The sixth and final episode of the acclaimed Italian miniseries Il capo dei capi brings the story of Salvatore “Totò” Riina to its dramatic conclusion. After decades of terror, bombings, and silent dominance over Cosa Nostra, we see Riina’s arrest in 1993 and the beginning of the end for the Corleonesi empire.
: While some viewers found the jumps between decades slightly disjointed in earlier episodes, the finale is noted for its high-stakes tension and "must-see" status for crime drama fans [8, 10]. il capo dei capi 6
, the "Accountant" who took over after Riina’s arrest. Unlike Riina’s violent spectacle, this story focuses on the "submerged" Mafia—a period of silence, political infiltration, and rebuilding. Key Plot Arcs The Transition of Power (1993–1995) Following Riina's arrest, his brother-in-law Leoluca Bagarella The sixth and final episode of the acclaimed
A ruthless peasant who climbs the ranks of the Mafia to become the "Boss of Bosses". Biagio Schirò: , the "Accountant" who took over after Riina’s arrest
At the heart of the story is the lifelong rivalry between (Claudio Gioè) and the fictional character Biagio Schirò (Daniele Liotti).
in 2007, the series spans several decades (1943–1993). It is based on the investigative book by Giuseppe D’Avanzo and Attilio Bolzoni and follows the parallel lives of two childhood friends from Corleone: Salvatore Riina: