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Limited Series – The Monster of Florence

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Follows the case of "Il Mostro di Firenze," Italy's first serial killer, who eluded justice while terrorizing the nation for decades.
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The Monster of Florence — Limited Series

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Graeme Blundell The Australian Dec 29
It’s worth persevering with but ultimately, despite Sollima’s best intentions and some fine filmmaking at times, the series may leave you just as lost as those who investigated the case. Go to Full Review
Connie Chang New York Times Oct 27
Despite the unrelenting gloom, the show is beautiful to look at, and the performances are uniformly excellent. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Oct 23
3/4
The cast is good but it’s the shock-a-minute story that makes this hard to shake off. Go to Full Review
Megan Andersen Common Sense Media Nov 20
2/5
This docudrama is a scary slog that jumps between an awkward, arranged marriage and brutally creepy and voyeuristic murders. Go to Full Review
Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post Nov 18
The series, while well-crafted in technical presentation, often moves like someone wading through thick mud: patient in pacing, yes, but also lacking urgency. Go to Full Review
Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Nov 12
2/5
Patient pacing combined with nonurgent investigative action drags the storytelling into a woeful trudge that’s made worse by the inclusion of undetermined dramatic license. Go to Full Review
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diogo13 T @Tua_mera 4d É mais sórdido do que conclusivo. O primeiro episódio, dos quatro, foi o que achei mais interessante; depois disso, segue a mesma fórmula, pegando emprestado elementos de outros filmes e, francamente, para seu próprio prejuízo, esta minissérie não atinge o mesmo nível de qualidade. See more bob C @RT46426964 May 26 Plodding Italian melodrama with no conclusion. See more Abed D @Abeddani Apr 1 This Netflix show made me standing on my toes literally, i was hooked from the first ten minutes of the first episode, usually this time I start a show and give it a ten minutes, if not then I stop and delete. Sollima struck me as a grandiose director that knows how to make a show tasteful and energising ❤️ can't wait to see Sollima again directing. Olia also was spectacular and full of electricity ❤️ See more Andrew S. @andsul Jan 29 Gripping smart beautifully told See more Matt L @Mattliptak Jan 20 The Monster of Florence is a grim but compelling true-crime series that rewards patient viewers. The English dubbing can be distracting at first, and the narrative can be confusing at times, jumping through flashbacks and flash-forwards that require close attention. That said, the structure ultimately underscores how disorganized and unfocused the investigation really was, with authorities chasing theories instead of solid leads. It’s genuinely unsettling that such brutal, gruesome murders remain unsolved decades later. The case also loosely echoes the Amanda Knox saga—same town, similar investigative culture—which adds an eerie layer of context. Flawed policing, haunting unanswered questions, and a disturbing story make this worth a watch for serious true-crime fans. See more Craig B @CraigB7708 Dec 30 What a terrible waste of 4 hours. Shame as their might actually be a interesting story buried in this mess. Near constant flopping of 5 or 6 different timelines, I lost count at some point. Retelling the same story from several points of view, not angles but putting in different characters to the point you had no idea what was going on with the actual facts of the case. Then to top off this crap sundae, at the very end in the last 30 seconds they threw some poor guys name out there, hey it might be this guy, totally unrelated or mentioned in the previous 4 episodes. Save 4 hours and look it up online if you want to learn and save yourself the frustration. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2025 When the Monster of Florence strikes again in 1982 and kills another young couple, police turn to a 1968 homicide that also occurred in a car at night. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2025 With police hunting for clues, a suspect goes into hiding as the true nature of a tumultuous love affair from the past comes to light. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2025 The Monster continues to terrorize couples; a chilling night out points suspicion toward a different man with disturbing belongings and a lack of alibi. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2025 Police take the only eyewitness back to the scene of the first murder; in 1958, societal conventions push someone into an unhappy union. Details
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Season Info

Director
Stefano Sollima
Screenwriter
Stefano Sollima, Leonardo Fasoli
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language
Italian
Release Date
Oct 22, 2025