7.056 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe witches and the Benandanti clash in a climactic confrontation in which lives — and loves — are forever transformed.
In 17th-century Italy, a teenager learns about her destiny among a family of witches, just as her boyfriend's father hunts her down for witchcraft.
Production
Stunning Italian locations that feel genuinely cursed
Costume
Shadowy robes and period detail that slaps
Writing
All-female creator team bringing actual witch perspective
Creators
Francesca Manieri, Laura Paolucci, Tiziana Triana
Antonia Fotaras
Ade
Manuela Mandracchia
Tebe
Federica Fracassi
Janara
Lucrezia Guidone
Leptis
Nathan Macchioni
Adriano
Astrid Meloni
Amelia
Paolo Bernardini
Marzio Oreggi
Filippo Scotti
Spirto
Adalgisa Manfrida
Persepolis
Giorgio Belli
Pietro
Giada Gagliardi
Valente
Barbara Ronchi
Antalia
Giandomenico Cupaiuolo
Sante
Roberto De Francesco
Sua Eminenza
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real Italian witch trials; the 'benandanti' were actual folk beliefs in Friuli region. Netflix Italy's first original fantasy series.
The cancellation after one season sparked fan campaigns (#SaveLunaNera) that Netflix ignored. The creators had mapped five seasons. Rage.
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