Signora Volpe is a crime drama about a former British Secret Agent Ms Sylvia Fox. So, in this show, Ms Fox lives in a beautiful region of Italy, but here too, the crime cases follow her.
One of the most interesting aspects of this series is the Italian title. This title in the Italian language sheds light on not only the lead actress but also the lead character of the show.
“Signora Volpe” – Emilia Fox Admirably Plays An Intelligent British Detective, Who Solves Crimes In Stunning Italy
Trailers: Signora Volpe (Season 2/2024 & Season 1/2022) Series
"Signora" means Miss, Lady, Madam, Gentlewoman, etc.
"Volpe" means Fox.
In other words, "Signora Volpe" means Miss Fox.
Therefore, this Italian title refers to the protagonist Sylvia Fox, portrayed by actress Emilia Fox.
Spoiler Free Review: Signora Volpe (Season 2/2024) Series
The synopsis
A quick recap of Season (1) One summary:- Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox), a British spy disenchanted with her past, travels to Italy for her niece’s wedding, only to find that the groom has gone missing. As she investigates the situation, she longs to rebuild her relationship with her sister Isabel Vitale (Tara Fitzgerald) and decides to begin a new life in Umbria, Italy. Before long, she is engaged in solving various cases and has caught the eye of a handsome local cop, while her ex-husband, who is also her former colleague, makes attempts to lure her back into her former life.
Now, the Season (2) Two summary:- After leaving her life as a spy behind, Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox) has embraced her new surroundings in Italy, reconnecting with her sister and falling for the dashing Italian Police Capitano Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera). Yet, her idyllic life takes a dark turn when she is drawn into a murder investigation, goes undercover for MI6, and faces off against a familiar adversary.
These crime tales showcase the beauty of Italy but the criminality of humans
The Umbria region has been charmingly shown in a perfect picture postcard style. This region is known as the beautiful green heart of Italy. In a way, it is ironic as well as tragic, that the evil-doers always find a way to disturb the peace and commit the crime in such a charming place. But, that is typical of us, humans.
Well, both seasons have three episodes each, so they have aired six episodes so far. What is pleasing is the fact that the duration is about 1 hour 20-30 minutes for each of the six episodes. So, one feels as if one is watching a movie. Moreover, the six episodes delve deep into the six unique criminal cases, -perhaps that made it a slow-paced tale, by today’s usual standards. But, on the other hand, these episodes allow the viewers to explore the crimes in much greater detail. Most of these crime tales are engaging, while some of them are not.
We liked this detective series led by charming Emilia Fox and other talented artists
Thankfully, helmed by the female protagonist, the series focuses on former MI-6 British agent Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox) and her crime-solving abilities. With her enchanting presence, Emilio Fox made this slow-burning crime drama, a watchable show. In addition, in season 2 we also get a chance to meet the other family members of Ms Fox. Her sweet romance with Police Capitano Giovanni Riva has been explored engagingly.
We also liked the acting performances of the other members of its ensemble cast – Tara Fitzgerald (Isabel Vitale), Matteo Carlomagno (Matteo Vitale), Giovanni Cirfiera (Capitano Giovanni Riva), Imma Piro (Antonella Vitale), Marianne Leoni (Raffaela Tasso), Elena Di Cioccio (Roberta Barzini), Nicholas Farrell (Michael Priest), etc.
The conclusion
To conclude, one of the delightful aspects of this series is that it uses both English and Italian languages; as Ms Fox is staying in Italy. This certainly makes it a realistic tale in today’s global era, where people are conversant with different languages. As expected, season 2 once again ended with a cliffhanger and it opens a new mysterious tale to be explored. Now, we look forward to season 3 of Signora Volpe.
Rating:
| FM Rating | 3.70/5 |
FM Rating for the Season (1) One of the series is 3.60/5.
Poster: Signora Volpe (Season 2/2024) Series
Key Details:
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Original Languages | English (UK) & Italian |
| Seasons | Two (2) Seasons so far. {Season 1 was released in May 2022 and Season 2 was aired in July & August 2024} |
| Episodes | Six (6) Episodes as of now. {Both Seasons 1 & 2 had Three (3) episodes each. |
| Creators & Writers | Rachel Cuperman & Sally Griffiths |
| Directors | Declan Recks & Bindu De Stoppani (Season 2) Mark Brozel & Dudi Appleton (Season 1) |
| Cast | Emilia Fox (Sylvia Fox), Tara Fitzgerald (Isabel Vitale), Matteo Carlomagno (Matteo Vitale), Giovanni Cirfiera (Capitano Giovanni Riva), Imma Piro (Antonella Vitale), Marianne Leoni (Raffaela Tasso), Elena Di Cioccio (Roberta Barzini), Nicholas Farrell (Michael Priest), Steve Wall (Graham Conway/Nick Wallis), Fiona Marr (Lee Hamilton), etc. |
| Network | Acorn TV |
Spoilers Alert: Signora Volpe (S1 & S2) Series – Six (6) Episodes Summary
Second (2nd) Season – Summary of the Three (3) Episodes
A Debt of Honour (S2, E1) | 1 hour 29 minutes
Police arrest Antonella’s friend for the murder of a pillar of the local community, who was found dead at the charity he runs. Antonella asks Sylvia to help prove Vittoria’s innocence to clear her friend’s name. Later, Sylvia uncovers a trail of blackmail, family secrets, and illicit love.
A Deadly Net (S2, E2) | 1 hour 28 minutes
Freelancing for MI6, Sylvia poses as the PA for a diplomat’s widow at her luxurious lakeside villa by Lake Trasimeno. There, she’s keeping watch on a South American politician, but when a dead body is found in the lake, Riva is astonished to discover Sylvia already onsite. While being undercover at a lakeside villa and solving a murder Sylvia confronts a figure from her past.
Death of a Ghost (S2, E3) | 1 hour 27 minutes
When an old foe abducts Sylvia, she must draw on her formidable physical and mental resilience reserves to escape. At the same time, Riva investigates through official channels, meanwhile, Henry and Isabel run their covert operation, all of them racing to save her.
First (1st) Season – Summary of the Three (3) Episodes
An Anxious Aunt (S1, E1) | 1 hour 28 minutes
Sylvia Fox goes to Umbria for the wedding of her niece, Alice. Although her relationship with her sister, Isabel, is troubled, Sylvia is welcomed warmly by her family. But the groom, Tommaso, disappears, leaving a woman’s body in the lake at the bottom of his garden. Sylvia feels compelled to investigate. The trail leads her from an empty pizza box and stolen children’s book to a deadly showdown.
Secrets & Sacrifices (S1, E2) | 1 hour 23 minutes
As her new home undergoes renovation, Sylvia helps an old university friend at her archaeological dig, where Sylvia unearths a skeleton buried in a shallow grave. The locals think they know the identity of both corpse and killer, but Sylvia uncovers a tragic tale of dark secrets, domestic abuse, and heroic sacrifice dating back decades. Meanwhile, her relationship with Capitano Riva takes a turn.
Truffles & Treachery (S1, E3) | 1 hour 23 minutes
When Sasha Pavlenko, the son of a Russian politician, is arrested in Rome for the murder of a fellow student, Sylvia”s ex-husband and ex-colleague, Adam, asks her to investigate. Interrupting her search for a kidnapped truffle pig, Sylvia agrees to look into the matter. After Sasha is bailed into her custody, Sylvia discovers that the killing is linked to a blackmail plot and a secret love affair.
Featured Image of Emilia Fox (Sylvia Fox) in this series.
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