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Mussolini: Son of the Century’ Draws Strong Early Praise as Mubi Rolls Out U.S. Episodes

The eight-part adaptation of Antonio Scurati’s novel, led by Luca Marinelli, reaches U.S. viewers following its Venice debut then Sky release.

Overview

  • Mubi began the U.S. release on September 10 with new episodes arriving weekly.
  • Director Joe Wright says he conceived the series as a contemporary warning about the roots of fascism.
  • The production mixes period storytelling with modern techniques, including fourth-wall breaks and music from The Chemical Brothers.
  • Viewers have highlighted the performances and perceived historical accuracy, with top IMDb reviews calling the series “stunningly good.”
  • The drama follows Mussolini’s rise from 1919 through the 1924 Matteotti crisis and closes with a 1925 parliamentary address.