Ep 7. Dreams of Glass

Inspector Manara season 1 episode 7, titled "Dreams of Glass," follows the investigation of a murder that takes place during an art exhibit in a small Italian town. Inspector Luca Manara is called in to help solve the case alongside the local police force. The victim, a wealthy businessman named Carlo, was found dead next to a valuable glass sculpture.

As Manara and his team begin to investigate, they discover that Carlo was a notorious womanizer who had multiple affairs with the women in town. He also had a strained relationship with his wife, who was known to have heated arguments with him. The art exhibit where the murder took place was organized by Carlo's mistress, an artist who displayed her glass sculptures alongside the work of other local artists.

The investigation takes a twist when the police discover that one of the glass sculptures on display was used as the murder weapon. The sculpture was a beautiful piece of glasswork, but it was also extremely heavy and sharp. The police begin to look into the artists who created the sculpture, as well as the other people who had access to it during the exhibit.

As the investigation progresses, Manara and his team begin to unravel a complex web of relationships and motives. They discover that almost everyone in the town had a reason to want Carlo dead, whether it was for revenge, jealousy, or financial gain. Manara also finds himself drawn into a love triangle involving himself, the local police chief, and a beautiful waitress at the local restaurant.

The episode builds suspense as the investigation reaches its climax. There are many twists and turns as the detectives try to uncover the truth about the murder while also dealing with their own personal demons. The final reveal of the killer and their motive is unexpected and satisfying, bringing the episode to a gripping conclusion.

Overall, "Dreams of Glass" is a well-written and well-acted episode that showcases the talents of the Inspector Manara cast. The setting of a small Italian town adds an extra layer of charm and intrigue to the episode, and the murder mystery at the center of the story keeps audiences guessing until the very end.