Character Relationship Map: Hit Squad

Characters

• Nico Giraldi (played by Tomas Milian) — protagonist

  The central protagonist across the series. Begins as an undercover cop in Rome (1976), progresses to Marshal of the anti-theft team, later becomes an Interpol agent, and operates in various Italian ci...

• Rosario Trapanese (played by Salvatore Billa) — minor

  Criminal or associate in the Hit Squad storyline.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Nico Giraldi → Rosario Trapanese (Conflict Police Pursuer And Suspect) — Nico investigates and pursues Rosario in connection with the brothers' train handover.

  Nico learns that Rosario Trapanese and his brother have boarded a train bound for Formia, orders an officer to follow them, and joins the pursuit. He...

Story Analysis

Nico resists criminal schemes while pursuing inquiries that converge on the Trapanese brothers' unresolved Zebra Point train handover.

Plot Progression

1. Release and Refusal — Nico is released for good conduct and reunites with an old criminal associate. He rejects a proposal to steal from the police evidence deposit rather than betray his job.
2. The Villa Scheme — A plan forms to rob Mr. Douglas's villa for antiques and silverware. Keys are obtained through an awkward arrangement involving a maid and a dog.
3. Clues and Delayed Response — Nico coaxes information about criminal associates while police monitor calls connected to Douglas. A misunderstood English conversation delays the response.
4. Pursuit to Formia — Nico learns that the Trapanese brothers are aboard a train bound for Formia and joins the pursuit. He discovers that they are arranging a handover tied to Zebra Point.