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The Catalanotti Method: Montalbano Episode 37

The Catalanotti Method is the 37th episode of the series Inspector Montalbano (UK) and Detective Montalbano (USA). This episode is based on book number 26 of the 28 books written by Andrea Camillieri. So far, this is the last episode of the Inspector Montalbano series, but new episodes will likely be released soon in 2023.

In this article, I will talk about the episode 37 The Catalanotti Method of the TV series Inspector Montalbano and also tell you where and how you can watch this episode for free. Continue reading to learn more about The Catalanotti Method and the next episodes of Inspector Montalbano.

Inspector Montalbano The Catalanotti Method Review

In this two-hour episode of the detective series, the main character, Salvo Montalbano, played by Luca Zingaretti, is woken up by a phone call from his deputy, Domenico ‘Mimi’ Augello, played by Cesare Adolfo Bocci. Mimi tells Montalbano that he found a dead body while engaging in a sexual encounter and is concerned that he may be wrongly accused of the crime.

Mimi asks Montalbano to investigate the crime and find the real murderer to clear his own name. Montalbano’s reliable assistant, Giuseppe Fazio, played by Peppino Mazzotta, joins them in the investigation. The actor who plays Fazio is now 50 years old, but many of the cast members have aged little since the beginning of the series.

The victim of the murder is revealed to be Carmelo Catalanotti, a man who both loaned money at high-interest rates and ran a theater group called Trinacriate, made up of devoted actors who will do anything Catalanotti asks. Catalanotti’s method of “method acting” is eccentric and self-absorbed.

As the investigation unfolds, viewers are introduced to the strange and unusual amateur actors of Trinacriate and to Antonia Nicoletti, a beautiful head of forensics temporarily assigned to work at the local police station, played by Greta Scarano.

A romantic relationship quickly develops between the older detective and his younger colleague, which could potentially jeopardize the ten-year relationship he has with his girlfriend, Livia Burlando, recently played by Sonia Bergamasco.

Want to know what happened between Salvo, Livia and Antonia? Check out this Recommended Spoiler! What Happens in The Last Episode of Inspector Montalbano Season 15?

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The police station in Vigata is physically located in Scicli, Ragusa inside the municipality building.

Where to Watch The Catalanotti Method?

You can watch The Catalanotti Method online free on various streaming platforms. For example, if you want to watch Inspector Montalbano Online free English subtitles the best way is to watch Montalbano Episode 37 on BBC iPlayer.

Also, you can watch all episodes of Inspector Montalbano on other streaming sites such as RAI Play and RTVE Play. Each streaming platform has its differences. For example, on RAI you can watch Montalbano in Italian without subtitles.

Depending on your geographic location, you will need to use a VPN, but watching the episodes is 100% free. I recommend you read the article where to watch Inspector Montalbano to see the different options.

It is now possible to obtain the DVD of Montalbano episode 37 “The Catalanotti Method”. You can have this amazing episode in your collection, and it will be delivered to your home.

Detective Montalbano: Episode 37 [DVD]
  • Based on the spectacularly successful Inspector Montalbano mysteries by Andrea Camilleri, this long-running Italian television series is a huge hit in Europe
  • Luca Zingaretti, Cesare Bocci, Peppino Mazzotta (Actors)
  • English (Subtitle)

Montalbano 2022 – 2023

Inspector Montalbano was first aired in 1999, and since then new episodes have been aired every one or two years until 2021. There are still two books left, so new chapters of Inspector Montalbano can be made.

We live in Ragusa where most of the scenes of Inspector Montalbano are filmed and during the summer of 2022, we could not visit Montalbano’s house in Punta Secca until October because it was being used for filming during September.

While Andrea Camilleri, the author of the Montalbano detective novels, died in 2019, there are still 2 more books that Camilleri published before he died that have not been made into episodes of the Montalbano TV series.

According to the information we obtained, it is very likely an episode 38 during 2023 and maybe an episode 39 at some point. The Catalanotti Method episode of Inspector Montalbano was directed by Luca Zingaretti (the actor who plays Salvo Montalbano) so it is likely that he will continue to direct the next episodes.

As we get more information, we will update it on the site. I recommend you to read our article where is Inspector Montalbano filmed in Sicily.

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Ibleo Garden (Giardino Ibleo) where several scenes of Inspector Montalbano are filmed. You can visit the garden every day, admission is free.

Final Conclusions

The Catalanotti Method is the 37th episode of Inspector Montalbano, but we do not believe it will be the last.

In my personal opinion, I really liked the episode The Catalanotti Method, and I am looking forward to the premiere of a new Montalbano episode in 2023. Be sure to visit us for more news about upcoming episodes and everything related to Inspector Montalbano.

About Giuseppe

Meet Joe, one half of the dynamic duo behind this blog. A passionate fan of the Inspector Montalbano TV series and Andrea Camilleri’s books, Joe, along with his wife Giulia, embarked on a journey to explore Montalbano’s Sicily. After a captivating visit to Italy, they decided to make Ragusa their home, drawn to the city's baroque art, delectable Sicilian cuisine, and the enchanting beaches of Marina di Ragusa, Scoglitti, Cefalù, and more. Joe also loves discovering and sharing famous filming locations across Europe.

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