The Law According to Lidia Poët

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Overview

In late 19th-century Turin, the young Lidia Poët, fights against everything and everyone to get what is rightfully hers: to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers. A profession, at the time, reserved exclusively for men. Nevertheless, nothing could stop her dream of becoming the first female lawyer in Italy.

Media

The Law According to Lidia Poët | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Matilda De Angelis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Pier Luigi Pasino

Creator:

Guido Iuculano, Davide Orsini

Fist Air Date:

2023-02-15

Episode Runtime:

40m

Production Companies:

Groenlandia

Genres:

Crime Drama War & Politics

Keywords:

19th century based on true story biography courtroom italy legal battle legal drama

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Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 155 Votes

Show Popularity: 11.2675

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: Italian

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- 24 April 2026 at 11:20 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2023 series that takes 19th-century Turin and gives it a sharp, modern tongue and a wardrobe that’ll make you want to go back in time. The Law According to Lidia Poët is a fictionalized whodunnit inspired by the true story of Italy's first female lawyer. We follow the brilliant, stubborn, and sartorially gifted Lidia Poët (Matilda De Angelis) as she fights a court of appeals that disbarred her simply for being a woman. Forced to work as her brother Enrico’s "assistant," she uses a mix of early forensics and sheer audacity to clear the names of the wrongly accused. By April 2026, it’s concluded its three-season run, leaving behind a legacy of feminist fire and some of the best hat-game in TV history. THE PROSMatilda De Angelis is a "Guaranteed Banger" in the lead role. She plays Lidia with a mix of vulnerability and "don't-mess-with-me" energy that makes her 100% authentic as a pioneer. The show’s production design is a Masterpiece; the lighting, the moody Italian streets, and those breathtaking costumes are gripping enough to distract you from the actual murders. It’s surprisingly witty, too—Lidia’s banter with her brother Enrico and the socialist journalist Jacopo Barberis provides a much-needed levity to the grim reality of 1880s patriarchy. It’s also one of the few historical dramas that successfully integrates a modern soundtrack without it feeling like a damp squib. THE CONSIt hits a 7/10 because, despite its style, it can occasionally feel like a bit of a Languid Burn. While the overarching battle for her bar admission is sincere and gripping, the individual "case of the week" mysteries can sometimes feel a bit predictable—if you’ve seen one whodunnit, you can probably guess the outcome of a few of these by the twenty-minute mark. It misses the 8/10 "must-watch" mark because it sometimes leans too heavily into the "sexy costume drama" tropes, occasionally trading character depth for romantic tension. For a viewer in 2026, the final season’s pacing felt a little rushed, trying to wrap up Lidia’s entire legal legacy in just six episodes. THE VERDICTA 7/10. It is a genuine, stylish, and empowering triumph that is the "Go To" for anyone who likes their mysteries with a side of historical rebellion. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher if you want a 100% historically accurate biography, but as a "Sherlock-esque" procedural set in Italy, it’s a crown jewel of the archive. As of April 23, 2026, the series has officially wrapped up, but with the news this month that Matilda De Angelis is eyeing a new project with the same creators, the "Lidia Poët effect" on Italian TV is only just beginning. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* The Real Fight: In real life, Lidia Poët wasn't just a "brother's assistant" for a few years. After being disbarred in 1884, she had to wait until 1920—when she was 65 years old—to finally be readmitted to the bar and officially practice law.* Sibling Secrets: Enrico Poët, played by Pier Luigi Pasino, is based on Lidia’s actual brother. While the show portrays their relationship as a witty tug-of-war, the real Lidia spent decades working behind the scenes of his firm while he took the credit in court.* Wardrobe Budget: The costumes were so elaborate that many critics wondered if a real 19th-century lawyer could actually afford a different silk gown for every hour of the day. The hats alone became so famous they inspired a "Lidia-core" fashion trend in Italy in 2024.* Modern Forensics: The show highlights Lidia using "new-age" techniques like fingerprinting. In the 1880s, this was considered absolute "Business" madness by the legal establishment, making her seem like a time-traveler to her peers.* The 2026 Connection: On April 15, 2026, the series finale was released on Netflix. Fans noted a subtle Easter egg in the final scene—a portrait of the real-life Lidia Poët visible in the background of her new law office. THE VIBELike drinking a strong espresso in a room full of old law books and revolutionary pamphlets. It is vibrant, defiant, and smells of expensive perfume and the crisp air of the Italian Alps. It makes you want to ignore every "no" you've ever heard and buy a very large, feathered hat.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2023-02-15

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Season 2

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-10-30

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Season 3

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-04-15

Videos

The Law According to Lidia Poët | Official Trailer | Netflix

The law according to Lidia Poët | Official Teaser | Netflix

Cast

Matilda De Angelis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Pier Luigi Pasino

Sinead Thornhill

Alessia Spinelli

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The Law According to Lidia Poët

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Sp4rky82 BRFC
- 24 April 2026 at 12:20 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
The 2023 series that takes 19th-century Turin and gives it a sharp, modern tongue and a wardrobe that’ll make you want to go back in time. The Law According to Lidia Poët is a fictionalized whodunnit inspired by the true story of Italy’s first female lawyer. We follow the brilliant, stubborn, and sartorially gifted Lidia Poët (Matilda De Angelis) as she fights a court of appeals that disbarred her simply for being a woman. Forced to work as her brother Enrico’s “assistant,” she uses a mix of early forensics and sheer audacity to clear the names of the wrongly accused. By April 2026, it’s concluded its three-season run, leaving behind a legacy of feminist fire and some of the best hat-game in TV history.
THE PROS
Matilda De Angelis is a “Guaranteed Banger” in the lead role. She plays Lidia with a mix of vulnerability and “don’t-mess-with-me” energy that makes her 100% authentic as a pioneer. The show’s production design is a Masterpiece; the lighting, the moody Italian streets, and those breathtaking costumes are gripping enough to distract you from the actual murders. It’s surprisingly witty, too—Lidia’s banter with her brother Enrico and the socialist journalist Jacopo Barberis provides a much-needed levity to the grim reality of 1880s patriarchy. It’s also one of the few historical dramas that successfully integrates a modern soundtrack without it feeling like a damp squib.
THE CONS
It hits a 7/10 because, despite its style, it can occasionally feel like a bit of a Languid Burn. While the overarching battle for her bar admission is sincere and gripping, the individual “case of the week” mysteries can sometimes feel a bit predictable—if you’ve seen one whodunnit, you can probably guess the outcome of a few of these by the twenty-minute mark. It misses the 8/10 “must-watch” mark because it sometimes leans too heavily into the “sexy costume drama” tropes, occasionally trading character depth for romantic tension. For a viewer in 2026, the final season’s pacing felt a little rushed, trying to wrap up Lidia’s entire legal legacy in just six episodes.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. It is a genuine, stylish, and empowering triumph that is the “Go To” for anyone who likes their mysteries with a side of historical rebellion. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher if you want a 100% historically accurate biography, but as a “Sherlock-esque” procedural set in Italy, it’s a crown jewel of the archive. As of April 23, 2026, the series has officially wrapped up, but with the news this month that Matilda De Angelis is eyeing a new project with the same creators, the “Lidia Poët effect” on Italian TV is only just beginning.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* The Real Fight: In real life, Lidia Poët wasn’t just a “brother’s assistant” for a few years. After being disbarred in 1884, she had to wait until 1920—when she was 65 years old—to finally be readmitted to the bar and officially practice law.
* Sibling Secrets: Enrico Poët, played by Pier Luigi Pasino, is based on Lidia’s actual brother. While the show portrays their relationship as a witty tug-of-war, the real Lidia spent decades working behind the scenes of his firm while he took the credit in court.
* Wardrobe Budget: The costumes were so elaborate that many critics wondered if a real 19th-century lawyer could actually afford a different silk gown for every hour of the day. The hats alone became so famous they inspired a “Lidia-core” fashion trend in Italy in 2024.
* Modern Forensics: The show highlights Lidia using “new-age” techniques like fingerprinting. In the 1880s, this was considered absolute “Business” madness by the legal establishment, making her seem like a time-traveler to her peers.
* The 2026 Connection: On April 15, 2026, the series finale was released on Netflix. Fans noted a subtle Easter egg in the final scene—a portrait of the real-life Lidia Poët visible in the background of her new law office.
THE VIBE
Like drinking a strong espresso in a room full of old law books and revolutionary pamphlets. It is vibrant, defiant, and smells of expensive perfume and the crisp air of the Italian Alps. It makes you want to ignore every “no” you’ve ever heard and buy a very large, feathered hat.

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