Rizzo’s Rise and Fall

The Shape of Water

Rizzo transforms his trusted position beside Luparello into a political maneuver, then is killed by the young man whose grief he exploits.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Alter Ego The Alter Ego from "The Shape of Water". The Alter Ego Political Service Rizzo acts as Luparello’s close adviser and political partner, carrying knowledge of the network built behind the scenes.

The Alter Ego from "The Shape of Water". The Alter Ego Political Service Rizzo acts as Luparello’s close adviser and political partner, carrying knowledge of the network built behind the scenes.

The Alter Ego Political Service Rizzo acts as Luparello’s close adviser and political partner, carrying knowledge of the network built behind the scenes. Inherited Opportunity Luparello’s death leaves him positioned to shape the succession.

A Composed Response A Composed Response from "The Shape of Water". A Composed Response The Strange Call Rizzo shows no surprise when told Luparello is dead and directs the finders to contact police.

A Composed Response from "The Shape of Water". A Composed Response The Strange Call Rizzo shows no surprise when told Luparello is dead and directs the finders to contact police.

A Composed Response The Strange Call Rizzo shows no surprise when told Luparello is dead and directs the finders to contact police. Suspicion Takes Root Pino’s written transcript later makes the exchange a central clue.

The New Alliance The New Alliance from "The Shape of Water". The New Alliance Strategic Appointment Rizzo accepts a role beside Cardamone, Luparello’s former rival, and presents the decision as loyalty to the dead…

The New Alliance Strategic Appointment Rizzo accepts a role beside Cardamone, Luparello’s former rival, and presents the decision as loyalty to the dead leader. Public Respectability His visible mourning conceals a powerful political repositioning.

The Frame Unravels The Frame Unravels from "The Shape of Water". The Frame Unravels Failed Control Rizzo’s evidence is intended to implicate Ingrid and bind Cardamone, but Montalbano identifies the objects as a constructed…

The Frame Unravels from "The Shape of Water". The Frame Unravels Failed Control Rizzo’s evidence is intended to implicate Ingrid and bind Cardamone, but Montalbano identifies the objects as a constructed…

The Frame Unravels Failed Control Rizzo’s evidence is intended to implicate Ingrid and bind Cardamone, but Montalbano identifies the objects as a constructed trail. Exposed Vulnerability Rizzo’s political design depends on people accepting the story he has arranged.

A Murder in the Roadside District

A Murder in the Roadside District Sudden Death Rizzo is shot at close range in San Giusippuzzu. Police immediately attribute the killing to the Mafia. A Different Suspect Montalbano recognizes that Giorgio may have killed him, but keeps the deduction to himself.

Before Luparello’s death

Monday morning, after Pino calls

The day Luparello’s successor is announced

After Montalbano confronts Ingrid’s account

The morning after Montalbano finds the neck brace