
Parot(2021)
Many prisoners convicted of rape, murder and terrorism are released before serving their full sentences. Hours later, one of them is killed. Detectives Mora and Nieto take on the case.


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.

Swann Arlaud
César Casalonga

Melvil Poupaud
Paul Francoeur

Evelyne Brochu
Marylin

Karin Viard
Marie-France Trémeau

Sofian Khammes
Texier

Philippe Uchan
Le Major

Baptiste Carrion-Weiss
Jérémie Caligny

Maud Wyler
Leïla Argument

Clara Antoons
Iris Francoeur
Étienne Beydon
Benjamin Pinguet - fils
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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