Mussolini: Son Of The Century Season 01 Upd May 2026

The turning point following the assassination of socialist MP Giacomo Matteotti, which led to Mussolini’s 1925 parliamentary speech claiming "sole responsibility" and establishing a one-party state. A Masterclass in Performance

Season 1 opens in Milan on March 23, 1919, with the founding of the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento . The narrative follows a country in the grip of post-WWI chaos, where Mussolini exploits social unrest, strikes, and political vacuums to consolidate power. Key historical milestones featured in the season include: mussolini: son of the century season 01

The legendary coup d'état that forced King Victor Emmanuel III to appoint Mussolini as Prime Minister. The turning point following the assassination of socialist

Luca Marinelli delivers what critics have called a "monstrous" and "stupendous" performance as Benito Mussolini. Physically transforming for the role, Marinelli frequently breaks the fourth wall , addressing the audience directly to explain his cynical political maneuvers. Key historical milestones featured in the season include: