The Octopus

The fight against the mafia!

La Piovra

★ 7.8 /10 58 votes

March 11, 1984 - January 17, 2001 10 Seasons 48 Episodes 120 min Ended TV-14

Drama Crime

Overview

An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1984 • 6 Episodes

Season 2

1986 • 6 Episodes

Season 3

1987 • 7 Episodes

Season 4

1989 • 6 Episodes

Season 5

1990 • 5 Episodes

Season 6

1992 • 6 Episodes

Season 7

1995 • 6 Episodes

Season 8

1997 • 2 Episodes

Season 9

1998 • 2 Episodes

Season 10

2001 • 2 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada
                                

                                    Network
                                    Rai 1
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    IT
                                

                                    Country
                                    Italy
                                

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Cast & Crew

Patricia Millardet

Silvia Conti

Remo Girone

Tano Cariddi

Michele Placido

Commissario Corrado Cattani

François Périer

Avvocato Terrasini

Florinda Bolkan

Olga Camastra

Bruno Cremer

Antonio Espinosa

Nicole Jamet

Else Cattani

Luigi Diberti

Ettore Salimbeni

Tony Sperandeo

Santino Rocchi

Barbara De Rossi

Contessa Raffaella "Titti" Pecci Scialoia

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Davide Licata

Orso Maria Guerrini

Giuseppe Carta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Octopus about?

An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down...

How many seasons does The Octopus have?

The Octopus has 10 seasons with 48 episodes.

When did The Octopus premiere?

The Octopus premiered on March 11, 1984.

Is The Octopus still running?

No, The Octopus has ended. The final episode aired on January 17, 2001.

Where can I watch The Octopus?

The Octopus originally aired on Rai 1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created The Octopus?

The Octopus was created by Nicola Badalucco.

What is the rating of The Octopus?

The Octopus has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.