Overview
Based on the Catalan format Merlí by Hector Lozano, produced by Veranda for TV3 Lagardère Studios Distribution. Dante Balestra is a philosophy teacher who, after many years away, returns to Rome to care for his son Simone. Charming and unconventional, the teacher takes a class at the Leonardo Da Vinci High School, where he applies his unconventional teaching methods and develops a very special relationship with his students, including Simone. But his approach quickly leads to his personal and professional lives becoming confused, and the return from the past of Anita, a former flame of his and now the mother of Manuel, the class "black sheep," makes things even more complicated.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Nonconformist Dante returns to Rome to teach high school philosophy, bonding with his students as he navigates life as a single dad.
Season 2
Dante proves himself as a teacher and mentor in the new semester amid complicated love affairs, intrusive parents, daydreams and dashed hopes.
Season 3
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Alessandro Gassmann
Dante Balestra
Claudia Pandolfi
Anita
Nicolas Maupas
Simone Balestra
Damiano Gavino
Manuel
Christiane Filangieri
Floriana
Francesca Cavallin
Cecilia
Paolo Conticini
Ettore
Federica Cifola
Preside Ada Sermiglio
Alessio De Lorenzi
Giuseppe Palombo detto "Pin"
Domenico Cuomo
Mimmo
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on the Catalan format Merlí by Hector Lozano, produced by Veranda for TV3 Lagardère Studios Distribution. Dante Balestra is a philosophy teacher who, after many years away, returns to...
A Professor has 3 seasons with 36 episodes.
A Professor premiered on November 11, 2021.
Yes, A Professor is currently ongoing with new episodes.
A Professor originally aired on Rai 1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
A Professor was created by Alessandro D'Alatri.
A Professor has a rating of 7.7/10 based on user reviews.
A Professor is classified as Drama, Comedy, Family.