The New Squad — Season 1, Episode 4: Man in the Box / Stopping a War

Episode synopsis

A man's body is found in a wooden box inside a garage. Initial tests reveal that the victim died of starvation, in terrible conditions. Walter approaches the case with anguish, reflecting on his loneliness and stagnant career. Paola Ricci obtains a warrant to bug Luigi Profeta's home, holding him responsible for the guerrilla warfare in the neighborhood. Vitale discovers a new clan led by the Sansone family. Bruno Coppola, without a license, has his betting shop closed, and Gabriele, his son, decides to help him with risky means.

About The New Squad

In the heart of Naples, the Spaccanapoli Police Station is established to combat crime in the most affected areas. It is led by Deputy Commissioner Paola Ricci, a law-abiding officer who often clashes with Sergio Vitale, the impulsive and direct leader of the "Falchi" (Falchi). The Squad must confront crime but also its own vulnerabilities.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Ciro De Rosa Was a Hero / One Centimeter at a Time
• E2With My Informants / There's Always Another Way
• E3How Much Does a Child Cost / My Father's Gun
• E5Do It for Sergio / This Time It's Personal
• E6He Who Makes a Mistake Pays / It's Fear That Keeps Us Together
• E7Always Knowing Everything / Perfect Mechanism
• E8Trust Me, I'll Fix This / Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
• E9We Frame Profeta / Trojan Horse
• E10I Don't See, I Don't Hear, I Don't Speak... / Was It Worth It?
• E11Dirty Laundry / Losing Your Head
• E12Tell Me He's Not Dead / He's One of the Gang
• E13Putting Patches / It Hurts Too Much