A Very Secret Service
At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.
Cast: Baptiste Sornin, Wilfred Benaïche, Hugo Becker
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12 episodes
1. The TsétParis, 1960. André Merlaux is hired as a trainee at the French secret service under the seasoned eye of several elite agents and a formidable colonel.TV-MACC24minOct 29, 2015
2. There's German and GermanMoulinier and Jacquard cause a diplomatic incident while trying to capture a high-value target. Merlaux meets the enchanting Sophie.TV-MACC23minOct 29, 2015
3. A Bit of SunWhen an African state demands independence, Merlaux gets his first big assignment and discovers a passion for politics.TV-MACC24minOct 29, 2015
4. Algeria, It's FranceJoining Jacquard in Algeria for some real-world training, Merlaux faces the darker side of a spy's life for the first time.TV-MACC25minOct 29, 2015
5. The Plum TreeOn a mission to Moscow with Merlaux, Calot stirs up trouble with the CIA. Marie-Jo's upcoming promotion creates a mini-crisis at the office.TV-MACC26minNov 5, 2015
6. A Modern WomanWhile the senior agents compete for the role of assistant director, Merlaux tries to figure out what Sophie means by the term 'modern woman.'TV-MACC21minNov 5, 2015
7. VG 42Moulinier, Jacquard and Calot go on strike to protest the loss of a bonus. Barred from seeing Sophie, Merlaux dives into his work and uncovers a plot.TV-MACC24minNov 5, 2015
8. Mission MonômeAfter discovering that Merlaux is still seeing Sophie, the Colonel sets a trap for him under the guise of a high-stakes solo mission.TV-MACC22minNov 5, 2015
9. Invisible PlumeSent to Algiers to intercept a terrorist, Moulinier and the others go to extremes to wrap up the mission and make it to a rugby match.TV-MACC20minNov 12, 2015
10. Code Name MoleDetermined to flush out the mole in the secret service, Moïse borrows a lie detector from Mossad, which immediately puts the Colonel on edge.TV-MACC22minNov 12, 2015
11. The Five-Year PlanThe hunt for the mole awakens Calot's paranoia, the Colonel discovers just how much Moïse knows about his past, and Merlaux opens up to Sophie.TV-MACC22minNov 12, 2015
12. In the Service of my FranceDetermined to get rid of Merlaux, the Colonel sends him to Algiers to stake out the mole, all the while plotting a devious surprise.TV-MACC24minNov 12, 2015
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A Very Secret Service
★ 7.7/1020152 seasons24 episodesEnded
At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Alexandre Courtes
- Created by
- Jean-François Halin, Claire Lemaréchal, Jean-André Yerlès
- Cast
- Baptiste Sornin, Wilfred Benaïche, Hugo Becker, Jochen Hägele, Mathilde Warnier, Marie-Julie Baup
- Studio
- Mandarin Television, ARTE
Maturity rating
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