2025 is poised to be a remarkable year for television series in Italy, with exciting productions lined up to air across national networks such as Rai, Mediaset, and Sky, as well as on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Paramount+. This year's lineup promises not only the return of beloved series but also several groundbreaking new titles.
Rai1 starts the year strong with the miniseries Leopardi - Il Poeta dell'Infinity, which centers around the famed Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi. Directed by Sergio Rubini, it will broadcast on January 7 and 8. Just one day later, on January 9, viewers can look forward to the return of Un Passo dal Cielo 8, continuing its much-loved storytelling format.
The lineup continues on January 12 with the third season premiere of Mina Settembre, featuring Serena Rossi as the lead. A significant addition to Rai1's offerings is the international co-production Il Conte di Montecristo, directed by Oscar winner Bille August and featuring notable actors including Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons, alongside prominent Italian talents like Lino Guanciale and Gabriella Pession. Following this, on January 13, thrilling drama returns with Black Out - Vite Sospese, featuring Alessandro Preziosi.
January 29 sees the premiere of La Farfalla Impazzita, starring Elena Sofia Ricci, based on the true story of Giulia Spizzichino, the sole survivor of her family during the Fosse Ardeatine massacre. This year will also introduce Belcanto, where Vittoria Puccini explores the origins of Italian opera through four special evenings.
Notably, the months from February to April will witness the returns of some of Rai’s most popular shows, including Imma Tataranni 4 and Che Dio ci aiuti 8, as well as the sixth season of Rocco Schiavone on Rai2.
On Mediaset's Canale 5, viewers can anticipate the third season of Viola Come Il Mare, featuring Francesca Chillemi and Can Yaman, as well as exciting new productions like La Regola del Gioco with Alessandra Mastronardi and the police drama Alex Bravo starring Marco Bocci. The melodrama Tutto Quello Che Ho with Vanessa Incontrada will also make its debut.
Sky begins the year with significant anticipation, kicking off on January 10 with M - Il Figlio Del Secolo. This series interprets Antonio Scurati's novel about Mussolini's rise, starring Luca Marinelli. Following closely is the new season of I Delitti Del BarLume, starting January 13, featuring Filippo Timi.
Ahead on February 21, is L'Arte Della Gioia, adapted from Goliarda Sapienza's novel, led by Tecla Insolia. Foreign series to look forward to include the second season of The Last of Us and the much-anticipated prequel to Game of Thrones.
Meanwhile, Netflix is gearing up for its own big year, with the epic Western saga American Primeval launching on January 9, followed by Acab - La Serie on January 15. February and March will bring Storia Della Mia Famiglia alongside adaptations of literary classics, including Il Gattopardo, featuring Deva Cassel, Kim Rossi Stuart, and Benedetta Porcaroli. Netflix is also set to air the new season of Stranger Things, wrapping up its five-season run.
On Disney+, viewers can look forward to the fourth season of The Bear, the second season of Andor, and the sixth installment of The Handmaid's Tale. The service will also feature Daredevil: Rinascita and Alien: Pianeta Terra, adding more depth to its offering.
Prime Video's lineup includes the third seasons of popular series such as Reacher and La Ruota Del Tempo, along with new legal drama On Call and the comedy Clean Slate, featuring Laverne Cox.
Apple TV+ plans to continue its momentum with season two of Scissione and the thriller Prime Target. Paramount+ will wrap up with big titles such as the third season of Yellowjackets and the second season of 1923, featuring renowned stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
With such diverse offerings on multiple platforms, Italy's television industry is set to engage audiences with both fresh and beloved narratives throughout 2025, showcasing the depth of Italian storytelling.