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Web Series

The Octopus

The fight against the mafia!

7.8(62)19842h 0m10 seasons

Where to watch The Octopus in Germany

The Octopus is streaming on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About The Octopus

The Octopus is a 1984 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada, starring Patricia Millardet, Remo Girone and Elena Arvigo. It spans 10 seasons and 48 episodes, and originally aired on Rai 1 and Rai 2. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Octopus in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The Octopus trailer

Overview

An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.

Seasons (10)

  • Season 16 episodes · 1984
  • Season 26 episodes · 1986
  • Season 37 episodes · 1987
  • Season 46 episodes · 1989
  • Season 55 episodes · 1990
  • Season 66 episodes · 1992
  • Season 76 episodes · 1995
  • Season 82 episodes · 1997
  • Season 92 episodes · 1998
  • Season 102 episodes · 2001

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Themes & keywords

organized crimemafiacosa nostra

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Octopus in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Octopus on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Octopus on Netflix?+

The Octopus is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.

How many seasons of The Octopus are there?+

The Octopus has 10 seasons and 48 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Octopus?+

The Octopus stars Patricia Millardet, Remo Girone, Elena Arvigo, Rolf Hoppe and Pippo Pattavina.

When did The Octopus come out?+

The Octopus is a 1984 web series created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada.

What genre is The Octopus?+

The Octopus is Drama and Crime series.

Who created The Octopus?+

The Octopus was created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada.

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