90 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestThe Royal Palace in Kirrwiller, a renowned music hall in Alsace, and its troupe are preparing to set the stage ablaze with a spectacular show for their latest performance. But as the star attraction begins, a trunk on stage bursts open, revealing the lifeless body of Victoire Thiné, a young dancer. César Wagner and his team are immediately dispatched to investigate. They are greeted by Lucien Altmann, the establishment's director, who explains the workings and history of this internationally acclaimed cabaret...
Police Captain César Wagner is a compulsive hypochondriac, obsessed with his work. His singular, distinctive style unsettles not only his suspects but also the members of his squad.
Acting
Gil Alma's physical comedy turns hypochondria into high art.
Writing
Cases are fine; Wagner's WebMD spiral is the real mystery.
Creator
Eric Vérat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of France's 'polar' boom—crime series that mock their own tropes while indulging them.
Gil Alma reportedly kept a symptom diary for research; crew thought he was actually sick.
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