When is Imma Tataranni 5 released and will it be the last season?
The series Imma Tataranni, Deputy Prosecutor, one of the most followed titles of Italian fiction in recent years, returns with the fifth season in 2026The protagonist played by Vanessa Scalera He resumes his television career with new court cases and a very delicate phase in his private life, marked by profound changes in his family and work.
This new chapter in the series represents a significant moment in the series' history. After several seasons set in Matera and Basilicata, the story enters a transformation that affects both the main characters and the narrative balance built over the years.
When Imma Tataranni 5 comes out
La fifth season of Imma Tataranni debuts Sunday, March 8, 2026 on Rai 1 in prime time. As has already happened with other Rai fiction, the The first episodes are available in advance on RaiPlay, allowing audiences to start watching before the television broadcast.
The series continues with new weekly prime time episodes on Rai's flagship network, confirming the Sunday slot that has contributed to the drama's success over the years.
Will season 5 be the last?
One of the most discussed elements concerns the future of the series. According to what emerged during the presentation of the new chapter, Vanessa Scalera has decided to leave the role of Imma Tataranni after this season.
The actress played the deputy prosecutor for several years, helping to transform the character into one of the most recognizable faces in Italian fiction. After seven years on the set, Scalera has explained that she wants to take on new professional projects.
This choice raises questions about the fate of the series. It is currently unclear whether the production will decide to to finally conclude the story with the fifth season or if Rai will try to continue the project with a new leading face.
What changes in the new season
The new chapter introduces several transformations in the character dynamics. The relationship between Imma and Pietro, already in crisis in the previous episodes, reaches an important turning point and the two find themselves having to deal with the consequences of the separation.
Even the daughter Valentina takes on a more central role in the narrative, as she faces important decisions related to her future and her university studies.
Professionally, Imma continues to work as a deputy prosecutor, tackling complex cases that test her sense of justice and her ability to read people.
New arrivals in the cast
The fifth season also introduces some new characters. Among the new additions, the most notable is Rocco Papaleo, who enters history with a role destined to influence the dynamics of the prosecution.
Alongside the new cast, many of the faces that have accompanied the series since the beginning remain, helping to maintain the balance between narrative continuity and story renewal.
The future of fiction
The fate of Imma Tataranni It will depend on the choices of Rai and the authors. The novels of Mariolina Venice, from which the series takes inspiration, continue to be developed and could offer new stories to bring to the screen.
If the production were to continue, it would be necessary to redefine the structure of the drama by finding a new actress for the lead role or by modifying the narrative structure.
For now, however, the fifth season represents a decisive chapter for a series that over the years has managed to win over audiences thanks to a mix of investigations, irony, and family relationships set in the evocative setting of Basilicata.