A doctor tells Daniele that Mario didn't make it and passed away that morning.

The staff have decided to discharge Daniele as they don't believe he deserves the extra week of punishment.

At the funeral, which is attended by Gianluca, Nina, and the hospital staff, Daniele tearfully reads a poem dedicated to Mario.

Daniele angrily returns home and receives a text from Nina to go to her Instagram profile, where she posted a video admitting to her followers that she attempted suicide and was involuntarily committed.

[3] Regarding the series, Netflix Vice President of Italian Originals Eleanora Andreatta stated that, "We want high entertaining stories that can also break taboos and challenge people ... We're trying to build our slate: adaptation of big IP, original stories and creating anti-hero narratives.

[7] Although the novel was set during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the series takes place in the present day.

[10] Joel Keller of Decider referred to the series as "a gentler, more optimistic take on One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.