The Young Montalbano

I agree that the new Livia is not up to the job Just not sexy enough

I wasn't impressed by the new Livia. She seemed at least 10 years younger for a start and the great thing about the original one was that she was not in the first flush of youth but still as sexy as hell. This one looks far too young to have ever wanted to adopt Francoise.

gracesmum ...as my Nana would have said...she's no better than she ought to be! Never did quite get the drift of that statement.

Talk about putting out

What on earth did Salvo find exciting about Angelina? Mr soop stayed wide-eyed and bushy tailed whenever she made a discreet entrance.

Oh dear - the young one has spoilt me....

I'm a newer convert to Montalbano. Only saw a couple of episodes last time. I loved the humour and gorgeous setting.

Oh Salvo - will you never learn?

The "new" Livia is a bit wooden. Mind you, after tonight's episode, she will have good reason to be a bit frosty - will she find out?

The Italians are really subtle about their "come-ons" aren't they?!

Thank you gangy I am on full alert for 9 pm!

Thank you - been really busy this week and not read RT

MONTALBANO ALERT Incase you don't spot it the old boy is back this evening. I can't believe our luck - I thought we'd have to wait a bit after the running of the young series.

I've been pleasantly surprised by the Young Montalbano and find him quite credible, including bandiness. I do so hope, though, that he's not a permanent replacement for the mature Salvo, any idea when he may be on screen again? Mind you, with Borgen starting again soon, I shall enjoy the autumn Saturday nights, too.

Hopefully they'll be repeated one day dustyangel but in the meantime there are always the books. I'm just rereading them for the third time

Well put gracesmum - am of the same opinion!

Dusty he's short, bald and has bandy legs!!! But somehow irresistible

dustyangel Gorgeous, isn't he...or I should say, aren't they.

That should read The More Mature Montalbano.

*you lot*,as Soop would say, have got me completely hooked on "The Young Montalbano". Fortunately DH is as well. I've never seen "The More Montalbano" so can only imagine it 20 years on. Does anyone know if it will be repeated?

I take back my complaint about Catarella. He may have appeared 20 years too early but he is very funny

Particularly enjoyed last Saturdays and now getting used to Montalbano the Younger.
I have to admit that when I'm tired I find the sub titles difficult to follow so have taken to recording it so that I can concentrate on it earlier in the day.

Sigh! Isn't Montalbano dishy...

Oh I thought the young Mimi was just what the "mature" one might have been in his youth!! Fortunately he has improved with age (and become more attractive)
I am loving it - now we have il giovane Fazio to complete the trio and I am agog to see more!

Hmm, just seen number 3 (missed 1 and 2 because we were away) and am disappointed. Felt like it was introducing characters from the future all the way through, linked by a weak plot and a formula based entirely on the original. Quite like the young Salvo and Livia, but thought the young Mimi had nothing to do with the mature one.
Bit like Endeavour - nice idea, good acting, but oh so déjà vu.