
Baron Noir
152016•50m•7.6/10
DramaCrime
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7.6/10(55)
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.
Production
Canal+
Language
FR
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 8, 2016
Last Aired
March 2, 2020
Networks
Canal+
Created By
Éric Benzekri, Jean-Baptiste Delafon
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Jupiter
Air date: 2016-02-08
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.

E2
1932
Air date: 2016-02-08
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.

E3
Solférino
Air date: 2016-02-15
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.

E4
Bleu
Air date: 2016-02-15
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.

E5
Grenelle
Air date: 2016-02-22
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.

E6
Shutdown
Air date: 2016-02-22
Rickwaert leads a ruthless battle to maintain his position in Dunkirk and seems to be back on Laugier's side. Laugier stands up to the Germans over EU sanctions on the excessive deficit.

E7
Pianoforte
Air date: 2016-02-29
While the cards look favorable for France in the European Tug of War, the OHL Dunkirk affair resurfaces, forcing Laugier and Rickwaert to navigate troubled waters between diplomacy and foul play.

E8
Pardon
Air date: 2016-02-29
After an incriminating court document is released and the media gets hold of it, Rickwaert will risk anything to save his own back...



























