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The Squad

2000–2007 · 8 seasons

A grounded, case-by-case police drama that moves at a steady clip through the streets of a gritty southern city.

Created by
Chris McCourt, Wayne Doyle
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Starring
Chiara Salerno, Ilaria D'Elia, Flavio Albanese
Overview
One of the most enthralling crime series among Italian viewers: airing on Rai Tre from March 3, 2000, "La Squadra" offers a realistic overview of the world of crime through the cases investigated by the Sant'Andrea Police Station in Naples.

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Created by
Chris McCourt, Wayne Doyle
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Starring
Chiara Salerno, Ilaria D'Elia, Flavio Albanese
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • justice
    • betrayal
    • corruption
    • loyalty
    Places
    • big city
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    • serialised
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance2
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, mystery, drama, action & adventure
    Created by
    Chris McCourt, Wayne Doyle, Mauro Casiraghi
    Written by
    Roberto Iannone, Carlo Mazzotta
    Starring
    Chiara Salerno, Ilaria D'Elia, Flavio Albanese, Gaetano Amato, Federico Tocci, Vanni Bramati, Massimo Bonetti, Renato Carpentieri
    Cinematography
    Sebastiano Celeste
    Length
    8 seasons, 221 episodes
    Network
    Rai 3
    Country
    Italy
    Languages
    Italian

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