Mussolini: Son of the Century
Mussolini: Son of the Century Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
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About
"Fascism's rise staged as seductive, uncomfortable spectacle"
This Italian limited series traces Benito Mussolini's rise from fringe agitator to dictator between 1919 and 1925, using the fascist leader himself as an unreliable, often gleeful narrator who breaks the fourth wall to boast directly to the audience. It's stylish, propulsive, and deliberately unsettling: modern needle-drops, sharp editing, and Luca Marinelli's magnetic performance turn a grim historical slide into something closer to a seductive political thriller. The tone is darkly satirical rather than solemn, forcing viewers to feel the appeal of fascism even as they recoil from it.
a mesmerizing, fourth-wall-breaking performance from Luca Marinelli as Mussolini courts the audience directly.
you dislike stylized, presentist filmmaking that prioritizes tone and satire over strict historical realism.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Chapter 1 | 7.9 | 445 | 60 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Chapter 2 | 7.7 | 369 | 61 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Chapter 3 | 8.0 | 335 | 50 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Chapter 4 | 8.4 | 336 | 55 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Chapter 5 | 8.0 | 289 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Chapter 6 | 7.7 | 274 | 52 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | Chapter 7 | 8.2 | 268 | 52 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Chapter 8 | 8.4 | 290 | 61 min |