Tear Along the Dotted Line
An anxious cartoonist navigates the jagged edges of a Roman road trip, where manic humor masks a fragile heart. Life is a jagged silhouette torn from destiny's pre-measured paper, bleeding through every missed stitch.
Tear Along the Dotted Line
Tear Along the Dotted Line

Strappare lungo i bordi

17 November 2021 — 17 November 2021 Italy 1 season 6 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (460)
Cast: Zerocalcare, Valerio Mastandrea, Chiara Gioncardi, Ambrogio Colombo, Michele Foschini
Drama Animation Comedy
The Fear of Failure Ego vs. Insignificance Memory and Subjectivity Friendship and Support

Tear Along the Dotted Line - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

Episode 1

S1E1

Introduces Zero's neurotic world, his Armadillo conscience, and the paralyzing difficulty of picking a movie on Netflix or a pizza at a restaurant.

Significance:

Sets the "dotted line" metaphor and establishes the fast-paced, internal monologue style that defines the series.

Episode 4

S1E4

Zero describes the "domains" of his messy apartment using Game of Thrones metaphors, transforming his domestic clutter into a battle for survival.

Significance:

A masterclass in visual storytelling and pop-culture integration, highlighting Zero's detachment from reality.

Episode 5

S1E5

Zero recalls a night spent comforting Alice after a breakup, nearly sharing a transformative kiss but pulling away at the last second.

Significance:

The emotional turning point where Zero's "fear of tearing the paper" is shown to have real, heartbreaking consequences in his relationships.

Episode 6

S1E6

The trio attends Alice's funeral in Biella. The subjective narration breaks, and characters finally speak with their own voices.

Significance:

The series finale that reveals the show was never just a comedy, providing a devastating analysis of grief and the "blade of grass" philosophy.