Emilia Fox's crime drama Signora Volpe is now available to stream for free on Channel 4, offering a perfect alternative for fans of The Madame Blanc Mysteries. The series, which debuted in 2022, features Fox as Sylvia Fox, a retired MI6 operative who moves to the Italian countryside seeking a quieter life but instead finds herself entangled in a series of mysteries.
Plot and Setting
In the show, Sylvia Fox arrives in Italy for her niece's wedding, only to discover the groom has vanished and a woman's body is found in his garden. This incident sparks a chain of cases that allow her to use her intelligence and espionage skills while facing danger. The series is set against the backdrop of stunning Italian landscapes, a stark contrast to the gloomy British settings familiar to fans of Fox's long-running role in Silent Witness.
Critical Reception and Ratings
Signora Volpe premiered with three feature-length episodes and quickly gained a following. A second series aired in 2024, and a third has been confirmed. On IMDb, the show holds an average score of 7.5/10, with viewers praising its slow pace, engaging mysteries, and Fox's compelling performance. One fan commented: "Beautiful scenery with good acting and interesting stories. Emilia Fox is always a joy to watch." Another viewer on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: "Has all the right stuff, without needing to misrepresent the general population demographics. Love the show! Keep it going." A third added: "Wonderful series: intelligent, warm, suspenseful. Excellent character portrayals. Thoroughly engaging. Beautiful to look at."
Cast and Availability
Emilia Fox leads the cast as Sylvia Fox, joined by Tara Fitzgerald as Isabel Vitale, Sylvia's sister who helps her start anew in Italy. Giovanni Cirfiera plays Capitano Riva, the local police captain, and Matteo Carlomagno portrays Matteo Vitale, Sylvia's nephew. The series originally aired on Acorn TV in the UK but is now accessible for free on Channel 4's website. Signora Volpe is available to watch on Channel4.com.
