The Fenoglio Method - The Cold Summer

Season 1

Bari (southern Italy), 1991. A bloody mafia war is unfolding in a city believed to be safe from the mafia. Murders, ambushes and mysterious disappearances shake the streets of Bari. Commander Pietro Fenoglio, who uses unconventional investigative methods to solve crimes, embarks on a dangerous journey to find the truth. As the violence reaches its peak, he begins to uncover dark secrets that go back deep into the past.

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8 Episodes

A Simple Story
E1
A Simple StoryThe murder of a loan shark seems to be an open-and-shut case. But Sergeant Pietro Fenoglio suspects that there's more beneath the surface. And he's prepared to dig.
An Uncertain Truth
E2
An Uncertain TruthThe loan shark Fraddosio’s murder seems to be resolved, but Fenoglio still has his doubts. Meanwhile, tensions escalate within Bari's mafia, and Vito Lopez is determined to protect himself.
Brothers
E3
BrothersOver the past six months, a crime war has erupted. Fenoglio and Pellecchia investigate the war’s origins when a shooting aimed at a mobster injures innocent victims. Serena has news.
The Innocent
E4
The InnocentA fundamental mafia rule seems to have been broken when a victim from Bari's criminal war is found. A desperate manhunt ensues. Pellecchia and D'Angelo confront personal pasts.
Fathers
E5
FathersThere's a major shock when Lopez takes unexpected action. The history between Lopez and Grimaldi comes to light, revealing how the mafia has developed in Bari.
Hidden Truths
E6
Hidden TruthsNational tragedies, including the Falcone murder in Sicily, cast a long shadow. The carabinieri have one recourse: to attempt to dismantle the mafia organisation. Lopez is the wild card.
The Lesser Evil
E7
The Lesser EvilSerena wants a break and plans to leave town for work reasons. Fenoglio must make a life-altering decision when he receives dangerous information about someone he trusts.
Blow to the Heart
E8
Blow to the HeartFenoglio finally identifies the perpetrator of a haunting murder. And what he's discovered leaves him questioning everything.