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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. My first day

Air Date: 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.

2. The Count's ring

Air Date: 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.

3. The climber of the Andes

Air Date: 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.

4. Quality or death

Air Date: 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.

5. A+B=C

Air Date: 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.

6. Like Lars von Trier

Air Date: 2007-05-14

While a fan visit creates tension on the set, René directs Stanis and Corinna in an awkward nude scene.

7. When a man feels the end

Air Date: 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.

8. Merry Christmas

Air Date: 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.

9. A matter of principle

Air Date: 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.

10. The jeweler

Air Date: 2007-06-11

While filming is interrupted due to Corinna, Davide is worried about the low turnout of journalists at the press conference.

11. Exit strategy

Air Date: 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.

12. A special day

Air Date: 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.

13. Stanis must not die

Air Date: 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.

14. The last episode

Air Date: 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.

1. My Africa (part one)

Air Date: 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.

2. My Africa (part two)

Air Date: 2008-05-12

Alessandro tries to fix the problems he caused while making the show. Meanwhile, Corinna's replacement begins filming the new serie.

3. Who will be saved?

Air Date: 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.

4. The disguise is off

Air Date: 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.

5. The affaire Martellone

Air Date: 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.

6. No logo

Air Date: 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.

7. Death to the Count

Air Date: 2008-06-16

Mariano, a new actor, experiences his inner dramas in a stormy way and creates problems for the production.

8. The sky above Stanis

Air Date: 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."

9. Mazinga's daughter

Air Date: 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.

10. A tuzzo

Air Date: 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.

11. Italy that works

Air Date: 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.

12. Use force, Ferretti

Air Date: 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.

13. The deaf-mute, the senator, and the country's balance of power (part one)

Air Date: 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.

14. The deaf-mute, the senator, and the country's balance of power (part two)

Air Date: 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.

1. Another television is possible (part one)

Air Date: 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.

2. Another television is possible (part two)

Air Date: 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.

3. Quality is not enough

Air Date: 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.

4. The clip

Air Date: 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.

5. The importance of pleasing notaries

Air Date: 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.

6. Coprolalia

Air Date: 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.

7. Like Durok

Air Date: 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.

8. Happy Grazie Day

Air Date: 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.

9. It smells like a masterpiece

Air Date: 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.

10. The Epiphany

Air Date: 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.