Series synopsis
The Source, also known as Ourika is a French action & adventure drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 28, 2024. It was created by Clément Godart, Booba. It stars Adam Bessa, Salim Kéchiouche, Noham Edje and Booba.
In 2005, in a French suburb, a drug bust shatters the network of a family of drug dealers. Driss, a brilliant student, is forced to take over the family business, setting off on a downward spiral. Facing him is William, an ambitious and idealistic young cop who will do everything in his power to stop him. Their relentless struggle will take them from the suburbs to the Ourika valley.
Premise
In 2005, in a French suburb, a drug bust shatters the network of a family of drug dealers. Driss, a brilliant student, is forced to take over the family business, setting off on a downward spiral. Facing him is William, an ambitious and idealistic young cop who will do everything in his power to stop him. Their relentless struggle will take them from the suburbs to the Ourika valley.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Bessa as Driss Jebli
- Salim Kéchiouche as Frère Driss
- Noham Edje as William (policier)
- Booba as Trafiquant
- Slimane Dazi as Racheton
- Max Gomis as Taz
- Rayan Bouazza as Stan
- Sawsan Abès as Inès
Supporting cast
- Yowa-Angélys Tshikaya as Lola
- Laurent Maurel as Alain
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | March 28, 2024 | March 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In a Paris suburb, Moussa Jebli, a successful cannabis trafficker, sees his shipment seized by the drug enforcement authorities. His whole family is swept up in his downfall, including his younger brother, Driss, a brilliant student who has always kept his distance from the family business. Opposite them, William, a newly transferred young cop, discovers the rules of the police game. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Moussa's arrest has set the neighborhood on fire. William realises the consequences of his actions and tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his colleagues. Driss finds himself threatened by his brother's creditors and turns to his childhood friends to find a solution. In prison, Moussa has to deal with old acquaintances. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 William confesses to his colleague Taz that he has been duped by his informant. They decide to follow him, only to find themselves in Driss's path. Forced to sell the cocaine stolen in the robbery, the young student begins dealing at Parisian parties, under the reproachful gaze of his girlfriend Inès. |
March 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 28, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2024 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | continue |