S01E01 Episode 1
Sicily, 1958: Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to turn the communist "L'Ora" into a "real" newspaper. Journalist Domenico tries to solve the disappearance of a union leader.
LāOra: Ink Over Bullets
Overview
In October 1958, the Sicilian newspaper LāORA coins the term āMAFIAā for the very first time to denounce the endemic organized crime in the region. Shortly thereafter, a bomb detonates in front of the editorial offices; only two days later the daily reappears with the headline: āThe Mafia may threaten us, our investigation continues.ā Inspired by true events, LāORA takes place in Palermo of the late 50 Ģs and early 1960s. Newly minted Editor-in-Chief with his group of fearless journalists focus their investigation on organized crime and its reach into every corner of church and society.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to confront Dr. Navarra. The Prince advises him to finally write what no one dares to say aloud: the mafia is behind the crimes.
S01E03 Episode 3
Journalists from L'Ora witness the beating by the Carabinieri at a peaceful trade union demonstration. The union leader Monteleone takes refuge in the editorial office.
S01E04 Episode 4
Editor-in-chief Nicastro carries on research on the mafia. Domenico searches for union leader Perrotta in Corleone and finds his body.
S01E05 Episode 5
Domenico and Nic try to photograph Perrotta's body. Meanwhile, Salvo and Enza sneak into the supposed medical congress and end up at a mob meeting.
S01E06 Episode 6
L'Ora' has published a photo of Perrotta's body. This is not without consequences: the city terminates all advertising contracts. Nic, Rampulla and Grisanti chase Luciano 'Lucky' Liggio.
S01E07 Episode 7
Surprisingly, Navarra accepts an interview. Editor-in-chief Nicastro tries to corner him, but Navarre has a completely different goal
S01E08 Episode 8
The newspaper is running out of paper. Salvo has an idea: an agreement with pinball machine manufacturers should save production. Dominic makes a terrible discovery.
S01E09 Episode 9
After Domenico's death, his colleagues remain paralysed. But he shouldn't have given his life in vain. The editors try to further fuel the war between Liggio and Navarre.
S01E10 Episode 10
Liggio cannot be held long without evidence. But Nicastro decides to hold him responsible in his own way: with a front page that exposes him as a mafia boss.
Cast
Claudio Santamaria
Antonio Nicastro
Maurizio Lombardi
Marcello Grisanti
Francesco Colella
Giulio Rampulla
Bruno Di Chiara
Salvo Licata
Daniela Marra
Enza Cusumano
Giampiero De Concilio
Nicolino "Nic" Ruscica
Giovanni Alfieri
Domenico Sciamma
Silvia D'Amico
Anna Nicastro
Selene Caramazza
Olivia Butera
Samuele Segreto
Dino Ruscica
Marcello Mazzarella
Gaetano Donati
Tiziana Lodato
Silvia Congiu
