Netflix has confirmed that The Monster of Florence will premiere worldwide on October 22, 2025. The four-part limited series reopens Italy’s most infamous unsolved murder case, exploring decades of fear, controversy, and speculation.
Directed by Stefano Sollima (Suburra, Sicario: Day of the Soldado), the series aims to give a grounded and chilling portrait of how the case shook an entire country.
The Case That Haunted a Nation
Between 1968 and 1985, eight couples were brutally murdered in the Tuscan countryside, all linked to the same weapon: a .22 caliber Beretta pistol.
The crimes sparked a sprawling investigation that spanned nearly two decades. Countless suspects were interrogated, rumors filled headlines, and institutional missteps left the truth buried under layers of doubt.
Instead of offering simple answers, The Monster of Florence explores the case through multiple perspectives, confronting the unsettling idea that in a web of contradictions, “the monster” could have been anyone.
A Human Lens on Horror
While the story involves one of Europe’s most notorious serial killer cases, Netflix avoids sensationalism. Each episode takes a psychological and editorial approach, focusing on the fear, paranoia, and institutional failures that shaped Italy’s understanding of the crimes.
By narrowing the series to just four episodes, the creative team avoids filler and builds a tense, focused narrative. The result is a true crime drama that unsettles viewers by highlighting ambiguity rather than delivering closure.
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Cast
The Italian ensemble includes:
- Marco Bullitta
- Valentino Mannias
- Francesca Olia
- Liliana Bottone
- Giacomo Fadda
- Antonio Tintis
- Giordano Mannu
Behind the Series
- Director: Stefano Sollima
- Creators: Leonardo Fasoli and Stefano Sollima
- Producers: Lorenzo Mieli, Stefano Sollima, Gina Gardini
- Production Companies: The Apartment (a Fremantle company) and AlterEgo
What To Expect from Netflix’s The Monster of Florence
True crime fans can expect a tense, cinematic retelling of Italy’s most notorious cold case. Instead of gore, the focus is on how media coverage, public suspicion, and judicial missteps allowed paranoia to grow unchecked.
The series premieres October 22, 2025, only on Netflix, marking another addition to the platform’s growing lineup of international crime dramas.
