The Mother and The Assassin
Morgane Jourdan, in her forties, leads a well-ordered life with her restaurateur husband, Samuel, and their two teenage daughters, Océane and Alizée. A teacher who has become the principal of a middle school, she juggles her demanding job with her family life. Everything changes when 17-year-old Océane suddenly disappears after a party where she caught her mother in a compromising situation with Hugo Bennec, her physical education teacher. Consumed by anguish and guilt, Morgane throws herself headlong into the search for her daughter.
Cast: Hélène de Fougerolles, Florent Peyre, Vittoria Di Savoia
Season 1
4 episodes
1. Episode 1Morgane, the principal of a high school, and her husband Samuel, a restaurant owner, are going through a rough patch in their marriage. They live with their two teenage daughters, Océane and Alizée. The arrival of Hugo Bennec, the school's new PE teacher, disrupts the family's fragile balance. While Océane becomes increasingly fascinated by the charismatic teacher, Morgane also grows closer to him through a shared interest in wing foiling. As emotions deepen, family tensions rise and long-hidden secrets begin to surface.CC47minJan 11, 2026
2. Episode 2The investigation into Océane's disappearance intensifies under the leadership of Captain Chloé Rousseau. The first clues seem to point toward Hugo Bennec, whose past and connection to the missing teenager raise troubling questions. As the police struggle to gather solid evidence, both media and institutional pressure mount around Morgane. Convinced that key pieces of the puzzle are being overlooked, she decides to conduct her own investigation, a choice that gradually leads her into increasingly dangerous territory with unpredictable consequences.CC48minJan 11, 2026
3. Episode 3The investigation takes a dramatic turn following the discovery of Hugo Bennec's body. Although suspicion initially falls on Morgane, the appearance of a mysterious figure wearing a green hoodie prompts detectives to explore new leads. Meanwhile, Samuel does everything he can to protect his family, while fresh evidence reveals that several people had close ties to both Océane and Hugo. As the case unfolds, investigators uncover unexpected connections that significantly broaden the scope of the investigation and open the door to an entirely new lead.CC48minJan 18, 2026
4. Episode 4 (Series Finale)Just when the investigation seems to be heading toward a resolution, a series of shocking revelations turns everything upside down. Morgane's past resurfaces in an unexpected way and proves to be deeply connected to the case. As hidden identities, old secrets, and misleading clues finally come together, the truth gradually emerges, leading to a tense final confrontation in which Océane's fate hangs in the balance.CC48minJan 18, 2026
The Mother and The Assassin
Morgane Jourdan, in her forties, leads a well-ordered life with her restaurateur husband, Samuel, and their two teenage daughters, Océane and Alizée. A teacher who has become the principal of a middle school, she juggles her demanding job with her family life. Everything changes when 17-year-old Océane suddenly disappears after a party where she caught her mother in a compromising situation with Hugo Bennec, her physical education teacher. Consumed by anguish and guilt, Morgane throws herself headlong into the search for her daughter.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Sandra Perrin
- Created by
- Alexandra Echkenazi, Franck Ollivier
