Netflix Premieres Italian Monster of Florence Miniseries Worldwide

The Monster of Florence is a four-episode Italian true crime miniseries that premiered on Netflix on October 22, 2025. It revisits one of Italy's most notorious cold-case serial killings, focusing on eight double murders of young couples in Tuscany between 1968 and 1985, all committed with a .22 caliber Beretta. The series explores the complex investigation, highlighting the victims and multiple suspects, and unfolds from various perspectives to mirror the police's challenges. Based on the bestselling book by journalists Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi, the show combines procedural documents, journalistic investigations, and testimonies to emphasize truth and justice for the victims. Directed by Stefano Sollima and co-created with Leonardo Fasoli, the cast includes notable Italian actors such as Marco Bullitta, Valentino Mannias, and Francesca Olia. The release was globally available on Netflix with options for English dubbing and subtitles, generating renewed interest in the unresolved case.