Don Matteo is a detective with a difference. He is the local Catholic priest, with a profound knowledge of the human psyche.The series is one of Italy's most popular, regularly scoring an average share of 30% of the country's national viewing audience and has become something of a cult hit across Italy.Riding his bike through the beautiful countryside of Umbria as he cares for his parishioners, Don Matteo really cannot stay out of trouble. Whether it's catching a thief or bringing a murderer to justice, Don Matteo uses his disarming smile and twinkling blue eyes to put the guilty off their guard and bring the truth to light.Assisting the Don in his investigations are the local Carabinieri, including Captain Anceschi and Maresciallo Cecchini.