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PREMIERE NOVEMBER 2025: Italy’s Broadcasters Bet on Legacy Brands and Fresh Entertainment-Comedy Formats

PREMIERE NOVEMBER 2025: Italy’s Broadcasters Bet on Legacy Brands and Fresh Entertainment-Comedy Formats
November saw Italian broadcasters launching a mix of legacy titles and fresh experiments, showing once again how the TV market balances familiarity and novelty. From crime docu-dramas to musical variety shows, comedy, dating and talent formats, networks leaned on well-known brands while testing new proposals. Below is an overview of the main debuts and returns of the month — now including who produced each show.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Amore Criminale – Rai 3 – Crime-Drama / Docu-fiction – Season 28
The long-running docu-drama addressing cases of femicide and gender-based violence returned for a new season, combining documentary materials, interviews and reenactments to give voice to victims and survivors. The series is hosted by Veronica Pivetti and produced by Indigo Stories.
It opened with 639,000 viewers and 3.4% share, confirming its steady, socially relevant presence in prime time.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
La Corrida – Dilettanti allo sbaraglio – NOVE – Variety / Talent Show – Season 25 (return)

The cult variety show — a prototype of the modern talent-show featuring “amateur performers” — returned to air on NOVE. In the 2025 edition, the show is produced by Banijay Italia in co-production with Corìma. 
The revival scored 528,000 viewers and 4.3% share, signalling moderate but stable interest from an audience nostalgic for this genre.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Save the Dating – Amori in Corso – NOVE – Comedy / Dating Show – New Series

A fresh entry combining live theatre, comedy and dating-show dynamics: 13 singles participate in humorous games, social experiments and attempts to find love, under the guidance of duo hosts. The show is produced by Colorado Film (a company of Rainbow Group).
Its premiere recorded 514,000 viewers and 3.0% share, positioning the show as a light, niche-oriented offering on Thursday nights.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
The Voice Senior – Rai 1 – Talent Show – Season 6 (return)

The spin-off of the global singing franchise dedicated to contestants over 60 returned for its sixth season, offering emotional stories, mature voices and second-chance narratives. In Italy, the show is produced by Fremantle Italy and hosted by Antonella Clerici.
The comeback was highly successful, with 3,297,000 viewers and 22.6% share, confirming its status as a powerhouse for Rai’s Friday night lineup.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Gigi e Vanessa Insieme – Canale 5 – Music-Variety Show – New Entry

A star-led variety format featuring singers, performers and a rotating roster of guests, anchored by the chemistry between its hosts: Gigi D’Alessio and Vanessa Incontrada. This new show is produced by RTI for Mediaset.
The debut achieved 2,817,000 viewers and 20.3% share, signalling a strong appetite for music-variety entertainment on mainstream generalist networks.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
La Ruota dei Campioni - Canale 5 - Game show

A special prime-time episode of the game show La Ruota della Fortuna, in which top-performing contestants return to compete in a tournament format. Hosted by Gerry Scotti (with co-host Samira Lui), the show features three thematic matches, several rounds, and an ultimate “Wheel of Wonders” final where one champion can win up to €300,000. Produced by Endemol Shine Italy. It debuted with a a big record of 5,881,000 viewers and 28% of share.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Zelig On – Italia 1 – Comedy Show – New Edition

Under the historic brand of Italian television cabaret, Zelig On returned with a revised format offering stand-up, sketch comedy and new comedic talents. Hosted by Paolo Ruffini and Lodovica Comello, the show is produced by RTI with Lezgo Studio.
The premiere brought in 956,000 viewers and 6.5% share, suggesting a moderate but significant interest — particularly among younger or comedy-oriented audiences.
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