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Baron Noir

TV-MA | Drama | 1 season | 8 episodes

Like “The West Wing” meets “The Sopranos” but set in France, this fast-paced thriller reveals the dirtier side of French politics and a world in which the players are shady, the sabotage is ruthless, and revenge is everything.

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Season 1

Episode 1

Jupiter

French presidential hopeful and Socialist candidate Francis Laugier’s campaign is about to be threatened by a financial investigation into his friend and personal advisor Philippe Rickwaert, the Mayor of Dunkirk. How will Laugier respond?

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Episode 2

1932

While the elections take place, Rickwaert figures out Laugier's new strategy—he has sent his special advisor, Dorendeu, on a mission to hinder the far-right candidate's chances of retaining its Northern constituency.

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Episode 3

Solferino

After falling ill, the first secretary of the Socialist Party steps down, triggering a vicious battle over succession to the post. As conflict ensues between Rickwaert and Laugier, Dorendeu finds herself caught in the middle of it all.

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Episode 4

Bleu

While Laugier launches education reforms, Rickwaert devises a plan to leverage a student movement against him, hoping that taking the reins of a demonstration for young people will pave the perfect path for him to return to politics.

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Episode 5

Grenelle

Rickwaert sends shockwaves through the political community by negotiating with the former right-wing president to support the student demonstrations. At this point, he will do anything to charm and get in with the leaders of the opposition.

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Episode 6

Shutdown

Rickwaert leads a ruthless battle to maintain his position in Dunkirk and appears to be back on Laugier's side. Meanwhile, Laugier fights his own battle against the Germans over EU sanctions on the excessive deficit.

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Episode 7

Pianoforte

While the cards look favorable for France in the European tug of war, the OHL Dunkirk affair resurfaces, forcing Laugier and Rickwaert to navigate troubled waters between diplomacy and foul play.

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Episode 8

Pardon

After an incriminating court document is released and the media gets hold of it, Rickwaert will risk anything to save his own back.

Details

Cast
Kad Merad, Niels Arestrup, Anna Mouglalis
Director
Ziad Doueiri
Writer
Eric Benzekri, Jean-Baptiste Delafon
Producer
Eric Benzekri
Creator
Eric Benzekri, Jean-Baptiste Delafon