The Name of the Rose

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The Complete 8-part BBC Series. A suspenseful crime thriller set in an intriguing and bleak medieval world. Italy, 1327: The Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his novice Adso of Melk arrive at a secluded monastery in the Alps, where they become witnesses of a series of mysterious murders. While Baskerville and Melk are investigating and searching for the killer, they are hunted themselves by the merciless inquisitor Bernard Gui, who prosecutes those who criticize the pope. In fact, Gui sets out to terminate the Franciscan Order itself and so, Baskerville is on the top of his list. Starring John Turturro, Rupert Everett & James Cosmo.