The new squad
The new squad

The new squad (2008)

7.5 (2 votes)
3 Seasons
March 12, 2008
Italian
Crime Drama Mystery Action & Adventure

Synopsis

In the heart of Naples, the Spaccanapoli Police Station is established to combat crime in the most affected areas. It is led by Deputy Commissioner Paola Ricci, a law-abiding officer who often clashes with Sergio Vitale, the impulsive and direct leader of the "Falchi" (Falchi). The Squad must confront crime but also its own vulnerabilities.

Network

Rai 3

Episodes

Episodes

Ciro De Rosa was a hero / One centimeter at a time
E1

Ciro De Rosa was a hero / One centimeter at a time

Mar 12, 2008
93 min

The new Spaccanapoli Police Station is being inaugurated on the site of a former drug dealing hub, the same site where Officer Ciro De Rosa was killed by the Camorra. Vitale, caught by Ricci in the hideout of De Rosa's killer, claims he doesn't know the Camorra member's identity and that he arrived there by chance, following the directions of an informant. The deputy commissioner doubts his sincerity.

With my informants / There's always another way
E2

With my informants / There's always another way

Mar 19, 2008
96 min

Deputy Commissioner Paola Ricci hunts down Vitale's informants to determine whether the inspector actually received a tip from one of them that led him accidentally to the crime boss Bruno Sannino, the murderer of police officer De Rosa. Ricci, increasingly intent on restoring order and legality to the neighborhood, organizes a raid on the market and extensive checks throughout the area. The operation, however, interrupts Vitale's investigation, and he decides to act alone. Francesco Silla, a new member of the Falcons, feels marginalized but finds support in Battiston and Sciacca.

How much does a child cost / My father's gun
E3

How much does a child cost / My father's gun

Mar 26, 2008
96 min

After discovering that Vitale had been secretly investigating the murder of police officer Ciro De Rosa, Deputy Commissioner Paola Ricci decides to intervene: she forces Chief Inspector De Falchi and Sorrentino to don their uniforms and assigns them the task of promoting the new online reporting booth. In the historic center, a tourist is mugged in front of Vicky and Silla, who give chase. During their escape, the thief manages to steal Vicky's gun, which belonged to her father, Ciro, an object of great sentimental value, received on her first day on duty.

Man in the box / Stopping a war
E4

Man in the box / Stopping a war

Apr 2, 2008
99 min

A man's body is found in a wooden box inside a garage. Initial tests reveal that the victim died of starvation, in terrible conditions. Walter approaches the case with anguish, reflecting on his loneliness and stagnant career. Paola Ricci obtains a warrant to bug Luigi Profeta's home, holding him responsible for the guerrilla warfare in the neighborhood. Vitale discovers a new clan led by the Sansone family. Bruno Coppola, without a license, has his betting shop closed, and Gabriele, his son, decides to help him with risky means.

Do it for Sergio / This time it's personal
E5

Do it for Sergio / This time it's personal

Apr 9, 2008
105 min

Fusco asks Vitale to dispose of a body to protect Isabella Iovine, but Sergio refuses. The deputy commissioner then involves Sorrentino, who falls for the trick. Meanwhile, Ricci saves a homeless man from an explosion at the port. The investigation reveals a suspected criminal record for the mooring manager involved in the fire. Ricci suspects Ciccone for the leak, but she drops the case when Vitale's sister, Cristiana, is found in a state of confusion following an assault. Meanwhile, a young man dies of an overdose during a boxing match. Coppola defends the coach, who is suspected of drug-related offences.

He who makes a mistake pays / It's fear that keeps us together
E6

He who makes a mistake pays / It's fear that keeps us together

Mar 26, 2008
101 min

While an internal investigation into the leak, commissioned by Ricci, is underway at the police station, Sergio receives a phone call from his colleague Alberto Lenzi: Elisa Scotto, the former prostitute whom the hawk helped leave the business, is dying in a hotel room. The right-hand man of crime boss Bruno Sannino, who revealed the Camorrista's hideout to Vitale, leading to his capture, is tortured and killed. Our team is convinced that the killers were seeking information from him about Isabella Iovine, Sannino's partner.

Always knowing everything / Perfect mechanism
E7

Always knowing everything / Perfect mechanism

Apr 23, 2008
99 min

A shipment of drugs laced with atropine triggers tragic events: a man kills his dog, a boy commits suicide, a mother threatens her son. Vitale investigates to stop the massacre. Meanwhile, Gabriele Coppola, to help his father in debt, begins to commit crimes, but his inexperience gets him into trouble. The Sansone clan is running the drug trade in the neighborhood: its members must be identified quickly to solve the problem. Francesco and Vicky immediately begin tailing the local dealers and notice a strange movement: the pushers take money from customers, but do not deliver drugs.

Trust me, I'll fix this / Desperate times call for desperate measures
E8

Trust me, I'll fix this / Desperate times call for desperate measures

Apr 30, 2008
108 min

The Falchis are keeping watch on the Sansone clan's drug dealing hub, but the Camorra members remain vigilant. Vitale discovers that the tape containing evidence of De Rosa's corruption has been sold and attempts to recover it. Meanwhile, Sciacca analyzes film rolls to solve a murder case. The body of a Camorra member is found in a lake. He was tracking Isabella Iovine, suspected of stealing drugs from a rival clan. Vitale is worried: Fusco had asked him to make him disappear. A witness sees her with a young man, unaware that the man is Sorrentino.

We frame Profeta / Trojan horse
E9

We frame Profeta / Trojan horse

May 14, 2008
97 min

Boss Luigi Profeta, preoccupied with planning his sister Lucia's wedding, seems uninterested in the drug dealing hub run by the Sansone clan in his neighborhood. Vitale confronts him for information. The Falchi clan, stationed for days in an apartment across the street from the drug dealing hub, is monitoring the Sansone clan's movements. A wiretap suggests a shipment of drugs is about to arrive. Our team intervenes quickly, but there's no sign of the drugs.

I don't see, I don't hear, I don't speak... / Was it worth it?
E10

I don't see, I don't hear, I don't speak... / Was it worth it?

May 21, 2008
99 min

Ciccone investigates the death of a student attacked in a bar by a small-time delinquent incapable of following the rules. Witnesses remain silent, and no one finds the courage to reveal what happened: they are all afraid of the attacker's possible retaliation. The police station is under pressure from the operation against the Sansone clan. Ciccone is distracted by his mother, who asks for help with a bag snatching. Meanwhile, the police discover that drugs are being transported through Naples' underground tunnels. Wiretaps reveal the imminent arrival of a large shipment.

Dirty laundry / Losing your head
E11

Dirty laundry / Losing your head

May 28, 2008
103 min

Gaetano Sansone doesn't show up for his wife's funeral, but a young man records the ceremony on behalf of the clan. Discovered, he is placed under surveillance by Vitale, Sorrentino, and Silla. Meanwhile, Marciano investigates a suspected foster care situation, and Vicky, emerging from a coma, identifies her attackers. Vicky receives a mysterious call at the hospital, but the woman who wants to meet her is hit by a car before the appointment. Meanwhile, Ricci witnesses a jewelry store robbery, where a customer is killed in self-defense. The deputy commissioner investigates the motive for her desperate act.

Tell me he's not dead / He's one of the gang
E12

Tell me he's not dead / He's one of the gang

Aug 27, 2008
116 min

Days have passed, and there's no sign of Salvatore Sciacca. At the Spaccanapoli police station, everyone is busy searching, but there's no clue. Only one thing is certain: the Sicilian superintendent was kidnapped by the wanted mafia boss Gaetano Sansone, who is nowhere to be found. The trial of the hawkish Alberto Lenzi, suspended from duty pending sentencing, continues: a new witness claims to have seen the officer shoot an unarmed football fan. Vitale assembles the hawkish team to investigate the life of the star witness, with no criminal record.

Putting patches / It hurts too much
E13

Putting patches / It hurts too much

Sep 3, 2008
111 min

Isabella Iovine has returned to Naples, and Ricci mobilizes the team to find her. Vito Sorrentino, involved in her illicit dealings, fears her arrest will compromise him. Meanwhile, Ciccone and Coppola investigate the case of Teresa Bertoni, a key witness held captive by her parents to prevent her from testifying. Ricci's plan to arrest Isabella Iovine fails, and the girl is found dead. A witness speaks of a red motorcycle, and Vitale suspects Vito. Isabella's death reopens the threat of the truth surrounding Ciro De Rosa. Meanwhile, Sciacca struggles with drugs, supported by Walter.

All his father / I won't leave you alone
E14

All his father / I won't leave you alone

Sep 10, 2008
107 min

Isabella Iovine's death threatens to expose the secret surrounding Ciro De Rosa. A furious Sannino demands to meet Ricci. Teresa Bertoni seeks refuge at the deputy commissioner's home. Meanwhile, Vitale discovers Sorrentino's involvement with the Camorra and forces him to leave the station. Shortly before meeting Ricci, Sannino is found dead in prison: someone wanted to prevent him from speaking. Battiston suspects Vitale. Meanwhile, in the alleys of Spaccanapoli, a sniper fires from above, hitting passersby. Silla is also injured while helping a woman, heightening tension at the station.

Every murder has a cost / A hard day
E15

Every murder has a cost / A hard day

Sep 17, 2008
115 min

A woman is found dead, and suspicion falls on a plumber with a criminal record, but a detail points Ciccone to the right path. Meanwhile, Ricci, Vitale, and Battiston try to get Sannino's killer, who is linked to a woman with a sick daughter, to confess. Following a shooting at the police station, in which a convicted felon dies, Ricci risks suspension. Battiston, to protect her, disappears the incriminating recordings, but she reacts angrily. Only Vitale can save her with his testimony. Meanwhile, Coppola and Marciano follow a suspicious boy.

A kind of lottery / This is the truth
E16

A kind of lottery / This is the truth

Sep 24, 2008
102 min

During a theft investigation, Spaccanapoli police find the body of an elderly man hidden by his wife, revealing an illicit trafficking ring in cemetery niches. Ricci launches an investigation. Meanwhile, Bruno Coppola must repay a debt to the Profeta clan, and Gabriele receives a dangerous offer to help him. Gabriele Coppola disappears after the death of his friend, who was involved in an illicit business. Federico asks to join the investigation. Meanwhile, a woman dies suddenly in severe pain. Sciacca, aroused by a phone call from her husband, investigates and, guided by his instincts, makes a disturbing discovery.

Trustworthy subjects / It can't always go wrong
E17

Trustworthy subjects / It can't always go wrong

Oct 1, 2008
112 min

Inspector Vitale takes a huge risk: in a seedy hotel, Vicky and Francesco find one of his informants stabbing his wife's lover. To avoid arrest, the man threatens to reveal the secret investigation conducted for Vitale, jeopardizing his position and the secret of De Rosa's corruption. The investigation into the disappearance of a well-known businessman leads the hawks to the mafia boss Luigi Profeta. Ricci finds a way to summon the Camorrista to the police station. Meanwhile, a young man is arrested for drunk driving. Sorrentino confesses to Vitale about his relationship with his sister.

I want Marfella / Something between us two
E18

I want Marfella / Something between us two

Oct 8, 2008
113 min

The Spaccanapoli police are close to arresting crime boss Luigi Profeta thanks to a key witness. Meanwhile, Profeta threatens Vitale with revealing compromising information about Sorrentino and Ciro De Rosa. Ciccone is warned that his cleaning lady may be involved in international drug trafficking. The key witness who could incriminate Profeta has disappeared. Vitale, suspended by Ricci for unconvincing answers, secretly investigates and discovers that the man is not in the hands of the Camorra. Vitale tells Sorrentino about Profeta's blackmail, and the young hawk decides to confront the boss directly.

We are a team / Betraying Vitale
E19

We are a team / Betraying Vitale

Oct 15, 2008
105 min

Vitale's investigative methods raise suspicions among the officers at the Spaccanapoli police station: many no longer trust him, Battiston first and foremost. But the team has no time to sort things out; they must tackle a new, urgent case. A complex case at the Spaccanapoli police station involves a woman, her new partner, and an obsessed ex-husband. Battiston tries to frame Vitale, asking Silla to record private conversations. After a party, a drunken Ciccone makes inappropriate advances toward his housekeeper, crossing the line.

Your regrets / Framing a cop
E20

Your regrets / Framing a cop

Oct 22, 2008
109 min

A murder shakes the Chinese community, but no one speaks up. The body is found with a bunch of gladioli: a clear sign of mafia revenge. Meanwhile, Vitale and Sorrentino investigate the disappearance of a young man and find a compromising video of him with the wife of a neighborhood boss. Ciccone is reported for harassment by his housekeeper. The Falchis defend him, but Battiston believes the girl. Vitale investigates to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, a woman is found hanging from a tree: the autopsy reveals she was strangled during sex. Vicky links the case to an online dating ring.

I shot a man / A reason is found
E21

I shot a man / A reason is found

Oct 29, 2008
105 min

Vicky and Silla hear gunshots coming from an isolated villa. Inside, a body. A young man flees armed: Vicky shoots him in self-defense. This is just the beginning. Vitale and Sorrentino investigate to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, a taxi driver is found dead. A detail leads our team to a dark trail: Scampia. Alberto Lenzi, acquitted of murder, wants to return to the Falchi. Ricci, however, defends Silla and refuses Fusco's pressure. Lenzi, determined to regain his job, plots to discredit his colleague. Meanwhile, a girl disappears: traces of satanic rituals are found in her room. Our team investigates before it's too late.

Under blackmail / The good name of Ciro De Rosa
E22

Under blackmail / The good name of Ciro De Rosa

Nov 5, 2008
116 min

The daughter of a Secondigliano Camorra boss is found dead. Her distraught father refuses police help and seeks revenge. The investigation leads to the Professor, Luigi Profeta's cousin. Fearing his involvement, the boss blackmails Sorrentino with a compromising video: he must protect his family or lose everything. A Camorra war erupts in the neighborhood, and Profeta's son is injured. Ricci proposes a truce, while Vitale plans the boss's arrest and tries to protect Sorrentino, but is forced to reveal the truth about Ciro De Rosa. During the conference held to mark the six-month anniversary of the police station, Vicky discovers something shocking.

Dimmi che non è morto
E23

Dimmi che non è morto

Aug 27, 2008
50 min

No description available.

È uno del gruppo
E24

È uno del gruppo

Aug 27, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Mettere toppe
E25

Mettere toppe

Sep 3, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Fa troppo male
E26

Fa troppo male

Sep 3, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Tutto suo padre
E27

Tutto suo padre

Sep 10, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Non ti lascio da solo
E28

Non ti lascio da solo

Sep 10, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Ogni omicidio ha un costo
E29

Ogni omicidio ha un costo

Sep 17, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Una giornata pesante
E30

Una giornata pesante

Sep 17, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Una specie di lotteria
E31

Una specie di lotteria

Sep 24, 2008
50 min

No description available.

È questa la verità
E32

È questa la verità

Sep 24, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Soggetti di fiducia
E33

Soggetti di fiducia

Oct 1, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Non può andare sempre male
E34

Non può andare sempre male

Oct 1, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Voglio Marfella
E35

Voglio Marfella

Oct 8, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Una cosa tra noi due
E36

Una cosa tra noi due

Oct 8, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Siamo una squadra
E37

Siamo una squadra

Oct 15, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Tradire Vitale
E38

Tradire Vitale

Oct 15, 2008
50 min

No description available.

I tuoi rimorsi
E39

I tuoi rimorsi

Oct 22, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Incastrare un poliziotto
E40

Incastrare un poliziotto

Oct 22, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Ho sparato a un uomo
E41

Ho sparato a un uomo

Oct 29, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Un motivo si trova
E42

Un motivo si trova

Oct 29, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Sotto ricatto
E43

Sotto ricatto

Nov 5, 2008
50 min

No description available.

Il buon nome di Ciro De Rosa
E44

Il buon nome di Ciro De Rosa

Nov 5, 2008
50 min

No description available.

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Original Title

La nuova squadra

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

84