The Hunter

The Hunter

Created by Marcello Izzo, Silvia Ebreul

On Rai 2

2018–20213 seasons28 episodes55 min7.2 / 10

A grim, historically grounded drama about a young prosecutor's crusade against the Mafia in 1990s Italy, balancing procedural investigation with the psychological toll of confronting institutional corruption.

The story of Saverio Barone, a young prosecutor who in the early nineties became the protagonist of the “caccia alla Mafia” (Mafia-hunt) immediately following the Capaci and Via D'Amelio bombings. Inspired by the true story of the anti-Mafia magistrate Alfonso Sabella.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Hunter violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is The Hunter sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is The Hunter easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is The Hunter scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Does The Hunter leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity34

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Hunter

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Hunter

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Hunter, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Hunter, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Hunter, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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