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Mythomaniac

TV·2019–2021·2 seasons, 12 episodes·ARTE·Comedy, Drama·45m·Created by Anne Berest

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Burned out and taken for granted, a working mom suspects her partner is cheating, so to win back his attentions, she feigns a medical diagnosis.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Mythomaniac S02E01Episode 1S02E01 · 10.0Weeks have passed. From an upstairs window at a neighbor's home, exiled Elvira sees new love interests and new faces entering her family members' lives.
  2. 02Mythomaniac S02E02Episode 2S02E02 · 10.0To win back her job, Elvira embarks on a mission that unexpectedly brings her face to face with Lorenzo. Renan asks for Sam's thoughts about his book.
  3. 03Mythomaniac S02E03Episode 3S02E03 · 10.0Lorenzo demands answers from Elvira, who recalls her youth to address them. Sam learns Renan has been seeing his ex. Carole makes a pass at Lorenzo.

Castfull cast & details

Marina HandsMarina HandsElviraMathieu DemyMathieu DemyPatrickMarie DrionMarie DrionCaroleJéremy GilletJéremy GilletSamZélie RixhonZélie RixhonVirginieLuca TerraccianoLuca TerraccianoLorenzoFadily CamaraFadily CamaraChannaYves JacquesYves JacquesMr. Brunet

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2019Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Mythomaniac S01E01Episode 1September 23, 2019 6.0Burned out at her job and taken for granted at home, a working mom suspects her partner is cheating, so she tells a lie to win back his atte
  2. S01E02Mythomaniac S01E02Episode 2September 23, 2019—Patrick makes a grand gesture toward Elvira that sends Brigitte reeling. When Carole winds up at a police station, her father gives her a wa
  3. S01E03Mythomaniac S01E03Episode 3September 30, 2019—Elvira's "test results" arrive in the mail. Niklas discovers Sam's secret. Patrick is faced with temptation. Carole makes a confession to he
  4. S01E04Mythomaniac S01E04Episode 4September 30, 2019—Pretending to go to the hospital for surgery, Elvira travels to a place from her past. Meanwhile, her family learns Virginie has been keepin
  5. S01E05Mythomaniac S01E05Episode 5October 7, 2019—An explosive washing machine introduces Elvira to some mysterious neighbors. Brigitte notices something strange about Elvira's prescription
  6. S01E06Mythomaniac S01E06Episode 6October 7, 2019—After Patrick tells the children the truth, Elvira tries to explain to them why she lied. Lorenzo arrives in town, looking for Maria Magdale

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2021Aired 9.8Season avg
  1. S02E01Mythomaniac S02E01Season's bestEpisode 1October 7, 2021 10.0Weeks have passed. From an upstairs window at a neighbor's home, exiled Elvira sees new love interests and new faces entering her family mem
  2. S02E02Mythomaniac S02E02Episode 2October 7, 2021 10.0To win back her job, Elvira embarks on a mission that unexpectedly brings her face to face with Lorenzo. Renan asks for Sam's thoughts about
  3. S02E03Mythomaniac S02E03Episode 3October 7, 2021 10.0Lorenzo demands answers from Elvira, who recalls her youth to address them. Sam learns Renan has been seeing his ex. Carole makes a pass at
  4. S02E04Mythomaniac S02E04Episode 4October 14, 2021 9.0With some help, Elvira escapes captivity and arrives at her family's Christmas dinner, only to discover Sandrine — and later, Lorenzo — have
  5. S02E05Mythomaniac S02E05Episode 5October 14, 2021 10.0Months later, Elvira and her family are being pulled in different directions by new homes, relationships and aspirations, until a loss reuni
  6. S02E06Mythomaniac S02E06Episode 6October 14, 2021 10.0The sect makes a demand of Carole. Renan extends an invitation to Sam. Elvira confesses to Patrick the rest of the truth about Lorenzo's ori

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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