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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.
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1932While 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. - 02
SolférinoHaving 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. - 03
InventaireAmélie surprises everyone by announcing a referendum aimed at modernizing the institutions of the Fifth Republic. Disappointed by Vidal's decision to vote No, Philippe declares war on him by positioning himself in favor of Yes and calls for an internal vote to settle the controversy, and above all to build his faction. Vidal proposes that the vote take place after a debate between the two men, a veritable duel tailored to his advantage.
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Season01
- S01E01
JupiterFebruary 8, 2016Between the first two rounds of the French presidential election, Mayor of Dunkirk Philippe Rickwaert, the friend and personal advisor to th - S01E02
Season's best1932February 8, 2016While the elections take place, Rickwaert figures out Laugier's new strategy - he has sent his special advisor, Dorendeu, to help a Green ca - S01E03
SolférinoFebruary 15, 2016Having become increasingly ill, the first secretary of the Socialist Party steps down, triggering a vicious battle over succession to the po - S01E04
BleuFebruary 15, 2016While Laugier launches education reforms, Rickwaert decides he can use a student movement against him. In Rickwaert's opinion, pulling the s - S01E05
GrenelleFebruary 22, 2016—Rickwaert tries everything he can to charm and get in with the leaders of the opposition. He negotiates with the former right-wing President - S01E06
ShutdownFebruary 22, 2016Rickwaert leads a ruthless battle to maintain his position in Dunkirk and seems to be back on Laugier's side. Laugier stands up to the Germa - S01E07
PianoforteFebruary 29, 2016While the cards look favorable for France in the European Tug of War, the OHL Dunkirk affair resurfaces, forcing Laugier and Rickwaert to na - S01E08
PardonFebruary 29, 2016After an incriminating court document is released and the media gets hold of it, Rickwaert will risk anything to save his own back...
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestTwinsJanuary 22, 2018Released from prison between the two rounds of the presidential election, yet still monitored by an electronic bracelet, Philippe Rickwaert - S02E02
TourniquetJanuary 22, 2018Philippe reunites with his former fiefdom: Dunkirk. In the midst of the legislative elections, he sows discord in his successor's campaign a - S02E03
HaramJanuary 29, 2018Amélie faces her first political roadblock as she struggles to rally the legislative majority she needs to pass her key Health Act. At the s - S02E04
ConversionJanuary 29, 2018The parliamentary crisis reaches a new peak. Without an absolute majority, Amelie is more weakened than ever. Yet she refuses to resort to c - S02E05
ChouquetteFebruary 5, 2018Abandoned by Amélie, ruined by his lawsuit, Philippe is in big trouble. At the same time, Amélie brings the socialist barons in line with an - S02E06
RemontadaFebruary 5, 2018While Cyril imposes himself on the media circuit with a secular-focused political line, and Amélie triumphs with Thorigny as her new Prime M - S02E07
DiprotodonFebruary 12, 2018Philippe trounces the National Front leader during a primetime televised debate, suggesting a referendum on diversity in school. In the mean - S02E08
SorpassoFebruary 12, 2018A riot breaks out in reaction to Mourad Adjaoui's disappearance. Vidal takes advantage of Amélie's enormous political crisis to shatter Phil
Season03Best season
- S03E01
Check upFebruary 10, 2020Philippe Rickwaert celebrates the end of his ineligibility with an ambitious plan: to revive the Socialist Party from its ashes in order to - S03E02
DiasporaFebruary 10, 2020Too hampered by the moribund state of the PS, Philippe joined Michel Vidal's Debout le Peuple (Stand Up, People) party. This is actually an - S03E03
#MeTooFebruary 17, 2020—Rejected by Véro, who remains loyal to Vidal, Philippe is unable to implement his strategy of entryism. During a trip to Spain, Vidal altern - S03E04
Season's bestInventaireFebruary 17, 2020Amélie surprises everyone by announcing a referendum aimed at modernizing the institutions of the Fifth Republic. Disappointed by Vidal's de - S03E05
SatanasFebruary 24, 2020—The predicted defeat of the Yes vote poses a serious threat to Philippe, who risks having to bury his political ambitions for good. But the - S03E06
OuiFebruary 24, 2020After calling for unity among the left following violent clashes at polling stations, Philippe hits the road to convince people that he can - S03E07
BrüderMarch 2, 2020Although Philippe has withdrawn from the presidential race, he has not given up and expects to be appointed Prime Minister by Amélie. His en - S03E08
Ahou !March 2, 2020—The unprecedented cancellation of the presidential election by the Constitutional Council causes an unprecedented explosion. The organizatio
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