It's the early 1990s, and Italy and the mafia are at war as rival families fight for control of Sicily’s streets. When innocents become caught in the carnage, Saverio Barone, a young, determined prosecutor, steps in to fight on their behalf. Based on a true story and from Walter Presents, season 1 of The Hunter airs in Italian with English subtitles on Fridays at 10 p.m. starting June 17 on WSBE Rhode Island.
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Episode 1 - June 17 at 10 p.m.
While magistrate Saverio Barone denounces his boss for collusion with the mafia, a young Tony Calvaruso, recently released from prison, looks to join the Corleone mob.
Episode 2 - June 24 at 10 p.m.
Saverio flies to Switzerland, intent on recovering Don Luchino’s dirty money, while Don Luchino orders Brusca to hold the young Di Matteo hostage.
Episode 3 - July 1 at 10 p.m.
While an unexpected killing gives Saverio a lead on Mico Farinella, Bagarella is visited by a former hitman in his employ, Nunzio Scalera.
Episode 4 - July 8 at 10 p.m.
With Saverio’s investigation closing in on Don Luchino’s ally, the Madonie boss, and with the Di Peri family staking their claim, Bagarella is forced to intervene to restore order.
Episode 5 - July 15 at 10 p.m.
With a trail of bodies left from Bagarella’s gang war, Saverio is desperate for a breakthrough, and it comes in the guise of one of Barbagallo’s mistresses, Serena.
Episode 6 - July 22 at 10 p.m.
As Barbagallo confesses and becomes the key to the investigation, Brusca decides to confront Bagarella over his paranoia.
Episode 7 - July 29 at 10 p.m.
While Tony embarks on a new business venture, Saverio and Mazza’s investigation proffers a new way to get to Bagarella’s ally, Di Filippo--the boss of Corso dei Mille.
Episode 8 - August 5 at 10 p.m.
While Saverio and Mazza stake out Di Filippo’s hideout, Don Luchino orders the murder of one of Brusca’s men, whom he suspects is a rat.
Episode 9 - August 12 at 10 p.m.
While Tony asks Don Luchino about his plans for their future, Saverio and Mazza identify the building where he is hiding out, and the siege begins.
Episode 10 - August 19 at 10 p.m.
With Tony and Bagarella now under arrest, Brusca’s moment has arrived, and he assumes control of the Cosa Nostra military wing while also expanding his business dealings.
Episode 11 - August 26 at 10 p.m.
Five months later, Saverio is now engaged to be married but still searching for Di Matteo. Meanwhile, Don Luchino’s last allies request Brusca’s help and explosives to break him out of prison.
Episode 12 - September 2 at 10 p.m.
With the escape plan off and Brusca in charge, Saverio is unable to resist meeting Raja in a last-ditch attempt to rescue Giuseppe Di Matteo and face his own past.
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