Series synopsis
Banking District, also known as Quartier des banques is a drama mystery television series that premiered on RTS Un on November 17, 2017. It ended on March 5, 2020. It was created by Jean-Marc Fröhle. It stars Laura Sépul, Féodor Atkine, Arnaud Binard and Vincent Kucholl.
Summer 2011: the Swiss financial market is abuzz with the news that Paul Béguelin, the director-general of the private bank Béguelin, was found dead in his office. Is it a case of suicide or score settling? This question is going to haunt his sister Elisabeth. Catapulted to the center stage of the bank, she embarks on an internal investigation. This is the beginning of a long road toward the truth, which will immerse her in the murky mysteries of the bank, her family’s secrets and banking secrec ...
Premise
Summer 2011: the Swiss financial market is abuzz with the news that Paul Béguelin, the director-general of the private bank Béguelin, was found dead in his office. Is it a case of suicide or score settling? This question is going to haunt his sister Elisabeth. Catapulted to the center stage of the bank, she embarks on an internal investigation. This is the beginning of a long road toward the truth, which will immerse her in the murky mysteries of the bank, her family’s secrets and banking secrecy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Sépul as Elisabeth Grangier
- Féodor Atkine as Bartholdy
- Arnaud Binard as Alexandre Grangier
- Vincent Kucholl as Paul Grangier
- Brigitte Fossey as Blanche Grangier
- Lauriane Gilliéron as Virginia Grangier
- Stéphane Metzger as David Neri
- Karim Barras as Luc Naville
Supporting cast
- Lubna Azabal as Luna
- Raul Fernandes as Inspector DOJ
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 17, 2017 | December 1, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 20, 2020 | March 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confessions of a private banker | November 17, 2017 |
| 2 | Baptism by fire | November 17, 2017 |
| 3 | Far-West methods | November 24, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 20, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
In pursuit of the red diamond The kidnappers of Alexandre demand Central African funds as well as a unique diamond, the Heart of Central Africa, which would be in a bank safe. Elisabeth must quickly free the minister's capital and find the jewel. Prosecutor Djourou tries to stop him. |
February 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTS Un |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 5, 2020 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |