Vita da Carlo

In the Italian comedy series *Vita da Carlo*, celebrated actor and director Carlo Verdone plays a heightened version of himself. While publicly adored in Rome, his private life is a chaotic mix of frustrations. He juggles a demanding ex-wife, needy adult children, and the constant interruptions of fans who treat him more like a therapist than a celebrity. The main conflict arises when a producer and politician pressure the reluctant Carlo to run for Mayor of Rome, a job he desperately does not want. The show hilariously blurs the lines between Verdone's real-life persona and this fictional character, offering a funny and relatable look at the pressures of fame and family. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.