The series is inspired by the book Il capo dei capi: Vita e carriera criminale di Totò Riina , written by journalists and Giuseppe D'Avanzo .
A widely acclaimed Italian biographical crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of Totò Riina, a ruthless leader of the Corleonesi clan.
In the UK, it was broadcast on Sky Arts under the title Corleone . The Investigative Book
It is considered an essential work for understanding the Corleonesi clan's ascent to power.
Spanning from 1943 to 1993, it follows Riina from his impoverished childhood in Corleone to his arrest after 25 years as a fugitive.