Vanessa Scalera Bids Farewell to Imma Tataranni After Five Seasons

After seven years embodying the tenacious Deputy Prosecutor Imma Tataranni, actress Vanessa Scalera is ready to close this chapter of her career. The fifth season of the popular Italian mystery-drama series, Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor, recently concluded, marking Scalera’s departure from the role.

A Seven-Year Journey

Scalera has portrayed the unorthodox and sharp-witted Imma Tataranni since the series premiered on Rai 1 in September 2019. The show, based on the detective novels by Mariolina Venezia, is set and filmed in Matera and other cities in the Basilicata region of Italy [1]. The series has spanned five seasons and 26 episodes [1].

Leaving Imma Behind

In recent interviews, Scalera expressed a sense of completion with her portrayal of the character. She described her time with Imma as a significant period of professional and personal growth, but feels it is time to move on [3]. While Scalera is departing, the possibility of the series continuing with a latest lead remains open [3].

Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor – A Recap

Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor follows the investigations of Imma Tataranni, a deputy prosecutor known for her prodigious memory and unconventional methods. The series features a supporting cast including Massimiliano Gallo as Pietro De Ruggeri, Imma’s husband, and Alessio Lapice as Ippazio Calogiuri, a Marshal in the Carabinieri who works closely with Imma (seasons 1–3) [1]. Other key cast members include Barbara Ronchi as Diana De Santis, Imma’s assistant, and Carlo Buccirosso as Alessandro Vitali, Imma’s supervisor [1].

Vanessa Scalera’s Career

Vanessa Scalera, born on April 5, 1977, in Mesagne, Apulia, Italy, is an accomplished actress with roles in several Italian films and television series [3]. Her notable credits include Diamonds (2024) and L’Arminuta (2021) [3]. She is currently starring in the TV series My Family (2025–) [3].