48 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
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The longtime mayor of Marseille is preparing to hand over the reins to his protégé when a sudden and ruthless battle erupts for control of the city.
Acting
Depardieu's sweaty, hammy mayor—trainwreck you can't look away from.
Cinematography
Marseille looks gorgeous even during backroom betrayals.
Production
Netflix's first French original—historically messy, budget visible.
Creators
Dan Franck, Florent-Emilio Siri
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Netflix's very first French-language original, greenlit partly to secure EU market presence before regulations hit.
Depardieu allegedly rewrote scenes on set and clashed with creators; the show's chaotic energy is partly genuine creative warfare.
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