

2011–2011 · BBC One · Ended
Drama series centred around Rome detective Aurelio Zen, who finds it tough being the only honest cop in town. Plotting politicians, a stressed-out boss and vengeful gangsters don't make it easy.
Sunday at 21:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E03 · Ratking
2011-01-16
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