(Dario Aita): Lidia’s romantic interest who provides a more modern, libertine perspective on her struggles.
Set in 1883 Turin, the first episode of The Law According to Lidia Poët (S01E01) follows the trailblazing journey of Italy's first female lawyer.
(Matilda De Angelis): Fierce and intellectual, she navigates 19th-century sexism with wit and a refusal to conform to societal norms.
: After winning her first major case, Lidia receives a crushing blow: the Court of Appeals disbars her, ruling that the practice of law is a "public office" reserved strictly for men.
The series, which ran for three seasons on Netflix , is loosely inspired by the true life of the real Lidia Poët, who fought for decades before finally being officially admitted to the bar in 1920.
: Broke and barred from court, Lidia moves into the villa of her brother, Enrico—also a lawyer. She uses her investigative skills to solve the case, eventually convincing a reluctant Enrico to act as her legal "mouthpiece" while she works behind the scenes as a "copy editor".
The Law According to Lidia Poët (TV Series 2023–2026) - IMDb