Milan
Mario Chiesa, engineer,
president of a city retirement home.
He's accused of graft.
The agency has
considerable financial assets.
The Milan Socialist Party federation
has reaffirmed
its total non-involvement
with the charges against Chiesa.
The president of
the Pio Albergo Trivulzio
has been suspended from the party.
The Socialists have dumped him:
"Chiesa's an idiot
because he got caught."
Venturi, when's
the press review over?
By the way, you still owe me money.
The toilet needs paper.
- Go, Fenati, go!
- How did the interrogation go?
- I was about to ask that!
- Mr. Borrelli, hello.
We're singing our hymn,
but "him" won't sing... for now!
Being caught in the act,
he can't get out of a summary trial.
- Not even the Lord himself!
- Back to work then.
- Good day.
- Goodbye.
So, he gets a summary trial.
But he'll just go down
for a 7-million bribe
and then return home,
not involving anyone.
$0?
He works with Milan's biggest
industrialists, he's taken billions.
Find those billions.
What was your viral load last time?
- 45.
- Your ESR wasn't good either.
I might send Mainaghi to prison.
You said there was no way, no proof
he was trafficking infected blood.
He might be involved
in the investigation.
Now I see why
you got yourself transferred there.
What do infected blood transfusions
have to do with your investigation?
Nothing.
If I can't catch him for the blood,
I will for the kickbacks.
I don't care,
I want him to lose everything.
Like I did.
It's Mainaghi's fault I have HIV.
Have you forgotten?
Recently she was tired, pale...
but she still flirted with the doctor
and he too...
That's how Mom was,
beautiful and fragile.
She was a light
no one could keep from looking at.
Maybe that's why there aren't
many of us here today,
no one really wants to know
that light has gone out.
Bye, Mom.
Father Giorgio, I've finished.
We beseech You, Lord, God Almighty,
for the faithful soul
that has left this world...
Sorry, I couldn't find a taxi.
You were never there for her anyway.
She's the one who didn't want me.
Sure...
Mom's fault!
Corradi!
Give me the papers on Berardi.
- I already have.
- No, you gave me last year's.
You have dark circles.
Went to bed late?
Let's make an appointment with him,
or is it too much to ask?
Done, ask my secretary.
Sir, hello.
Hello.
- See you inside.
- Dickhead.
Hello.
I'm glad you're here.
How's it going with Berardi?
I have some good ideas.
Enrico Lodato, may I introduce
a marketing thoroughbred.
Leonardo Notte. A pleasure.
Have you sired foals?
That's what thoroughbreds should do.
No, but I've applied myself a lot.
Let's go in.
The Italian political situation
is in a state of confusion.
New forces like the Northern League
have a growing consensus,
while the Christian Democrats...
Why this little lesson
from a Christian Democrat?
Dell'Utri doesn't want us to bullshit
when clients talk politics to us.
Why did he ask you to come?
Dunno!
...are like beached whales.
Do we want to be beached whales?
I'm speaking to the ladies,
of course.
Do we want to stand still?
We can't ignore the changing times!
Smoking makes your teeth yellow.
I smoke only when I'm bored.
Always clean the seat, or the next
guy will say you're a pig.
You're right, cavaliere.
Let's go back and be subjected
to this pain in the ass.
- Hi.
- Who's she?
Don't you recognize me, Leo?
I'm his daughter.
I see, wrong evening.
I'll call you.
- Viola, what are you doing here?
- ls she your girlfriend?
Mom had to go to Bologna,
uncle's sick.
She said to stay here a while.
Don't you listen to your messages?
Your zipper's down.
How long is "a while"?
Where do I sleep?
We're in difficulty,
like families are
when they discover
their son's a crook.
That's Craxi's comment
regarding Mario Chiesa,
ousted from the Party
after his arrest for graft...
Leave him! Leave him alone!
Don't hurt me!
What the f*ck are you looking at?
Call the cops!
An ambulance is coming.
- Wait...
- The f*ck I will!
Pieces of sh*t!
I was lucky that guy came along,
and I ask him to come fon/vard,
he acted like a hero.
And we like that kind of man
here at the League.
Listen, he might be a farmer,
but he wears the robe,
and when he starts
going through Mario's things...
I lost a twelve-billion lira
contract.
Twelve!
Alright, bye.
Did you make that phone call?
Say hello to Anna, bye.
Did you call your friend at the Rai?
I haven't heard from anyone.
Give him time.
I knew it!
You f*cked me around.
FEBRUARY 29th
Why did you summon Chiesa's ex-wife?
SOCIALISTS DISSOCIATE
FROM CHIESA
Hi, I'm Giuliani Castello
from Corriere della Sera.
It's a sh*t time, I'm new,
no one's helping me out.
I'm new too
and it's a sh*t time for me too.
Luca Pastore.
Is it true Laura Sala
is your last hope?
Chiesa won't talk,
he's holding out in jail...
What do you want from his wife?
He got another woman pregnant,
she'll want revenge, right?
See what I do?
You know more than me.
If you were in there with Di Pietro,
what would you ask?
I've never been inside that office.
Mrs. Sala, please come in.
Pastore, bring the computer,
we need to get this report.
If you help us get the money,
your name will never leave this room,
I guarantee.
- I should inform on my husband?
- Ex-husband.
If I'm not wrong,
you're in court over alimony.
I live in Milan! Think I want
the Socialists against me?
Let's take a break.
- May I have a word?
- Of course, Counselor.
CHIESA - 'ILLEGAL FUNDS'
AC MILAN ON THE DOWN-SLIDE
- When did you stop wearing the ring?
- What?
It took me a while
after my wife left me.
I couldn't give her
what she wanted anymore.
I took it off when I realized
there was another woman.
I imagine it's hard
to get the right alimony
from a guy who earns...
two million liras a month...
officially!
I'd never see the unofficial amount,
even if you find it.
But he'd spend it with
his new family, if we don't find it.
And it's a lot.
Why do you need me?
You already have so much proof!
We know how much it is...
but not where it is.
A little water?
My husband prefers other labels.
Boar sightings continue in Milan,
latest was last night at 11...
What the f*ck's this?
I won't be in sh*t because of you!
Give it here, you might get hurt.
Batman, when will you
get a job and f*ck off?
I'm goin' all-out, there's no work.
Why not hire me
at the construction site?
We're already in sh*t,
you're all we need!
Bosco, finally! A pleasure,
Gianni Bortolotti, Northern League.
- Why are you here?
- I've come to thank you!
Thank me?
I spent all day with the cops,
thanks to your identikit.
The two Albanians
pressed charges for injuries.
It's absurd,
a guy saves people, then...
Can we go inside?
If I'd known you were a politician,
I'd have kept walking.
- I have great news for you.
- Keep your voice down.
This story of an avenger kicking
the sh*t out of Albanian thieves
made Bossi lose his mind.
Bossi? The Northern League?
Yes, he wants you as a candidate!
- He wants to run you for office!
- What's this, Candid Camera?
No, it's true,
you'll never worry again.
We'll take care of you now.
You'll take care of me.
Are you an idiot? The League
will carry you to Parliament!
Go sh*t!
Good! You can tell
your grandchildren
about the screw-up you made today!
You idiot!
It's your turn now, deal with it.
Marina, I've only
ever seen her 3 times.
Ana' in those 3 times you made
her think you're wonderful.
Don't you see?
She wanted to come to you.
Okay.
Aren't you at work?
I'm working at home today.
Did you eat?
How did it go at the Steiner School?
It's an odd school.
It's one of the most expensive
in Milan,
Berlusconi's daughters go there.
I saw them today.
We wove baskets together.
And I got questioned in History.
Here I'd get "unprepared",
but grades don't exist there!
It's me who's "unprepared" here.
So, study.
It's for stress.
- You watch "Non è la Rai"?
- Yes...
But with a critical eye.
Have you seen "The Addams Family"?
It's showing downstairs.
- No, you'll take me?
- I can't, I have to work, you go.
- It's too much...
- Go shopping.
It's nice staying here, you know?
Don't get used to it.
We found Fiuggi and Levissima!
Pastore, where are you?
Here.
Chiesa named his Swiss bank accounts
after mineral waters!
- How much was there?
- More than 10 billion.
Ex-wives know how to hurt.
Why do you have Mainaghi's file?
Okay, your business.
Do you have 200,000?
It's really urgent.
- Here's 50,000 liras.
- Perfect.
To repay Scaglia,
or he'll be on my back!
Di Pietro, in here.
Do you know today's date?
The terms for the summary trial
have expired.
Sir, I've decided not to do it.
Why didn't you tell me?
If you aim high,
your back has to be covered.
Do me a favor,
stop mistrusting everyone.
ANOTHER WILD BOAR SIGHTING
What the f*ck
are you doing back there?
Sir...
Get out, it's the wrong day.
There'll be no summary trial.
Close the door.
I'd been on Chiesa for months.
Think you can tell me how far to go?
Why, how far do you want to go?
To Craxi?
Never say that name in here again
or you're out the window.
Let's say we're going hunting
for a great big boar.
Want to bet I get him?
A thousand Iiras.
A thousand Iiras.
Back to work.
Poor animal!
Are you okay to drive?
What are you, a cop?
That depends.
Are you dangerous?
I'll drive you home.
Who are you?
I've never seen you around.
- I'm here for you.
- Oh, sure!
This approach never works, right?
Giving up so fast?
Don't you have any secrets?
I don't even know our name.
Y
Luca.
And then?
Pastore (Shepherd).
Perfect.
I'm the black sheep.
Wait a minute.
Come here.
Is it okay if we don't do anything?
We can stay like this.
Beatrice?
- Bibi!
- I'm here, don't yell!
A little more... on the other side.
You could have taken a shower,
just look at you.
Beatrice, move next to your Dad.
Mr. Mainaghi, please,
one step forward.
Beatrice more to the right.
Is this for the family tomb?
Capital's doing a photo sh**t on Dad.
Zeno, closer to your mother.
Family portrait with gutter punk.
MARCH 12th
- Are you ready?
- I have the right bait this time.
SALVO LIMA ASSASSINATED
"Casa Vianello" is an Italian home.
Warm, welcoming, good-feeling.
It's where everyone would like
to return after a long day.
Berardi, I made a mistake with you,
I proposed programs
which were too masculine,
but your customers love
home improvement
and would like a home just like that.
Buying your products,
they can aspire to a home just like
Sandra and Raimondo's!
- Isn't that stuff old?
- Absolutely not!
It's in its fourth season
with ratings on the rise!
I don't know...
I'm sorry I wasted your time.
It's not a waste of time, if maybe...
Let's do this:
we take a six-month break.
It's not a divorce,
just a pause to reflect.
- A pause to reflect is good, but...
- Corradi!
Didn't you hear him? Don't push.
Thank you, goodbye,
my regards to your wife.
Wait!
Wait!
I'd like to show you something,
wait just a moment.
No, that's not right.
I don't like it at all.
It's like looking at an aquarium.
My daughter might like it,
but my customers,
they don't give a sh*t!
Want to know a secret?
People out there are horrible.
Not me, not you.
The others.
They dream unspeakable things.
Look at them!
They're all slim, size extra-small,
not much bosom.
Little girls... Isn't that
what all little girls do?
In their mother's clothes,
they play at being grown-up.
When Dad comes home
he finds his young daughter's
friends dancing, laughing...
wanting him to spank them,
because they've been very bad.
It's what they want, understand?
No, I don't like what you say.
We're talking about your customers,
not about you or me.
But all those hex-key buyers,
as their daughters' friends sing,
dance and dream of being famous,
are observing
those young bodies moving,
those naked legs,
showing a bit of panties
in a pirouette.
They hear an alluring,
subliminal voice...
"Hey, you!
You're a man,
teach me how it's done."
Corradi, could you pause it, please?
Shall we have lunch, gentlemen?
I'm not at home, leave a message.
Luca, I finally found you.
I called all
the Luca Pastores in Milan.
Answer!
It's usually me
who disappears the morning after.
But AIDS is transmitted
also via sex acts
with infected persons.
Phone lines are open!
Who's on the line
with our lovely Veronica?
We have Stefania from Pontedera.
Let's hear what she has to say.
Bitch.
Welcome among us, Batman!
- You're sure'?
- Yes, you start in two weeks.
I'll be on "Domenica ln"?
I'm glad to hear you're so pleased.
Michele, they're waiting!
I have to leave you now.
When I see you, you'll get
the best blow job of your life.
I'm sure.
See you soon.
MARCH 22nd
What are we doing here?
You may know I need someone
for the assistant directorship.
Really?
I thought I'd give it to you.
But then I changed my mind.
This evening I'll nominate Corradi
for General Assistant Director.
Don't let it upset you, the company
is full of assistant directors.
I have something else
in mind for you.
Are you aware of Chiquita?
The jingle, “I'm Chiquita banana...",
you know?
It used to be called
the United Fruit Company.
They had enormous plantations
in Guatemala
and controlled the government
through crooked dictators,
that's why it was called
the Banana Republic.
Then, in 1951,
free elections were held
and Colonel Arbenz became president.
His first act was to seize the United
plantations, and nationalize them.
A disaster for the company!
Know what they did?
They hired an advertising agent.
He put the problem
in a different light:
the profit of a multinational
wasn't in the balance,
in balance was American freedom.
He organized fake Anti-American
demonstrations in Guatemala City,
he opened a press office and
bombarded newspapers with the news
that Arbenz was on Moscow's payroll
and that an invasion of the U.S.
would start from Guatemala.
A few months later,
the U.S. bombed Guatemala City
calling it a w*r of liberation
and the plantations
were returned to the United Fruit.
Yes...
it's a nice story,
but what's it got to do with me?
We have to save the Banana Republic.
NEXT TIME
- Zardo.
- Cremoni.
- Cremoni.
- Rossi.
People, please...
Bribery and corruption?
That's all bullshit!
No more letting them
push us around, f*ck 'em!
Now it's our turn!
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
01x01 - Episode 1
Set in Rome and Milan, the series follows six people whose lives are intertwined with the rapidly changing political landscape of the early 1990s.