In the appeal, Mayor Antonio Iazzi stated, "It is essential to preview [the series] in order to determine whether the association of the town's name with the film adaptation has a defamatory effect, representing it as an ignorant, backward, silent community, possibly dedicated to committing brutal crimes of such magnitude, contrary to reality.

To comply with the order issued in the absence of cross-examination between the parties by the Court of Taranto, the launch of the series currently titled Avetrana - Qui non è Hollywood is postponed.

[16][17][18] Vittoria Scarpa of Cineuropa wrote, "Pippo Mezzapesa's miniseries about the murder of Sarah Scazzi is an example of how a horrible true crime story can be told without morbidity and by delving into the psychology of the characters".

She further wrote, "The tone is respectful, the show avoids representing the unrepresentable (the crime itself), and the psychology of the characters is deep."

She also commended the performances of the cast, specifically Federica Pala, Giulia Perulli, Vanessa Scalera, Imma Villa [it], Anna Ferzetti, and Giancarlo Commare.