L'ultimo rigore(2002)

L'ultimo rigore is an Italian drama series following Carlo Corsi, an ambitious football coach who pushes his gifted son Marco toward athletic stardom. As pressure mounts, Marco turns to performance-enhancing drugs to keep pace with his father's expectations. Caught between her husband's relentless ambition and her son's deteriorating health, Giovanna attempts to heal the fractured family by rekindling their shared passion for the game. The series explores the dark side of competitive sports, examining how parental pressure and the pursuit of excellence can spiral into addiction and family breakdown. Themes of redemption and love underscore the tension between personal achievement and human cost.