Baron Noir
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.
- Created By
Jean-Baptiste DelafonEric Benzekri
- First Aired on
Feb 08, 2016
- Popularity: 5.6352
- 50 votes
- Networks
- (FR)
- Production
Canal+ (FR)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
3 seaons till Mar 02, 2020
Last episode: Ahou !
Seasons & episodes
Total 3 seasons, 24 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Jupiter50 min
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.
Episode 2193250 min
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.
Episode 3Solférino50 min
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.
Episode 4Bleu50 min
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.
Episode 5Grenelle50 min
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.
