The series is based on the best-selling Spanish novels by , ingeniously transposing the action from Barcelona to the Ligurian coast. Directed by Maria Sole Tognazzi , Petra subverts traditional gender tropes by presenting a heroine who is fiercely independent, relationship-averse, and often abrasive. The Odd Couple: Petra and Monte

( Paola Cortellesi ): A twice-divorced, high-functioning loner who lives in a minimalist apartment and shares her space only with a pet tarantula.

The heart of the show lies in the chemistry between two polar opposites:

The Italian TV series is a gritty crime drama that follows Inspector Petra Delicato, an unconventional detective in the Genoa police force. Originally a lawyer who retreated into the quiet world of police archives, Petra is thrust back into field investigations after a series of ritualized crimes strike the city. The show is celebrated for its sharp character development and the stark, beautiful backdrop of Genoa. A Noir Take on Modern Italy