The Octopus
“The fight against the mafia!”
Series Overview
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
10 Seasons • 48 Episodes
60–120 min per episode
1984 – 2001
Premiered: Sun, Mar 11, 1984
Latest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
La Piovra - I personaggi
Type: Clip • Published 2008-06-15
Cast & Creators
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Patricia Millardet
Silvia Conti
Remo Girone
Tano Cariddi
Elena Arvigo
Giulia Mercuri
Rolf Hoppe
Prof. Ottavio Ramonte
Pippo Pattavina
Senatore Aldo Mercuri
Gilberto Idonea
Avvocato Edoardo Rittone
Arturo Paglia
Marco Rittone
Gabriele Bocciarelli
Vanya Marinoff
Giampiero Bianchi
Alfredo, marito di Silvia
Hedy Krissane
Hedy, domestico di Mercuri
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada
Ennio Morricone
Department Leadership Roster
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Octopus
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What is The Octopus about?
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
How many seasons does The Octopus have?
The Octopus comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Octopus?
Key cast members in The Octopus include Patricia Millardet, Remo Girone, Elena Arvigo, Rolf Hoppe, Pippo Pattavina.
Who created or directed The Octopus?
The Octopus was developed and directed by Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada.