With 4.2 million viewers and a 23.3% audience share, the final episode of the eighth season has once again confirmed that One Step from Heaven is one of the most beloved productions among Italian audiences. This achievement rewards a series that, since its first airing, has successfully blended crime and comedy, intertwining stories of love, friendship, and adventure in unique settings: from the peaks of San Candido in Trentino Alto-Adige to the majestic Venetian Dolomites.
Through storytelling that explores the delicate balance between man, nature, and animals, One Step from Heaven continues to evolve season after season, thanks also to the narrative intuition of its writers: Elena Santoro and Mario Ruggeri.
The Numbers of “One Step from Heaven”
Since its debut on Rai 1 on April 10, 2011, One Step from Heaven has achieved remarkable results
- 8 active seasons
- 132 episodes of 50 minutes each
- Over 6000 minutes of airtime
- An average of 5,641,011 viewers and a 23.3% audience share
- It has been sold in 38 countries
Actors, directors, and locations: the protagonists of the series
One of the elements that has contributed to the success of One Step from Heaven is its cast, which over the seasons has featured numerous familiar faces. Among the actors present since the first season, Enrico Ianniello stands out in the role of Commissioner Vincenzo Nappi, a key figure in the story.
On the directing side, One Step from Heaven has involved several talented professionals, including Enrico Oldoini, Riccardo Donna, and Jan Maria Michelini, reaching in recent seasons Alexis Sweet and Laszlo Barbo.
The settings are considered a character in the series: initially filmed among the enchanting peaks of San Candido in Alto Adige, from the sixth season, production moved to San Vito di Cadore in Veneto, preserving the charm of the mountain environment.
See you next season…
