Series synopsis
Something to Hide, also known as Le Mensonge is a French drama crime television series that premiered on France 2 on October 5, 2020. It ended on October 12, 2020. It was created by Vincent Garenq. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Victor Meutelet, Benjamin Bellecour and Catherine Alric.
Marriage, family, career, everything in Claude's life is a success. Mayor of his town, he is almost certain to become senator. For his beloved grandson Lucas, life is much less cheerful: his parents are divorcing and he's awkward and ill at ease. One day he accuses his grandfather of rape.
Premise
Marriage, family, career, everything in Claude's life is a success. Mayor of his town, he is almost certain to become senator. For his beloved grandson Lucas, life is much less cheerful: his parents are divorcing and he's awkward and ill at ease. One day he accuses his grandfather of rape.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daniel Auteuil as Claude Arbona
- Victor Meutelet as Teen Lucas
- Benjamin Bellecour as Pierre
- Catherine Alric as Marie
- Grégoire Bonnet as Maître Lancel
- Myriam Bourguignon as Captain Savy
- Charlie Bruneau as Léa
- Alex Terrier-Thiebaux as Lucas child
Guest cast
- Hugo Questel as Tom (11 ans)
- Jules Gauzelin as Jérémy
- Randiane Naly as La magistrate de la Cour de cassation
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 5, 2020 | October 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The fall Everything in Claude Arbona's life has been a resounding success. Already mayor of Castel-sur-Mer, he's about to become senator. But the toughest challenge in his life comes from the person he loves the most: his grandson Lucas, who accuses him of rape. |
October 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
The infernal spiral The scandal becomes even greater when Lucas accuses a second man. From his prison cell, Claude fights to prove his innocence and manages to gain his freedom. But his grandson maintains his accusations and Claude is sent for trial at the Crown Court. |
October 5, 2020 |
| 3 |
The dead end Ten years later, on the eve of the trial, Lucas is struggling to build a life for himself. Deeply wounded but still fighting, Claude succeeds in being re-elected as mayor. But his criminal conviction and prison sentence tolls the knell for all he has built. |
October 12, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 12, 2020 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |