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Parliament

★ 7.3/10•2020•NR•Comedy•War & Politics
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Samy, a young parliamentary assistant, arrives in Brussels after the Brexit referendum. He is not fit for the job. Samy doesn't know much about European institutions and he hopes to get away with it thanks to his cleverness…

Émilie Noblet · Director

Jérémie Sein · Director

Noé Debré · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageFR
First Air DateApr 9, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Never Got Any ReportsE129m

Never Got Any Reports

It’s Samy’s first day as an MEP assistant in the European Parliament. He has no idea what he’s doing, his boss is even more clueless, and he’s already tasked with drafting regulation amendments. But first he’ll have to learn what an amendment is.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 2 - The Invincible ArmadaE224m

The Invincible Armada

After Samy’s amendment on shark finning sparks quarreling between the parties, he must seek the help of his difficult-to-please political adviser, Maurice. But when they go after the same woman, Samy could make his first political enemy.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 3 - Politics and SausagesE326m

Politics and Sausages

Samy is scrambling on all fronts. He needs to resolve the shark finning issue, his love interest might belong to the worst possible party, and Maurice still hates him. Luckily, he can count on his boss, Michel... or can he?

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 4 - The World's Oldest ProfessionE425m

The World's Oldest Profession

After struggling to win his first victory in parliament, Samy is pressured by Ingeborg to undo it all. Will he succumb or will he stand by his convictions? And how many times will he be duped by the same lobbyist? Rose takes a huge risk at work.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 5 - Demos KratosE522m

Demos Kratos

Samy finds himself playing tour guide to a group of retired teachers, who decide to help him with his shark finning report. Can he get it passed or will Torsten get in the way? Meanwhile, Rose teaches Sharon about the Northern Ireland border issue.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 6 - I'm SharkyE625m

I'm Sharky

Samy, Rose, and Torsten organize a conference to raise awareness for shark finning. They invite a high-profile EU Commissioner as a celebrity speaker for the event, and she ends up breaking Samy’s heart.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 7 - Wild West WingE724m

Wild West Wing

As Samy’s shark finning amendment gains support in parliament, a handsome American environmentalist arrives in Brussels for the campaign. When he and Rose hit it off, Samy finds himself feeling jealous.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 8 - The Stability PactE826m

The Stability Pact

Samy and Rose get locked in at the office. After some liquor and questionable snacks, their usual sarcastic banter takes a flirtatious turn. Too bad Rose gets offered a job opportunity halfway around the world.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 9 - Strasbourg Across the RhineE927m

Strasbourg Across the Rhine

The European Parliament is attending plenary sessions in Strasbourg, where Samy plans to table his shark finning amendment for voting. Ingeborg schemes to stop him, but he gets some unexpected help from Eamon. Rose causes a bomb scare.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 10 - There Was a Young SharkE1025m

There Was a Young Shark

Ingeborg forces Michel to betray Samy in order to kill his amendment. But it’s voting day and Samy will stop at nothing to get it passed — he’s Samy the Shark after all. Can he secure a political victory and win over Rose?

Apr 9, 2020

Actors

Xavier Lacaille

Xavier Lacaille

Samy Kantor

Liz Kingsman

Liz Kingsman

Rose Pilkington

Philippe Duquesne

Philippe Duquesne

Michel Specklin

Lucas Englander

Lucas Englander

Torsten Muckenstrum

William Nadylam

William Nadylam

Eamon Geragthy

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