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In the Shadows

In the Shadows

20246.51 Season6 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

César Casalonga wins a France presidential election primary for his party. But that victory was rigged. Helped by Paul Francoeur and Marylin, before the press or his opponents find out, César Casalonga must disentangle the conspiracy.

Created by Édouard Philippe
Written by Édouard Philippe, Lamara Leprêtre-Habib, Anne Rambach
Produced by Marie Dubas, Marie Masmonteil
NetworksFrance 2

Top Cast

Swann Arlaud

Swann Arlaud

César Casalonga

Melvil Poupaud

Melvil Poupaud

Paul Francoeur

Evelyne Brochu

Evelyne Brochu

Marylin

Karin Viard

Karin Viard

Marie-France Trémeau

Sofian Khammes

Sofian Khammes

Texier

Philippe Uchan

Philippe Uchan

Le Major

Baptiste Carrion-Weiss

Baptiste Carrion-Weiss

Jérémie Caligny

Maud Wyler

Maud Wyler

Leïla Argument

Clara Antoons

Clara Antoons

Iris Francoeur

É

Étienne Beydon

Benjamin Pinguet - fils

Themes & Keywords

political thriller

About In the Shadows

In the Shadows is a mystery, war & politics, drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of political thriller. Created by Édouard Philippe, it stars Swann Arlaud, Melvil Poupaud, Evelyne Brochu. César Casalonga wins a France presidential election primary for his party. But that victory was rigged. Helped by Paul Francoeur and Marylin, before the press or his opponents find out, César Casalonga must disentangle the conspiracy.

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