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Status: Returning Series
Network: Rai 1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
A Professor
Overview
Based on the Catalan format Merlí by Hector Lozano, produced by Veranda for TV3 Lagardère Studios Distribution. Dante Balestra is a philosophy teacher who, after many years away, returns to Rome to care for his son Simone. Charming and unconventional, the teacher takes a class at the Leonardo Da Vinci High School, where he applies his unconventional teaching methods and develops a very special relationship with his students, including Simone. But his approach quickly leads to his personal and professional lives becoming confused, and the return from the past of Anita, a former flame of his and now the mother of Manuel, the class "black sheep," makes things even more complicated.
This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in Italy.
- • Original Language: Italian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Alessandro Gassmann
Dante Balestra
Claudia Pandolfi
Anita
Nicolas Maupas
Simone Balestra
Damiano Gavino
Manuel
Christiane Filangieri
Floriana
Francesca Cavallin
Cecilia
Paolo Conticini
Ettore
Federica Cifola
Preside Ada Sermiglio
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2021-11-11
Nonconformist Dante returns to Rome to teach high school philosophy, bonding with his students as he navigates life as a single dad.
Season 2
12 Episodes • Aired 2023-11-23
Dante proves himself as a teacher and mentor in the new semester amid complicated love affairs, intrusive parents, daydreams and dashed hopes.
Season 3
12 Episodes • Aired 2025-11-20
No season overview provided for this season.