Italian daily drama Il Paradiso delle signore (The Paradise of Ladies) is currently airing its ninth season on Rai 1, set in 1967, with storylines unfolding from September 14th to 18th. The series, produced by Rai, is broadcast at 4:05 PM from Monday to Friday, as reported by Libero Magazine. The season features wedding preparations, family conflicts, and a focus on contemporary social issues like the Vietnam War.
Il Paradiso delle Signore: New Season Developments & Returning Faces
Wedding Complications for Delia and Botteri
The wedding of Delia Bianchetti (Ilaria Maren) and Gianlorenzo Botteri (Luca Ferrante) is facing obstacles. Initially, Botteri intended to design Delia’s wedding dress himself, but he was forced to concede and relinquish the design, as reported by Libero Magazine. However, further complications arose, with “an imprevisto” —an unforeseen event—disrupting the wedding plans, according to Libero.
Family Dynamics at Villa Guarnieri
At Villa Guarnieri, Odile di Sant’Erasmo (Arianna Amadei) and Marta Guarnieri (Gloria Radulescu) have decided to join forces against Umberto and Adelaide, as detailed in reports from Libero Magazine. Odile’s return to Villa Guarnieri to support Marta coincides with the unexpected arrival of a long-absent family member, according to Libero. This surprise return adds another layer to the complex relationships within the Guarnieri family.
Political Activism and Workplace Impact
The series incorporates the social and political climate of 1967, with a storyline centered around protests against the Vietnam War. Johnny (Mirko Lorusso) participates in a demonstration alongside Valter (Antonio Ferrante) and Marcello (Pietro Masotti), as reported by iO Donna. Valter’s involvement leads to his arrest and overnight detention, ultimately resulting in his dismissal from work, according to iO Donna. He subsequently finds employment as a warehouse assistant at Il Paradiso delle Signore, prompting concern from Elisa (Agnese Lorenzini) due to the risk of a past secret being revealed.
Furthermore, Marcello believes Paradiso Donna magazine should address the ongoing conflict. This perspective leads to disagreement within the magazine’s editorial team, sparking conflict over whether to take a position on the war, as reported by iO Donna.
Complicity and Tension Between Umberto and Carla
Umberto Guarnieri (Roberto Farnesi) and Carla Corsi (Lavinia Longhi) are seen together at a chess tournament at Il Circolo, creating a noticeable dynamic. Adelaide (Vanessa Gravina) immediately recognizes the complicity between the two, as observed by Libero. Umberto finds solace in Carla’s company amidst the overall tension surrounding him, as reported by Libero.
Other Developments
Mimmo resolves a problem with the children’s menu at the chess tournament, earning praise from Rebecca, the event organizer, according to Libero. Elisa and Valter discover that someone from their past now frequents Il Paradiso delle Signore, as reported by Libero. Iacopo Corsi (Alessio D’Ortenzi) makes a decision regarding his fashion designs without consulting Odile, betraying her trust, as highlighted by Libero Magazine. The series, inspired by Émile Zola’s novel Al paradiso delle signore, is filmed in Rome at the Videa studios. As of September 17th, 2026, the series has reached its 10th episode of the new season, as reported by Libero Magazine.