Series synopsis
Spin, also known as Les Hommes de l'ombre is a French drama war & politics comedy television series that premiered on France 2 on January 25, 2012. It ended on November 4, 2016. It was created by Charline de Lépine, Frédéric Tellier, Emmanuel Daucé, Dan Franck. It stars Carole Bouquet, Nathalie Baye, Marianne Fabbro and Clémentine Poidatz.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carole Bouquet as Élisabeth Marjorie
- Nathalie Baye as Anne Visage
- Marianne Fabbro as Juliette
- Clémentine Poidatz as Valentine
- Bruno Wolkowitch as Simon Kapita
- Nicolas Marié as Alain Marjorie
- Valérie Karsenti as Appoline Vremler
- Philippe Magnan as Philippe Deleuvre
Supporting cast
- Aure Atika as Gabrielle Tackichieff
- Grégory Fitoussi as Ludovic Desmeuze
- Yves Pignot as Robert Palissy
Guest cast
- Romane Lucas as Valentine Parodi
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 25, 2012 | February 8, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 1, 2014 | October 15, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 21, 2016 | November 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Attack When 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, |
January 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Candidate The 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. |
January 25, 2012 |
| 3 |
Aiming for the Center The 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. |
February 1, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Accident When 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. |
October 1, 2014 |
| 2 |
The War of Nerves The 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. |
October 1, 2014 |
| 3 |
Hostages Secretary 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. |
October 8, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death on the Air Spin 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. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Woman in the Shadows After 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. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 3 |
Political Animals Simon's ex-wife Apolline leaves Paris for Lebanon, where she's investigating a corruption case to which Clemence is closely linked. |
October 28, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2012 |
| Last aired | November 4, 2016 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |