Christmas Eve, 1904. Inspector Antoine Jouin attempts to identify a corpse found in the Bois de Boulogne as orders are given to round up the city's prostitutes. Show more
Lépine asks Jouin to remain discreet in his report of a death to avoid a scandal. Marguerite Steinheil invites Lépine to the opening of a new collection of her husband's work. Show more
Marguerite discovers that Adolphe has syphilis, Jouin identifies the body in the Bois de Boulogne, and Cochefert reveals that the dead man is linked to an unsolved murder. Show more
Louise Lépine finds an unlikely ally in her attempts to persuade her father to postpone his retirement, and Jouin and Cochefert hear testimony from the mother of Paul Cetinet. Show more
French period crime drama. The French Republic is in turmoil as rumours spread about the release from Devil's Island of Dreyfus, arrested for spying. Show more
French period crime drama. Meg starts spying for Puybaraud and is told to infiltrate the Guérin family, who are behind the anti-Semitic league. Show more
In the days leading up to the Dreyfus retrial, tensions are running high in the streets of Paris. Jouin takes a gamble and breaks a promise to Jeanne. Lepine makes a public show of his authority. Show more
Jouin visits Jeanne Chauvin to ask for help in translating some correspondence. Puybaraud has discovered Madame Lepine's weakness. Show more