continues to deliver a masterclass in "grumpy-yet-brilliant" acting. In this episode, his performance is more subdued. We see less of the explosive anger and more of a weary resignation. Scannability of Character Tropes:
Rocco’s house is quiet; his only real companion is his dog, Lupa. Rocco Schiavone 3x2
Initially dismissed as a "nobody," the man’s identity leads Rocco into the fringes of society. Lupa. Initially dismissed as a "nobody
Continues his "morning joint" ritual despite the mounting pressures. Rocco Schiavone 3x2
The episode begins with the discovery of a dead body behind a local market in Aosta. The victim is a "clochard"—a homeless man—beaten to death with a violence that seems disproportionate to his status.