Boris

Boris is an Italian television series created by Luca Manzi and Carlo Mazzotta, initially produced from 2007 to 2010, with a revival season premiered in 2022. The show brings to the stage the behind the scenes of a television set where a troupe is shooting Gli occhi del cuore 2 (The eyes of the heart 2), a satirical portrait of the many fictions airing on the Italian TV networks.

Genre: Comedy,

Actor:

Creator: Luca Manzi, Carlo Mazzotta,

Country: Italy,

Type: tv

Season: 4

Episode: N/A

Duration: 30 minutes

Release: 2007-04-16

Rating: 8.583

Season 1 - Boris
2007-04-16
An aspiring director arrives on set for his first day and is faced with staffing issues, creative disagreements, and self-centered actors.
2007-04-16
Sergio forces Alessandro to sign documents that strip him of all his rights, and the excellent performance of a stage actor casts the cast in a bad light.
2007-04-23
One of the actors in the cast looks nothing like the photograph released by his agency and a Peruvian boy tries to sneak in among the extras.
2007-04-30
To impress a director friend, René shoots the day's scenes with a steadycam, meanwhile Biascica asks Alessandro for advice on love matters.
2007-05-07
The network hopes to boost ratings with a new character's raunchy jokes, just when Corinna may be forced to leave the series.
2007-05-14
While a fan visit creates tension on the set, René directs Stanis and Corinna in an awkward nude scene.
2007-05-21
During some night scenes, the cast ended up getting drunk on the limoncello sent by the network director, causing several problems during filming.
2007-05-28
Alfredo replaces René, who is struggling with gastric problems, while Stanis' father takes advantage of his son's fame to get a part.
2007-06-04
To appease the pro-Catholic press, René has to reshoot a scene featuring an abortion, while Duccio discovers that someone has taken the money from his jacket.
2007-06-11
While filming is interrupted due to Corinna, Davide is worried about the low turnout of journalists at the press conference.
2007-06-18
After the first episode aired, the cast and crew eagerly awaited the ratings results, and René shot a short film about ants.
2007-06-25
While René is in Milan to introduce some actors to an advertising agency, the assistant director and the director of photography swap roles.
2007-07-02
The series is suspended due to low ratings, so René has to remove all the cast members from the scene in the final episode and Boris is not feeling well.
2007-07-09
While the budget forces the production to shoot the final episode in just two days, everyone is anxious to find out whether the series will be canceled or not.

Season 2 - Boris
2008-05-12
The crew is elated by the success of "Gli occhi del cuore." Meanwhile, the network announces that Corinna is leaving the series, and Alessandro has an accident during filming.
2008-05-12
Alessandro tries to fix the problems he caused while making the show. Meanwhile, Corinna's replacement begins filming the new serie.
2008-05-19
The network orders crew cuts and leaves René in charge of deciding who to fire. Meanwhile, Alessandro tries to keep the unstable Mariano under control.
2008-05-26
The introduction of an element of sensuality into the drama creates conflict between Arianna, René, and Karin. Meanwhile, Gloria looks for a new job, and Biascica goes to psychoanalysis.
2008-06-02
The writers want to eliminate a character played by an actor involved in a scandal. Meanwhile, Stanis tries to impress a new actress.
2008-06-09
The director of photography enlists René in an attempt to insert covert advertising into an episode. Meanwhile, Karin forces Alessandro's hand in Rome.
2008-06-16
Mariano, a new actor, experiences his inner dramas in a stormy way and creates problems for the production.
2008-06-23
Arianna stifles her jealousy over Alessandro's new relationship. Meanwhile, Stanis waits on set for the arrival of a well-known director, and Lorenzo gets a "promotion."
2008-06-30
René is forced to work on a new series whose fate is sealed. Meanwhile, discontent with Cristina grows within the group, and the crew teaches Lorenzo a lesson.
2008-07-07
Filming is complicated by the lack of chemistry between Karin and Stanis, René's worries about his career, and Duccio's attempts to sell fish on set.
2008-07-14
While René is anxious about his new assignment, Mariano takes a stand with his agent and Stanis comes to a conclusion about Alessandro.
2008-07-21
Cristina is increasingly skeptical about her role and that of the production. Meanwhile, Duccio replaces René, and Arianna gives in to Stanis's insistent courtship.
2008-07-28
Arianna and Stanis meet again after their night together, Alessandro plays a vacant role, and René discovers that the election results could affect filming.
2008-07-28
Filming takes place amid uncertainty as we await the election results. Mariano takes a dramatic step, and René delivers news that surprises everyone.

Season 3 - Boris
2010-03-01
René moves to the competition, but all that glitters is not gold. Then he receives a proposal for a revolutionary project. Surprisingly, Alessandro joins Arianna.
2010-03-01
René moves to the competition, but all that glitters is not gold. Then he receives a proposal for a revolutionary project. Surprisingly, Alessandro joins Arianna.
2010-03-08
First day of filming for Medical Dimension. Lorenzo has become a cameraman, and Biascica threatens some stagehands. Alessandro and Arianna return to their roles.
2010-03-08
The series has a new protagonist, and René wants to keep his relationship with her a secret. Sergio lends them his camera. Alessandro wants to test out his dialogue.
2010-03-15
Stanis wants to co-direct Medical Dimension. Fabiana shows off her talents with the newcomer, a sociopathic actor. Lopez's arrival complicates everything.
2010-03-15
Medical Dimension takes an unexpected turn. Martellone becomes a popular icon. A friend of Arianna's unnerves Alessandro. Duccio takes credit for something he doesn't deserve.
2010-03-22
The network tries to rejuvenate Grandpa Mauro, with aberrant results. Itala leaves the show. At the presentation of Medical Dimension, René delivers a heartfelt speech.
2010-03-22
The actors film scenes in a villa, under the influence of drugs and medications. Arianna threatens Alessandro. An unclear script requires a leap of imagination.
2010-03-29
New ideas are coming for Medical Dimension, while filming new scenes for Grandpa Mauro. Maestro Arcangeli loses a fan and complains about Valerio's stench.
2010-03-29
An extra gives the crew a hard time. Financial problems lead to a makeshift solution. René has to reshoot some footage and makes a disconcerting discovery.
2010-04-05
A great soccer player arrives on set, causing a chain of misunderstandings. Thanks to a secret meeting, René uncovers Dr. Cane's trap.
2010-04-05
René arrives on set after a night of partying. Fabiana receives a tempting proposal, but she doesn't want to leave Medical Dimension.
2010-04-12
René forces the writers to rewrite Medical Dimension. A race against time begins to produce an original episode. Arianna and Alessandro say goodbye.
2010-04-12
René forces the writers to rewrite Medical Dimension. A race against time begins to produce an original episode. Arianna and Alessandro say goodbye.

Season 4 - Boris
2022-10-26
More than ten years later, Boris’ crew reunites on the set of the new project, “Life of Jesus."
2022-10-26
Boris’ crew struggles to convince the "Platform" to get on board with the project.
2022-10-26
Mariano, Cristina and Tatti Barletta arrive on the set of “Life of Jesus."
2022-10-26
It is the day of Jesus’ miracles, yet, it is Karin who works magic.
2022-10-26
Zacchaeus is played by the new Martellone. But, what happened to all the extras?
2022-10-26
The set is in total chaos. Glauco gives Tatti and René a crazy idea to fix things.
2022-10-26
René moves to second unit and, unbeknownst to anyone, the writers get back to work.
2022-10-26
It is the last day of shooting. Will René finally succeed in shooting his masterpiece?