Mussolini: Son Of The Century Season 01 Official

Season 1 opens in Milan on March 23, 1919, with the founding of the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento . The narrative follows a country in the grip of post-WWI chaos, where Mussolini exploits social unrest, strikes, and political vacuums to consolidate power. Key historical milestones featured in the season include:

The turning point following the assassination of socialist MP Giacomo Matteotti, which led to Mussolini’s 1925 parliamentary speech claiming "sole responsibility" and establishing a one-party state. A Masterclass in Performance mussolini: son of the century season 01

Director Joe Wright infuses the historical drama with a modern, "grungy" aesthetic described as a cross between 1990s rave culture and classic gangster cinema. Season 1 opens in Milan on March 23,