"Chief of Police Manara" is an Italian crime drama about an unconventional Sicilian police commissioner working in Tuscany. Luca Manara, played by Guido Caprino, breaks all the rules, while his partner, Inspector Lara Rubino, played by Roberta Giarusso, tries to do things by the book. All kinds of sparks fly between them. The show ran very successfully for two seasons.
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Italy
Here we go with an exciting new episode! There are both joys and sorrows in this first segment.
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Italy Tuscan
Episode 8 comes to a close as Sergio shows up with all the paperwork ready for the job "swap." All Luca has to do is sign!
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Italy Tuscan
Everything concerning the case becomes clear. There are no happy faces.
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Italy Tuscan
For some strange reason, Luca isn't so eager to sign the forms Sergio procures for him. Lara's aunt arrives with some important news.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara and Luca are left on their own at the trattoria. They overdo it a bit with the wine, and... The next day, Lara's aunt has to help out once again.
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Italy Tuscan
The dinner for four is having trouble getting off the ground, and not everyone is thrilled with the situation.
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Italy Sicily
The red soil found in Contini's clothes is looking more and more important. Sergio ends up being helpful to the investigation.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara and Luca bring in a suspect, but something in his expression makes them wonder about his guilt. Lara's aunt keeps looking for Brigadiere.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara is having trouble dealing with her feelings, but her aunt distracts her with some information concerning the deceased.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara finally makes a decision and acts on it. That doesn't make it any easier, though.
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Italy Tuscan
Belleggia is a tough nut to crack in the interrogation room, and Toscani has a rough time. As usual, Caterina is friendly with people involved in the murder, this time making friends with the widow of the victim.
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Italy Tuscan
Massimo doesn't give up! Lara's at a loss for words, but then Luca and Lara go off to question a chronic complaint filer.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara confesses her doubts about Massimo to Sardi, while Manara, who is in a foul mood, gives some advice to his commissioner friend about how to behave with Ginevra on their upcoming date.
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Italy Tuscan
Lara is in quite a quandary about the roses. She's got some tough decisions to make! Meanwhile Toscani and Manara get up to speed on the investigation.
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Italy Tuscan
Things don't add up regarding the buttero, and Brigadiere, Lara's aunt's dog, has gone missing.
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