Elena Marchetti Rai2's prime time has welcomed back Beasts Crime with Francesca Fagnani as host and the participation of Elisa De Marco, known as Elisa True Crime, who edited the introductions. Aired on May 5, the episode featured interviews with Katharina Miroslawa, Roberto Savi, and Rina Bussone, attracting attention for its strong themes and contrasting studio moments.
The numbers recorded for that evening were 1.062.000 viewers 7,4% share, a figure higher than the network average but lower than the results obtained in previous episodes.
How does the episode compare to previous editions?
To frame the result of May 5th it is useful to remember some comparisons: the last episode of the classic version, aired on last 28 April, he had recorded 1.502.000 spectators 10,20% share, while the fourteenth season of the show had an average of 1.473.000 spectators and 9,75% share.
The 2026 crime version, however, had debuted with even higher numbers: the debut of the June 10, 2026 had collected 1.570.000 spectators and 12,4% share, exceeding the average of the spring season of wild beasts which had stood at 1.431.000 and 9,04% shareThese references help us evaluate the May 5 episode in a broader perspective.
The programming context that influenced the results
Behind the data of 7,4% There are also external factors: the evening was crowded and competitive. On Rai Uno it was broadcast Il commissario Montalbano (repeat), an event that continues to guarantee solid audiences, while on Canale 5 the Big Brother Vip recorded its seasonal record. To complete the picture, Italia Uno showed the special of Le Iene Present: InsideIn this sense, the result of Belve Crime must be considered not only in absolute terms but also in relation to a particularly crowded and fragmented evening of television.
Guests, format and editorial choices
The episode of May 5th focused on three central figures of the Italian crime news: Katharina Miroslawa (the so-called “Parma mantis”), Roberto Savi (among the supporters of the White Uno Gang) and Rina Bussone (linked to the case of Fabrizio Piscitelli, known as Diabolik). Alongside Fagnani, Elisa De Marco introduced the cases with clips and summaries, offering the audience a framework before the confrontation in the studio. format the face-to-face interview remains: no staged reconstructions, but direct questions and sometimes harsh confrontations between the host and guests, an element that characterizes the program's style.
Francesca Fagnani's voice and the interview-investigation duo
Fagnani has explained several times that with this spin-off he tried to join two professional souls: theinterview in depth and the investigative journalismDuring the conversations, the host observed how many convicted criminals proclaim their innocence, a circumstance she attempted to interpret as a human mechanism or procedural strategy. In the case of Roberto Savi, the program emphasized the historical significance of the affair: for him, it was a significant media debate, taken up for the first time after , as reported in the episode's promotion.
Audience impact and editorial prospects
The spin-off Beasts Crime It seems to answer a specific question: audiences are interested in crime stories told directly by the protagonists. This is reflected not only in the ratings of the most successful episodes but also in social media discussions and criticisms of the ethics of interviewing convicted criminals. The production chose a dry tone, favoring direct confrontation; the broadcast on Rai2 and RaiPlay It also expands access, allowing those who miss the live broadcast to catch up on episodes on demand. Meanwhile, Fagnani's return to late-night programming has already been announced: Tuesday 12st May new interviews are planned, including one with Raphael Sollecito, confirming the desire to continue the editorial path.
In summary, the episode of May 5th confirmed the ability of Beasts Crime to generate media attention and debate, even in a context of audience ratings lower than the peaks recorded in the past. The combination of controversial guests, the role of Elisa True Crime in the presentations and the investigative approach of Francesca Fagnani they keep the program at the center of the debate between information, television storytelling and editorial responsibility.