Series synopsis
Black Butterflies, also known as Les Papillons noirs is a French crime drama television series that premiered on ARTE on September 22, 2022. It ended on September 29, 2022. It was created by Olivier Abbou, Bruno Merle. It stars Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger and Alyzée Costes.
Low on inspiration for his second book, a gloomy novelist agrees to write a memoir for a dying man — and swiftly becomes part of his bloodstained past.
Premise
Low on inspiration for his second book, a gloomy novelist agrees to write a memoir for a dying man — and swiftly becomes part of his bloodstained past.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicolas Duvauchelle as Adrien
- Niels Arestrup as Albert Desiderio
- Axel Granberger as Albert jeune
- Alyzée Costes as Solange Martin
- Brigitte Catillon as Catherine Winckler
- Marie Denarnaud as Mathilde
- Lola Créton as Catherine jeune
- Henny Reents as Nastya Schreiber
Supporting cast
- Alice Belaïdi as Nora Arezki
- Sami Bouajila as Carrel
- Clara Blanchet as Solange (10 ans)
- Mélian Guillermo as Albert (10 ans)
- Valentino Genitoni Alati as Adrien (4 ans)
- Willy Thomas as Bert
- Bert Haelvoet as Klaas
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 22, 2022 | September 29, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stuck in a creative rut, Adrien accepts a ghostwriting job from an aging man named Albert, who wants to pen the story of his lifelong love, Solange. |
September 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Nora leaks Adrien’s manuscript to his publisher. In the 70s, Albert and Solange spend bloody summers along the French Riviera. |
September 22, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Carrel uncovers a damning lead in the Powell cold case. As his relationship with Nora deteriorates, Adrien becomes acquainted with Albert’s friends. |
September 22, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |