Taken from Manzini's series of novels, the TV show depicts fairly well the humor and the dark moods of inspector Schiavone.
The actor Giallini is absolutely perfect for the part, the filming is good and the plots well transposed from the book series.
The similarity with Montalbano is only superficial: Schiavone character is sad and disillusioned while Montalbano deeply believes in his duty and loves life (and to eat well) but of course they are both excellent detectives...
So far the three seasons are very good.
Review of Rocco Schiavone
