The Law According to Lidia Poët (Italian: La legge di Lidia Poët) is an Italian historical crime drama television series created by Guido Iuculano and Davide Orsini, loosely based on the life of Lidia Poët, the first modern female lawyer in Italy. The first season was released on Netflix on 15 February 2023. The second season was released on 30 October 2024.
| The Law According to Lidia Poët | |
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 Italian Netflix poster | |
| Italian | La legge di Lidia Poët |
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| Composer | Massimiliano Mechelli |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producer | Paolo Lucarini |
| Producer | Matteo Rovere |
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| Running time | 40–57 minutes |
| Production company | Groenlandia |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 15 February 2023 – present |
Premise
editIn 1883, an appellate court in Turin rules that Lidia Poët's enrollment in the albo degli avvocati is illegal and disbars her. Lidia finds a job at her brother's law firm while preparing her appeal to overturn the court's decision.[1]
Cast
edit- Matilda De Angelis as Lidia Poët
- Eduardo Scarpetta as Jacopo Barberis
- Pier Luigi Pasino as Enrico Poët
- Sinéad Thornhill as Marianna Poët
- Sara Lazzaro as Teresa Barberis
- Dario Aita as Andrea Caracciolo
- Gianmarco Saurino as Fourneau
Episodes
editSeries overview
editSeason 1
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Duration | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1.1" | 52 min | 15 February 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 1.2" | 40 min | 15 February 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 1.3" | 40 min | 15 February 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 1.4" | 40 min | 15 February 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 1.5" | 40 min | 15 February 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 1.6" | 40 min | 15 February 2023 |
Season 2
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Duration | Original release date |
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| 7 | 1 | "Episode 2.1" | 57 min | 30 October 2024 |
| 8 | 2 | "Episode 2.2" | 57 min | 30 October 2024 |
| 9 | 3 | "Episode 2.3" | 56 min | 30 October 2024 |
| 10 | 4 | "Episode 2.4" | 55 min | 30 October 2024 |
| 11 | 5 | "Episode 2.5" | 51 min | 30 October 2024 |
| 12 | 6 | "Episode 2.6" | 52 min | 30 October 2024 |
Production
editThe series is filmed in Turin, with specific filming locations including Parco del Valentino, Palazzo Barolo, Piazza Cavour, and the Carceri Nuove.[2][3] Filming on the second season began in June 2023.[4][5]
Release
editThe first season was released on Netflix on 15 February 2023.[6][7] In June 2023, Netflix confirmed that the series had been renewed for a second season.[8] The second season, consisting of six episodes, was released on 30 October 2024.[9][10] In December 2024, Netflix confirmed that the series had been renewed for a third season.[11]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| Critics' Choice Television Awards | 2025 | Best Foreign Language Series | The Law According to Lidia Poët | Pending | [12] |
| Nastri d'Argento Grandi Serie | 2023 | Best Crime Series | Won | [13] | |
| Best Actress | Matilda De Angelis | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Gregory, Elizabeth (28 February 2023). "Who is the real Lidia Poët? The subject of the Netflix's sexy new whodunnit series". Evening Standard. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Amodeo, Maria Francesca (1 August 2023). "Che spettacolo il backstage della Legge di Lidia Poet 2". GQ Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Guarda Ceccoli, Melania (1 March 2023). "La legge di Lidia Poët Netflix le location a Torino". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Baldi, Viola (16 June 2023). "La legge di Lidia Poët: al via le riprese della seconda stagione". The Hollywood Reporter Roma (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Lanni, Daniela (18 June 2023). ""La Legge di Lidia Poët", si gira la seconda stagione con una novità". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (25 January 2023). "Netflix Italian Legal Series 'The Law According to Lidia Poet' Starring Matilda De Angelis Sets Release Date, Trailer". Variety. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (8 February 2023). "'The Law According to Lidia Poët' Trailer Teases Complex Battles In Court and Society". Collider. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Dirindin, Valentina (16 June 2023). "La legge di Lidia Poët, Netflix annuncia la seconda stagione con una new entry". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Barolli, Marianna (18 September 2024). "Arriva su Netflix «La Legge di Lidia Poët 2»". Panorama (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ D'Angelo, Francesca (30 September 2024). "Dagli 883, a Lidia Poet 2 e il caso Avetrana: tutte le serie tv novità di ottobre 2024". Elle Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (3 December 2024). "Netflix France, Italy Share New Commissions: 'The Law According to Lidia Poët' Returning for Season 3, 'Nouvelle Ecole' Sets Reunion Special". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (5 December 2024). "'Shōgun' Leads With Six Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Naselli, Antonio (17 June 2023). "Nastri d'Argento Grandi Serie 2023". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
