The BEST episodes of Petra
Every episode of Petra ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Petra!
Police Inspector Petra Delicato works in the archive department of the Genoa Flying Squad. That is, until the day in which, due to staff shortage, she is assigned her first operational case. She finds herself working alongside the Police Constable Antonio Monte, an old-fashioned, middle-aged man with a rational mind. The polite, old-school widower and the direct, unconventional, two-times divorcee find themselves catapulted into a new world and working together on different cases: a horrific series of rapes in the old city alleyways, the illegal trade of fighting dogs, the strict and harsh world of religious sects, the darkest secrets of the world of television. The crime series is inspired by the character of Detective Petra Delicado, conceived by Spanish author Alicia Giménez Bartlett, but takes place in the Italian city of Genova, instead of the original Barcelona.
#1 - Empty Nest
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2022
A dog breeder is murdered, and Petra must decode his cryptic notebooks. The victim’s dog leads her to a training kennel, revealing a dark past involving abuse and manipulation. The case forces Petra to confront her own emotional vulnerabilities.
#2 - Snakes in Paradise
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022
Petra investigates the murder of lawyer Giovanni Traveri, whom she had met via a dating app. The case becomes personal and tangled when the victim’s Ukrainian housekeeper is also found dead. Secrets involving blackmail, hidden relationships, and a child born out of wedlock unravel.
#3 - Diabolical Carnival
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022
During Genoa’s carnival, a man is found dead in a grotesque costume. The investigation leads Petra into the world of fetish clubs and underground parties. The case challenges her views on intimacy and identity, while her partnership with Antonio is tested.
#4 - Dog Day
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2020
A trainer and a veterinarian helps Petra and Antonio investigate after a corpse is found; they discover that the victim was involved in dog trafficking.
#5 - A Ship Loaded with Rice
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2022
A homeless man is found murdered, seemingly by neo-Nazi attackers. Petra and Antonio uncover a web of corruption tied to a charitable foundation, revealing a trail of financial fraud, revenge, and multiple killings. Petra also begins a romantic relationship with a key witness.
#6 - Deathwatch
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2020
Petra and Antonio investigate the murder of a much-hated TV gossipmonger. The two, however, soon find themselves in too deep, uncovering the seamy side of the entertainment business.
#7 - Death Rituals
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020
In Genoa, a number of women report being raped; inspector Petra Delicato takes on the case and needs to work with deputy inspector Antonio Monte.
#8 - Emissaries of Darkness
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2020
After an appearance on a TV show, Petra receives a package at the police station. Inside, perfectly preserved in formalin, is a severed penis. Similar brutal amputations follow, one after the other, in some macabre ritual.