Netflix has confirmed that The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3 will premiere on April 15, marking the final chapter of the Italian period drama.
The six-episode season brings the story of Lidia Poët to its conclusion, with Matilda De Angelis returning in the lead role.
Inside The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3: The Final Chapter
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Set in April 1887, The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3 continues to follow Lidia as she navigates both legal challenges and personal relationships during a decisive period in her life.
Her brother Enrico, now serving as a deputy, is working between Rome and Turin to advance legislation connected to Lidia’s legal battle. While she places her trust in his efforts, Lidia remains actively involved in her own work, continuing her association with Pierluigi Fourneau.
At the same time, Fourneau faces a significant professional moment. Now working at the Court of Assizes, he takes on a high-profile murder case that quickly becomes central to the season.
The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3 Centers on a Landmark Trial
At the heart of The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3 is the trial of Grazia Fontana, a woman accused of killing her husband. The case becomes a defining moment for multiple characters.
Grazia is not just another defendant; she is Lidia’s closest friend. The trial raises questions around self-defense and public perception, as the case draws widespread attention.
The legal battle places Lidia and Fourneau on opposing sides, turning a professional conflict into a deeply personal one. The proceedings unfold in a courtroom environment shaped by an all-male jury, adding further complexity to the case.
Returning Cast and New Additions
The final season brings back key members of the ensemble cast:
Returning Cast
- Matilda De Angelis as Lidia Poët
- Eduardo Scarpetta as Jacopo Barberis
- Pier Luigi Pasino as Enrico Poët
- Sara Lazzaro as Teresa
- Gianmarco Saurino as Pierluigi Fourneau
New Cast Members
- Liliana Bottone as Grazia Fontana
- Ninni Bruschetta as Prosecutor Cantamessa
Creative Team and Production Details
The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 3 is created and written by Guido Iuculano and Davide Orsini.
Direction is handled by Letizia Lamartire and Pippo Mezzapesa, with Jacopo Bonvicini joining the team for the final season.
Matteo Rovere produces the series for Groenlandia, a company within the Banijay Group.
Character Arcs and Relationships in the Final Season
The new season continues to explore Lidia’s personal relationships alongside her legal work.
Jacopo returns to Turin with a new partner but chooses to remain in the city to cover the trial as a journalist. His presence reintroduces unresolved dynamics between him and Lidia.
At the same time, Lidia’s relationship with Fourneau remains complicated. While she maintains her independence, the trial places them in direct opposition, forcing both characters to confront their personal and professional boundaries.
The narrative also raises broader questions about social structures and gender roles as Lidia navigates a legal system constrained by the era.
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Key Details
- Release date: April 15 (Netflix)
- Format: Drama series, final season
- Episode count: 6 episodes
- Main cast: Matilda De Angelis, Eduardo Scarpetta, Pier Luigi Pasino, Sara Lazzaro, Gianmarco Saurino
- New cast: Liliana Bottone, Ninni Bruschetta
- Creators/Writers: Guido Iuculano, Davide Orsini
- Directors: Letizia Lamartire, Pippo Mezzapesa, Jacopo Bonvicini
- Producer: Matteo Rovere
- Production company: Groenlandia (Banijay Group)
- Setting: Turin and Rome, 1887
- Source material: Based on the historical figure Lidia Poët
