Channel 4 has added a recent Italian series about an "obsessive police inspector" that is the perfect weekend binge watch. Inspector Ricciardi first debuted in its native country five years ago, and centres on the titular character – who has a very "unusual gift".
That's right, he can see ghosts – namely ones who have died violently – and uses it to solve crimes in 1930s Naples.
If you want to catch the series, all three seasons are now streaming on Channel 4 in the UK via Walter Presents.
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Based on Maurizio De Giovanni's Il commissario Ricciardi books, Inspector Ricciardi stars The Count of Monte Cristo's Lino Guanciale as the eponymous character, with Antonio Milo, Enrico Ianniello, Serena Iansiti and Peppe Servillo also appearing.
The show has received a positive reception from fans, one on IMDb labelling it "delightful" and "one of the most beautiful series" they had "ever seen".
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"If I had to sum it up to one word that describes this series for me, it would be emotion. Pure, genuine emotion. A feast for the eyes and for the soul," they added.
"Bellisimo!" another exclaimed. "I found it to be extremely absorbing, and a captivating storyline, interspersed with the cases he solves. It is dramatic, and romantic, and tragic, and beautifully done."
A third said it was "among the very best shows", adding: "This has become my favourite TV show - I have watched season 1 three times and season 2 twice."
"For me is by far one of the best series from Italy of the last 20 years and an absolute must-see if you like the genre and/or the setting," a fourth wrote, while another suggested that "if you enjoy thoughtful stories and gorgeous visuals, this is a show worth watching".
Inspector Ricciardi is available to stream now on Channel 4.
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