Genres
Networks
Created By
Frédéric Tellier
Emmanuel Daucé
Dan Franck
Spin (Les Hommes de l'ombre)
Overview
The President of the French Republic, visiting Saint-Etienne in the Loire, in a striking plant dies, victim of a bomb attack. The political world is agitated: early presidential elections to be held within the next thirty-five days. There is no doubt that Philip Deleuvre, the prime minister, will run for the Elysee. But what few people know is that the leader of the government knows more things he claimed. This state causes lie back to business Kapita Simon, a former communications adviser (spin doctor) of the late president. Anxious to preserve the honor of his deceased friend and some form of political ethics, the man of the shadows has now set a goal: to find a candidate who will be able to beat Deleuvre.
Key Crew
Director: Frédéric Garson
Top Cast
Marianne Fabbro
Juliette
Bruno Wolkowitch
Simon Kapita
Nicolas Marié
Alain Marjorie
Philippe Magnan
Philippe Deleuvre
Grégory Fitoussi
Ludovic Desmeuze
Yves Pignot
Robert Palissy
Seasons
Season 1 (2012)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Attack
2012-01-25When the French president falls victim to a suicide bomber, his ex-communications adviser, Simon Kapita, finds political manoeuvrings soon begin as he is courted by his sworn enemy, the prime minister,
Runtime: 46 minEpisode 2: The Candidate
2012-01-25The president's funeral is barely over when the campaign for an early election starts. Kapita must swiftly find a candidate and locates the perfect contender in the president's ex-lover, Anne Visage.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 3: Aiming for the Center
2012-02-01The revelation of an affair between Anne and the late president goes public, creating a scandal that puts her candidacy in question. Meanwhile, Kapita gets closer to the truth about the murder.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 4: The Witness
2012-02-01The political campaign is in full swing, and, with the first round of the elections only one week away, Simon Kapita's wife prepares to reveal the truth about the attack on the French president.
Runtime: 51 minEpisode 5: The Rally
2012-02-08To have any chance of winning the election, Anne now needs her enemy to back her, but the price of his support may just be too high. Kapita confronts Valentine about her relationship with Desmeuze.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: Betrayals
2012-02-08The discovery of the bugged hotel room puts Anne's whole campaign in jeopardy. Blackmail, betrayal, last-minute alliances... nothing holds the spin doctors and politicians back in the race for office.
Runtime: 49 min
Season 2 (2014)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Accident
2014-10-01When the French president faces crises in both personal and political arenas, experienced spin doctor Simon Kapita is recalled to the heart of government to help deal with the emerging scandals.
Runtime: 53 minEpisode 2: The War of Nerves
2014-10-01The latest scandal threatens to bring about the collapse of the government when the president faces a vote of no confidence. Kapita has a plan to secure victory, but the pressures take their toll.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 3: Hostages
2014-10-08Secretary General Gabrielle Tackichieff decides to keep the president's health issues a secret, but her plan goes awry when a hostage situation erupts in Algeria. Juliette still hasn't returned home.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 4: The Devil's Spoon
2014-10-08Gabrielle is relying on Bakian to negotiate the hostages' release, but Kapita seeks advice from Hussan. As secret talks with the terrorists come to a head, the president has a tough decision to make.
Runtime: 54 minEpisode 5: Blackmail
2014-10-15Desmeuze locates a secret file with the power to bring down the president. Bakian blackmails Gabrielle about her son's adoption.
Runtime: 51 minEpisode 6: The Exercise of Power
2014-10-15Desmeuze uses the secret file to blackmail Kapita and demands that he resigns from his post within two days, but Hussan has a plan in store. The president must make his most difficult decision yet.
Runtime: 48 min
Season 3 (2016)
French political thriller delving deep into the heart of a tension-filled campaign as two spin doctors, formerly allies, are pitted against each other for the first time preparing for a snap election
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Death on the Air
2016-10-21Spin doctor Simon Kapita witnesses an assassination that throws politics into turmoil and triggers a ruthless race for power. President Marjorie's wife sparks a diplomatic scandal in the Middle East.
Runtime: 49 minEpisode 2: The Woman in the Shadows
2016-10-21After a betrayal, Alain Marjorie is forced to form a new government. Simon's ex-wife Apolline leaves Paris for Lebanon, where she's investigating a corruption case to which Clemence is closely linked.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 3: Political Animals
2016-10-28Simon's ex-wife Apolline leaves Paris for Lebanon, where she's investigating a corruption case to which Clemence is closely linked.
Runtime: 49 minEpisode 4: Manipulations
2016-10-28Kapita grows more and more disillusioned by the maneuverings of power. Trapped in a devastating personal and political earthquake, Marjorie seeks the resources to ensure his political survival.
Runtime: 46 minEpisode 5: Double Cross
2016-11-04Heads are rolling in government as much as in opposition after the revelations resulting from Apolline's investigation. Anne-Marie annihilates her principal rival, and the country faces a new threat.
Runtime: 46 minEpisode 6: Game Over
2016-11-04Determined to fight for his re-election and convinced that he will be able to regain control, President Marjorie is galvanized by the personal news he has received and does not hesitate to take risks by holding a vital referendum. This will be double or quits for Marjorie - who risks losing everything.
Runtime: 47 min
