Series synopsis
A Very Secret Service, also known as Au service de la France is a French comedy television series that premiered on ARTE on October 29, 2015. It ended on July 26, 2018. It was created by Jean-François Halin, Claire Lemaréchal, Jean-André Yerlès. It stars Baptiste Sornin, Wilfred Benaïche, Hugo Becker and Joséphine de la Baume.
At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Baptiste Sornin as Employé à l'accueil
- Wilfred Benaïche as Le Colonel
- Hugo Becker as André Merlaux
- Joséphine de la Baume as Clayborn
- Jochen Hägele as Capitaine Otto Schmidt
- Mathilde Warnier as Sophie Mercaillon
- Marie-Julie Baup as Marie-Jo
- Axelle Simon as Marthe
Supporting cast
- Karim Barras as Jacky Jacquard
- Antoine Gouy as Henri Lechiot / Hervé Gomez
- Bruno Paviot as Roger Moulinier
- Jean-Édouard Bodziak as Jean-René Calot
- Christophe Kourotchkine as George Moïse
- Julie Farenc as Nathalie
- Kym Thiriot
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | October 29, 2015 | November 4, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 29, 2015 | November 12, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 12 | July 5, 2018 | July 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 29, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 29, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 29, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Tsét Paris, 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. |
October 29, 2015 |
| 2 |
There's German and German Moulinier and Jacquard cause a diplomatic incident while trying to capture a high-value target. Merlaux meets the enchanting Sophie. |
October 29, 2015 |
| 3 |
A Bit of Sun When an African state demands independence, Merlaux gets his first big assignment and discovers a passion for politics. |
October 29, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tetanus and Yellow Fever Calot, Moulinier and Jacquard fly to Cuba to rescue a missing agent, only to find she doesn't want their help. The Colonel lays a trap for Moïse. |
July 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
Self-Driven As France votes on Algeria's future, Jacquard hatches a crooked scheme, André works to free Moïse, and Sophie springs a surprise on her family. |
July 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
When the Water’s at 12°, Expect It to Be Cold The Colonel orders his henchmen to take out André, Marie-Jo uses her baking to gather intel, and a delegation from Quebec asks the agency for help. |
July 5, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 2015 |
| Last aired | July 26, 2018 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:45:00 |