This is highly controversial, but I actually preferred Young Montalbano, and not only because of the exquisite Sarah Felberbaum, but I thought it had a bit more depth to it - plus Livia who is pretty 2D in old Montalbano, had much more about her - gutted they canned it after two series, highly doubt they could get the cast together again, who were ALL excellent imho.
Very much enjoy the books as well - I'm probably 80% of the way through them.
The last two books were never filmed, and it seems they may never be, as some key people have passed away.
There was a suggestion that Riondino could come into play him for the last two, but I would have thought that would be a bit messy with the other characters etc, well unless they did it with the cast of young montalbano of course.
The final Montalbano they did film wasn't universally loved, but I gather it was true to the book so.......
It's such an easy and languid watch, it's unique I would say. I had gathered there was a third series, but I think I am only 6 episodes through the current 10 or 12 that are on there, as I said I really ration them.
I randomly took out the first Rocco book from the library about a year before it was shown on C4 - I couldn't believe my eyes when the first murder happened in Champoluc - where my bro lives!
I obviously had to watch the series, and I must be honest the first episode put me off, he's a pretty objectionable human being.
However, I think he's warmed to the role, and they've let the character grow, and it's now must see television for me, utterly brilliant.
I still rue the loss (in the main) of Caterina though, and that has still to be fully explained.
Where do I start with The Hunter.
Probably the best program I have ever watched, and the quality for me, was kept and even exceeded as the series went on.
A comparatively small cast as well, and his right hand man for at least the first two series is the boss man in Cold Summer.
The tension, and atmosphere throughout all 3 series was utterly compelling for me, I look forward to rewatching it in maybe 10 years time.
There's not many programs I re-watch, or books I read again.
I have seen a snippit of a trailer for a film or series that has both Francesca Montanari and the highly talented Sarah Felberbaum in it, I'd love to see that if I can find it with subtitles.
Here is the Felberbaum with Riondino - she is even more astounding these days.
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