With each new series, this gets more and more like watching 'Doctor Who'! This time, not only does Livia have a brand new identity, but, heaven forfend, there is also a new Adelina!
The numerous incarnations of Livia can come and go, and we all know for certain that each new one will nag Salvo mercilessly to within an inch of his life on a daily basis. But you just don't mess with Adelina, OK?
This creates serious worries that her legendary arancini might no longer be quite up to standard, no longer three hours of gentle patient simmering for the sauce, and then where would Salvo be?
This episode delivers another neatly convoluted plot, with all the customary twists and turns. But having used the word "plot", on this one occasion. Mimì really does lose it, vanishing into a mystery vortex of his own sexual fantasies. But then, that's just Mimì, now isn't it?
Mimì apart, the other central characters are all strong, and Catarella again delivers his own 'savant' moment, through which a vital clue is revealed.
As always, a thoroughly good evening's viewing, and 8/10 this time.