

2019–2019 · Rai 1 · Ended
Set in Italy in 1327, The Name of the Rose follows the Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his novice Adso von Melk as they arrive at a secluded monastery in the Alps. There they become witnesses to a series of mysterious murders. While Baskerville and Melk investigate and search for the killer, they are hunted themselves by the merciless inquisitor Bernard Gui, who prosecutes those who criticize the pope.
Monday at 21:30 (Europe/Rome)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E08 · Episode 8
2019-03-25
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Episode 1
2019-03-04 · 48 min
Episode 2
2019-03-04 · 51 min
Episode 3
2019-03-11 · 50 min
Episode 4
2019-03-11 · 50 min
Episode 5
2019-03-18 · 50 min
Episode 6
2019-03-18 · 50 min
Episode 7
2019-03-25 · 51 min
Episode 8
2019-03-25 · 56 min

Richard Sammel
Malachia da Hildesceim
‘The Name of the Rose’: TV Review
The Hollywood Reporter · May 22, 2019
The Name of the Rose review – too many monks spoil the plot
The Guardian · Oct 11, 2019
‘The Name of the Rose’ does Umberto Eco with a dash of ‘Game of Thrones’
Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2019
The Name of the Rose
Paste Magazine · Mar 6, 2023
What’s on TV Thursday: ‘The Name of the Rose’ and ‘Elementary’ (Published 2019)
The New York Times · May 23, 2019
See John Turturro As a Franciscan Monk in The Name of the Rose
Vulture · Mar 7, 2019
'The Name Of The Rose': Rupert Everett & John Turturro To Star In TV Remake
Deadline · Nov 2, 2017
John Turturro on ‘The Name of the Rose’ Series and Investigating Umberto Eco
Variety · Nov 15, 2018