Riccardo, the commercial director of Il Paradiso delle Signore, is sailing full speed professionally while sinking into alcohol and pills personally after he fails to locate Nicoletta, who has moved to an unknown address, Il Messaggero reported. The soap opera airs on Rai 1 this week as the eleventh season continues, with Libero noting that Riccardo’s downward spiral begins on Monday, November 9.
The contrast sharpens when Marcello discovers that his friend has sunk into a dependence on psychotropic drugs and alcohol, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni reported. Marcello promises to keep the secret only if Riccardo agrees to enter a detox program, setting up a tense confrontation that plays out across the week.
Riccardo Can’t Find Nicoletta and Turns to Pills
According to Libero, Riccardo’s troubles start on Monday, November 9, when he cannot track down Nicoletta. Consumed by despair, he turns again to alcohol and pills. By Thursday, November 12, he admits to having taken more pills, and Marcello realizes the problem cannot be solved alone, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni reported. On Friday, November 13, Umberto makes every effort to track down Nicoletta, while on Saturday, Marcello calls Adelaide to help Riccardo, the magazine added.
Marcello Issues a Detox Ultimatum
On Wednesday, November 11, Marcello learns the reasons Riccardo has been using psychotropic drugs, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni reported. He promises to keep the secret on the condition that Riccardo enters a detoxification program.
Rai 1 Air Times Differ Across Reports
Outlets differ on the broadcast schedule: Libero reports the show airs Monday through Friday at 4:10 p.m. on Rai 1, while TV Sorrisi e Canzoni lists episodes from Tuesday, November 10, through Saturday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m., with Friday’s episode at 3:20 p.m. and Saturday’s at 3:10 p.m.
FAQ: Ladies’ Paradise This Week
Why is Riccardo taking pills in the November 2026 episodes?
He cannot find Nicoletta, who has moved to an unknown location, and turns to alcohol and pills out of despair, Libero reported.
What happens between Marcello and Riccardo?
Marcello discovers Riccardo’s dependence on psychotropic drugs and promises to keep it secret only if he enters a detox program, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni reported.
Is there a Saturday episode this week?
TV Sorrisi e Canzoni lists a Saturday, November 14 episode at 3:10 p.m., though Libero describes the show as airing Monday through Friday.