Baby (2018)
A provocative Italian drama series exploring the dangerous double lives of two privileged Roman teenagers drawn into the city's criminal underworld.
Baby - Series Information
- Original Title: Baby
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Andrea De Sica, Antonio Le Fosse et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 50 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Italian
- Spoken Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
- First Air Date: November 30, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), November 30, 2018 (Germany - 12), November 30, 2018 (France - 12), November 30, 2018 (New Zealand - 16), November 30, 2018 (Brazil - 18), November 30, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Fabula Pictures
- Production Countries: Italy
- Alternative Titles: Детка (RU), Baby/ベイビー (JP)
Baby - Plot
Fed up with their families and classmates, two teen girls from a wealthy part of Rome are drawn to the city's underworld and start leading double lives.
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Baby - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Andrea De Sica
- Antonio Le Fosse
- Giacomo Mazzariol
- Marco Raspanti
- Romolo Re Salvador
Main Cast
- Benedetta Porcaroli
- Alice Pagani
- Riccardo Mandolini
- Chabeli Sastre González
- Brando Pacitto
- Lorenzo Zurzolo
- Massimo Poggio
- Galatea Ranzi
- Tommaso Ragno
- Mehdi Nebbou
Writers
- Giacomo Durzi
- Isabella Aguilar
Baby - FAQs
Is Baby based on a true story?
Yes, Baby is loosely inspired by the real-life Parioli scandal that shocked Rome in the early 2010s, in which underage girls from affluent families were discovered to be involved in prostitution. The series fictionalizes the events but draws heavily from the documented case.
Where can you stream Baby online?
Baby is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, both with a standard subscription and through Netflix Standard with Ads. All three seasons and all 18 episodes are currently available on the platform.
Who are the lead actresses in Baby?
The series stars Benedetta Porcaroli as Chiara Altieri and Alice Pagani as Ludovica, two privileged Roman teenagers who secretly enter the city's underworld. Both actresses deliver compelling performances that anchor the show's emotional and dramatic core.
What happened to Chiara and Ludovica at the end?
In the Season 3 finale, Chiara and Ludovica face the legal and personal consequences of their double lives. Chiara ultimately chooses to confront the truth, while Ludovica seeks a fresh start. The ending offers a bittersweet sense of closure rather than a tidy resolution for both characters.
How many seasons and episodes does Baby have?
Baby ran for 3 seasons with 6 episodes each, totalling 18 episodes. Season 1 premiered on November 30, 2018, Season 2 followed in 2019, and the third and final season concluded the story in 2020.
What is the content rating for Baby?
Baby is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains themes of sexual exploitation, drug use, alcohol, and family dysfunction, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
Was Baby well received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. Reviewers acknowledged the strong performances by Benedetta Porcaroli and Alice Pagani and praised the series' visual style, but some critics felt the show handled its sensitive subject matter — particularly underage exploitation — with insufficient depth or moral clarity.
What are shows similar to Baby?
Viewers who enjoyed Baby may also like Blood & Water, Toy Boy, and Criminal: Spain for their similarly dark, youth-focused narratives. For comparable teen drama with themes of identity and hidden lives, One Tree Hill and Famous in Love offer engaging alternatives.
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