Don Matteo (English subtitled) Season 3 Episode 14 Fear Onstage

Don Matteo season 3 episode 14, "Fear Onstage," takes place in the small Italian town of Gubbio. The episode begins with the local theatre group rehearsing for their upcoming production of Hamlet, which is set to premiere in just a few days. As the actors run through their lines, one performer, named Sofia, suddenly collapses on stage.

Don Matteo, the town's priest and amateur sleuth, is called in to investigate the incident. He quickly discovers that Sofia was poisoned with a deadly toxin, and begins to question each member of the theatre group in an attempt to find the culprit. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies among the group's members.

One of the most likely suspects is the group's director, a reclusive man named Saverio who has a reputation for being difficult to work with. Don Matteo questions Saverio about his relationship with Sofia and learns that they had a history together, having once been lovers. However, Saverio insists that he had nothing to do with her poisoning.

Don Matteo also talks to the other actors and discovers that there is tension between Sofia and another cast member, a talented young actress named Federica. He hears rumors that Federica may have been jealous of Sofia's talent and had a motive to harm her.

Meanwhile, Sofia's condition worsens, and she is rushed to the hospital. Don Matteo spends time at her bedside, praying for her recovery and hoping for more information about the events leading up to her poisoning.

As the premiere of Hamlet approaches, tensions rise among the theatre group, and Don Matteo becomes increasingly convinced that someone in the group is responsible for Sofia's poisoning. With the help of his assistant, Cecchini, and their mutual friend, prosecutor Nino Taranto, Don Matteo pieces together the clues and finally discovers the identity of the culprit.

In the end, Don Matteo takes swift action to bring the guilty party to justice and restore peace to the town. Along the way, he also astutely observes the intricate and sometimes deceitful dynamics of the theatre world, offering insights into the human heart and the nature of art itself.