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Baron Noir

Baron Noir

★ 7.6/10•2016•50m•15•Drama•Crime
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In a tale of epic scale, French politician Philippe Rickwaert thirsts for revenge against his political enemies. Philippe’s political career is in shambles after he is sacrificed by the presidential candidate from the Left, Francis Laugier, in order to save his election. Step by step, Philippe plots against him and forges an alliance with his closest advisor, Amélie Dorendeu.

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageFR
First Air DateFeb 8, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - JupiterE155m

Jupiter

Between the first two rounds of the French presidential election, Mayor of Dunkirk Philippe Rickwaert, the friend and personal advisor to the Socialist candidate Francis Laugier, is warned there will be a financial investigation in a social housing office in Dunkirk which he misused to finance the campaign.

Feb 8, 2016

Episode 2 - 1932E250m

1932

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

Feb 8, 2016

Episode 3 - SolférinoE348m

Solférino

Having become increasingly 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.

Feb 15, 2016

Episode 4 - BleuE449m

Bleu

While Laugier launches education reforms, Rickwaert decides he can use a student movement against him. In Rickwaert's opinion, pulling the strings behind a demonstration for young people will pave the perfect path for him to return to the heart of politics.

Feb 15, 2016

Episode 5 - GrenelleE555m

Grenelle

Rickwaert tries everything he can to charm and get in with the leaders of the opposition. He negotiates with the former right-wing President to support the student demonstrations, causing shockwaves through the political community.

Feb 22, 2016

Episode 6 - ShutdownE650m

Shutdown

Rickwaert leads a ruthless battle to maintain his position in Dunkirk and seems to be back on Laugier's side. Laugier stands up to the Germans over EU sanctions on the excessive deficit.

Feb 22, 2016

Episode 7 - PianoforteE751m

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.

Feb 29, 2016

Episode 8 - PardonE858m

Pardon

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

Feb 29, 2016

Actors

Kad Merad

Kad Merad

Philippe Rickwaert

Anna Mouglalis

Anna Mouglalis

Amélie Dorendeu

Astrid Whettnall

Astrid Whettnall

Véronique Bosso

Alex Lutz

Alex Lutz

Olivier Markarian

El Hadj Kamera

Figurant

Rachida Brakni

Rachida Brakni

Naïma Meziani

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