TV series
The Name of the Rose
2019, Italian, on Rai 1. Created by Nigel Williams.
Northern Italy, 1327. The Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young apprentice Adso of Melk reach an isolated Benedictine abbey on the Alps to aid in a dispute between the Franciscan Order and the Avignon papacy. Upon arrival at the abbey, the two find themselves involved in a chain of mysterious deaths.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 25 March 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Nigel WilliamsCreator
- John TurturroWilliam of Baskerville · 8 ep
- Rupert EverettBernardo Gui · 8 ep
- Damian HardungAdso of Melk · 8 ep
- Fabrizio BentivoglioRemigio of Varagine · 8 ep
- Tchéky KaryoPope John XXII · 8 ep
- Greta ScaranoAnna / Margherita · 8 ep
- Richard SammelMalachi of Hildesheim · 8 ep
- Stefano FresiSalvatore of Montferrat · 8 ep
- Roberto HerlitzkaAlinardo of Grottaferrata · 8 ep
- Fausto Maria SciarappaNicola of Morimondo · 8 ep
- Antonia FotarasThe Occitan Girl · 8 ep
- Benjamin StenderBenno of Uppsala · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 March 2019
- Last aired
- 25 March 2019
- Network
- Rai 1
- Original title
- Il nome della rosa
- Language
- Italian
- Country
- Italy
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What The Name of the Rose is based on
The Name of the Rose is based on The Name of the Rose, a 1980 novel by Umberto Eco.
Novel · 1980
The Name of the Rose
By Umberto Eco
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The Name of the Rose: quick answers
Is The Name of the Rose worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Name of the Rose are there?
The Name of the Rose has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 52 minutes each.
Is The Name of the Rose finished?
Yes. The Name of the Rose ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Name of the Rose on?
The Name of the Rose isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Name of the Rose parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Name of the Rose is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Name of the Rose?
If you liked The Name of the Rose, try Foyle's War, Medici: Masters of Florence, I, Claudius.
Who created The Name of the Rose?
The Name of the Rose was created by Nigel Williams and stars John Turturro, Rupert Everett, Damian Hardung.
What is The Name of the Rose based on?
The Name of the Rose is based on The Name of the Rose, a 1980 novel by Umberto Eco.