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What is Sara: Woman in the Shadows about?
Sara has stepped away from her former life as an internal secret service agent. When her son’s suspicious death raises questions, she turns to her former colleague Teresa for help and begins investigating. The case expands beyond the family tragedy, touching on disappearances, suspected murders, a journalist and political interference.
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The series combines a crime investigation with grief, family secrets and the consequences of returning to a life Sara had left behind. Its focus is not only on solving a case, but on how that inquiry pulls her into a wider and increasingly dangerous world.
How many episodes are there, and how long is the series?
Netflix lists one season with six episodes. The UK listing gives runtimes of 58, 53, 52, 51, 49 and 58 minutes, adding up to about five and a half hours of viewing.
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| Episode | Runtime on Netflix UK |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 minutes |
| 2 | 53 minutes |
| 3 | 52 minutes |
| 4 | 51 minutes |
| 5 | 49 minutes |
| 6 | 58 minutes |
Who stars in it?
Teresa Saponangelo plays Sara, Claudia Gerini plays her former colleague Teresa, and Flavio Furno plays police officer Pardo. Carmine Elia directed the series.
Is it based on a book?
Yes. The show is based on Maurizio de Giovanni’s crime novel series Le indagini di Sara (“The Investigations of Sara”). The available listings identify the source series but do not specify which individual volume the first season adapts.
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What language is it in, and can you download it?
Netflix identifies Italian as the original audio. Its UK listing also shows English and other audio options, English subtitles and offline downloads. Netflix catalogs and language options vary by country, so check the title page in your local account for the choices available to you.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is Sara: Woman in the Shadows worth a binge?
The six-episode run makes it a manageable choice for viewers who want a contained crime thriller rather than a long-running series. Its premise may especially suit viewers drawn to investigations shaped by personal loss and family history, alongside the mystery itself. Expect a gritty, emotional tone; the official episode descriptions indicate a case that widens into other crimes and political complications without requiring the season to be approached as a purely procedural puzzle.
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Netflix lists the series as originating in Italy and gives its release date as June 3, 2025. The UK title page listed it on October 8, 2026; availability elsewhere may differ. Check the Netflix UK title listing for its current catalog details.
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