The most beloved soap operas on Italian TV: from The Bold and the Beautiful to A Place in the Sun

Soap operas have been a mainstay of Italian television for decades, with a loyal audience following the adventures of their favorite characters every day. From American to Italian productions, here are the most beloved.

The Bold and the Beautiful is undoubtedly the longest-running and most-watched soap opera. Airing since 1987 in the United States (with the original title The Bold and the Beautiful ), and in Italy on Canale 5 since 1994, it tells the story of the Forrester family and the fashion house Forrester Creations, with the tormented love story between Brooke Logan and Ridge Forrester . With 39 seasons and over 9.700 episodes, it is broadcast in more than 100 countries with 35 million viewers per day.

Un Posto al Sole (A Place in the Sun) is the longest-running Italian soap opera. Airing on Rai 3 since 1996, it is set in Naples' Posillipo neighborhood and follows the lives of the residents of Palazzo Palladini. With over 6.000 episodes, it addresses social, emotional, and current affairs issues, captivating a diverse audience.

Centovetrine , another successful Italian soap opera, aired on Canale 5 from 2001 to 2018, with over 3.700 episodes. Set in Turin at the eponymous shopping center, it chronicled the lives of the center's employees and customers.

The Secret (originally El secreto de Puente Viejo ), a Spanish soap opera broadcast on Canale 5 since 2013, has captivated audiences with its events set in the village of Puente Viejo, filled with mysteries, thwarted love affairs and family secrets.

In recent years, Turkish soap operas (dizi) have conquered Italian audiences with titles such as Terra amara , Endless Love ( Kara Para Aşk ), DayDreamer and My Home My Destiny , broadcast by Canale 5 with great success.