The European Union (EU) anointed Matera, Italy the coveted title of “European Capital of Culture” in 2019, raising the city’s profile around the world. For many of us hooked on the engaging Italian TV series, Imma Tataranni: Sostituto Procuratore, the show’s protagonist, Imma Tataranni (played by Vanessa Scalera) might be considered one of the region’s ambassadors of “pop culture.”

This mystery series with a comic twist streams on MHz Choice. The storyline follows the life and work of Imma Tataranni, a deputy public prosecutor in Matera. An unconventional character in many respects, Imma is a strong woman working in a male-dominated occupation.