The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
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"A slow-burn monastery mystery steeped in dread"
In 14th-century Italy, a Franciscan friar and his young novice arrive at a remote abbey to investigate a monk's mysterious death, only for more killings to follow as the Inquisition closes in. Adapted from Umberto Eco's novel, this Italian-German-French production trades brisk mystery beats for slow-burn atmosphere: candlelit corridors, theological debate, and moral ambiguity. John Turturro anchors it with a weary, watchful intelligence. It rewards patience with rich period texture and genuine dread, though it lingers more on ideas and mood than on twists or momentum.
the moody medieval atmosphere and John Turturro's quietly commanding performance as the investigating friar.
you want a fast-paced mystery rather than slow theological and philosophical rumination.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.1 | 439 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.1 | 343 | 55 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 7.0 | 291 | 50 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 7.1 | 285 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Episode #1.5 | 7.2 | 268 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Episode #1.6 | 7.2 | 264 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | Episode #1.7 | 7.4 | 263 | 52 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Episode #1.8 | 7.3 | 261 | 56 min |