The King Who Never Was

The King Who Never Was

TV-142023•45m•7.0/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(12)

This docuseries sheds light on the killing of a German teenager in '78 through the accounts of his sister and the royal family involved in the case.

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Language

IT

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 4, 2023

Last Aired

July 4, 2023

Networks

Netflix

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

A Shot in the Dark

E1

A Shot in the Dark

Air date: 2023-07-04

In the summer of 1978, a one-day trip to a Mediterranean island takes a tragic turn when visitors get into an argument with Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy.

Chain Reaction

E2

Chain Reaction

Air date: 2023-07-04

After her brother's death, Birgit seeks for justice. When every attempt seems vain, a lawyer from Paris willing to help finally shows up.

Confessions

E3

Confessions

Air date: 2023-07-04

Years later, Vittorio Emanuele goes to trial. Birgit hopes that the truth will be finally unveiled, but unexpected witnesses show up for the Prince.

Cast

Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia

Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia

Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia

Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia

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