A Place in the Sun: Damiano and Edoardo are finally safe

After the shot is fired, Grillo is seen lying on the ground, bleeding to death, whilst Damiano and Edoardo are safe and sound. It therefore becomes clear that the inspector, perhaps in a moment of clarity, took his own life, leaving his two brothers-in-law unharmed. So all’s well that ends well. However, the conclusion to a story that has lasted for months is surreal, and lacks both pathos and rationality. In the end, it remains unclear why the inspector held such a grudge against the two lads that he went so far as to kill himself. Nor can one believe it was merely over a stray football. And nothing is made clear either regarding the constant references to his relationship with his wife, which came to nothing. Even Grillo’s disappearance leaves soap fans feeling short-changed when it comes to a character, an actor and a storyline that had them hooked for months – and which we deserved not to see fizzle out. (a.d.)