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Tear Along the Dotted Line

Tear Along the Dotted Line

TV-MA2021•8.4/10
AnimationComedyDrama

Ratings

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8.4/10(473)

A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.

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Production

Movimenti Production, BAO Publishing, Direzione Generale Cinema

Language

IT

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 17, 2021

Last Aired

November 17, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Zerocalcare

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-11-17
Zero, a comics writer and artist who imagines his conscience as an armadillo, remembers how he first met his friend, Alice, when they were 17 years old.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-11-17
Zero recalls when, at 11 years old, he was briefly the teacher's pet. While on the way to pick up Secco, Zero has trouble changing a flat tire.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-11-17
Zero describes his nightmarish experience tutoring kids. While waiting for Secco, Zero tells Sarah why he's so obsessed with being punctual.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2021-11-17
While on the train to Biella, Zero recollects what it was like struggling to look for work and explains, in detail, his apartment's various "domains."
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2021-11-17
Admitting he's bad at giving emotional support, Zero remembers consoling Alice after a breakup. An encounter with a former student rattles Zero.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2021-11-17
In Biella, Zero struggles with how to grieve as Sarah blasts him for making it about him. Later, he learns of a shocking secret that sends him reeling.

Cast

Zerocalcare

Zerocalcare

Zerocalcare (voice)

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Armadillo (voice)

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