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She has the perfect life—so why does meeting one man unravel everything? French thriller energy, zero chill.
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Manipulations (2022)

Domestic noirSlow-burn dreadFrench prestige

Latest Episode

52 min

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

Episode 6

Jan 20, 2022

Overview

Drama

Maud is an accomplished businesswoman and a blessed mother surrounded by faithful friends. The only thing missing is a man to share her life with. Everything changes when she meets Mathias.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
Control and autonomyPerformance of happinessIntimacy as invasionFemale social isolation

Standout Aspects

Acting

Delterme's porcelain composure cracking in real time.

Direction

Le Guillou and Dega weaponize cozy interiors.

Writing

Dialogue so polite it becomes sinister.

Best for:Solo: Late night, wine, paranoia about your own life choices.·Binge: Weekend rabbit hole—six episodes, one sitting, no escape.·Date Night: Only if you want to side-eye your partner for days.
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychological manipulation, coercive control dynamics throughout.·Triggers: Stalking, isolation tactics, gaslighting in intimate relationships.
Bruno DegaJeanne Le Guillou

Creators

Bruno Dega, Jeanne Le Guillou

First AiredJan 6, 2022
StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Seasons1·Episodes6
France 2

Top Cast

Marine Delterme

Marine Delterme

Maud

Marc Ruchmann

Marc Ruchmann

Mathias

Anne Loiret

Anne Loiret

Caroline

Agathe Natanson

Agathe Natanson

Françoise

Scali Delpeyrat

Scali Delpeyrat

Laurent

Fadila Belkebla

Fadila Belkebla

Doumia

Constance Dollé

Constance Dollé

Déborah

Bruno Paviot

Bruno Paviot

Romain

Adèle Galloy

Adèle Galloy

Tara

Julien Crampon

Julien Crampon

Joseph

Emmanuel Rausenberger

Emmanuel Rausenberger

Brice

Paul Lefèvre

Paul Lefèvre

Bastien

Jessy Salomée Ugolin

Jessy Salomée Ugolin

Sandy

Sylvain Jouret

Sylvain Jouret

Johann

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Part of a wave of French 'intimacy thrillers' post-2015, reflecting national anxiety about domestic security and female economic independence.

Insight

The creators specifically wrote Mathias without backstory to deny viewers the comfort of 'explaining' him—he simply IS the threat.

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