Mussolini: Son of the Century vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.1/10 for Mussolini: Son of the Century). Mussolini: Son of the Century is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Mussolini: Son of the Century
The Witness| Mussolini: Son of the Century | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | IT | – |
| Creator / director | Joe Wright | – |
| Main cast | Maurizio Lombardi, Luca Marinelli, Francesco Russo, Barbara Chichiarelli, Benedetta Cimatti | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
Mussolini: Son of the Century
The rise of Benito Mussolini and the birth of fascism in Italy, chronicling a country’s surrender to dictatorship and the relentless ascent of a man who rose from his ashes time and again.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
Where to watch
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