: On March 16, 1978, the day the new government is to be sworn in, Moro is ambushed by the far-left Red Brigades . His entire five-man police escort is killed in the street, and Moro is taken to a secret cell.
: Other episodes shift focus to Pope Paul VI (Toni Servillo), a close friend of Moro who attempts secret negotiations to save him, and Moro’s wife, Eleonora (Margherita Buy), who struggles against the cold political maneuvering of her husband's own party. Esterno notte Season 1
Set during Italy's turbulent " Years of Lead ," the series explores the tragedy from several distinct, often surreal, perspectives: : On March 16, 1978, the day the
: The series follows high-ranking officials like Interior Minister Francesco Cossiga , who must decide whether to negotiate with terrorists—risking state legitimacy—or maintain a "firmness front" that essentially ensures Moro's death. Set during Italy's turbulent " Years of Lead