Operation Napoleon airs tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 21:20 on Rai 4, bringing an international conspiracy and a World War II aviation mystery from an Icelandic backdrop to Italian television screens as reported by cpop.it. The 2023 thriller film, originally titled Napóleonsskjölin, adapts the novel by Icelandic writer Arnaldur Indriðason and is directed by Óskar Þór Axelsson.
Icelandic Lawyer Investigates Murder Linked to Military Plane Wreckage
The story follows Kristin, an Icelandic lawyer who finds herself accused of a murder she never committed. To prove her innocence and save herself, she must follow an unusual trail: rinds of a German military aircraft from World War II that has re-emerged among the Icelandic ice near the country’s largest glacier, after remaining hidden for decades. According to the narrative, her brother discovers the wreckage of the German plane on a glacier, dragging Kristin into an international conspiracy. The search exposes her to ruthless criminals and figures with conflicting motives, turning a past wartime secret into an immediate threat.
Vivian Ólafsdóttir Stars Alongside Jack Fox and Iain Glen
Vivian Ólafsdóttir stars in the leading role as the lawyer Kristin. The main cast also features Jack Fox as Steve Rush, Iain Glen as William Carr—whom television audiences may recognize as Jorah Mormont from Game of Thrones—Wotan Wilke Möhring as Simon, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Einar.
Audiences Watch Broadcasts Live on Rai 4 or Stream on RaiPlay
Viewers can watch the broadcast live on television via Rai 4 or through live streaming on RaiPlay. For those who miss the start or wish to view it later, the film is available for free streaming with advertising on RaiPlay, which also offers replay viewing after the initial broadcast.
