Character Relationship Map: Zen

Characters

• Aurelio Zen (played by Rufus Sewell) — protagonist

  Lead detective protagonist portrayed by Rufus Sewell, adapted from Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen novels.

• Tania Moretti (played by Caterina Murino) — protagonist
• Moscati (played by Stanley Townsend) — minor
• Amedeo Colonna (played by Ben Miles) — minor
• Vincenzo Fabri (played by Ed Stoppard) — minor
• Maria (played by Nathalie Rapti Gomez) — minor
• Giorgio de Angelis (played by Vincent Riotta) — cameo
• Donata (played by Catherine Spaak) — cameo
• Romizi (played by Sargon Yelda) — cameo
• Gilberto Nieddu (played by Francesco Quinn) — cameo

Key Relationships

• Amedeo Colonna → Vincenzo Fabri (Social Acquaintance)
• Tania Moretti → Maria (Social Friend)
• Aurelio Zen → Gilberto Nieddu (Conflict Antagonist)
• Aurelio Zen → Romizi (Professional Colleague)
• Aurelio Zen → Donata (Narrative Witness)
• Aurelio Zen → Giorgio de Angelis (Narrative Informant)
• Aurelio Zen → Vincenzo Fabri (Conflict Suspect)
• Aurelio Zen → Amedeo Colonna (Conflict Suspect)
• Aurelio Zen → Moscati (Professional Superior)
• Aurelio Zen → Tania Moretti (Romantic Partner)

Story Analysis

Italian detective series following Aurelio Zen as he solves three complex cases

Plot Progression

1. The Roman Vendetta
2. Venetian Shadows
3. Sardinian Secrets