Series synopsis
The Intruder, also known as L'Intruse is a French drama television series that premiered on France 2 on March 5, 2025. It ended on March 12, 2025. It stars Mélanie Doutey, Lucie Fagedet, Éric Caravaca and Léonie Simaga.
Paula, 40, must return to work after maternity leave but feels overwhelmed. She hires Tess as an au pair who seems perfect. As strange incidents multiply, Paula suspects Tess has dark intentions, but no one believes her warnings.
Premise
Paula, 40, must return to work after maternity leave but feels overwhelmed. She hires Tess as an au pair who seems perfect. As strange incidents multiply, Paula suspects Tess has dark intentions, but no one believes her warnings.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mélanie Doutey as Paula
- Lucie Fagedet as Tess
- Éric Caravaca as Jérôme
- Léonie Simaga as Aline
- Clément Sibony as Nicolas
- Mariama Gueye as Elsa
- Alain Doutey as Alain
- Anne Loiret as Karsenti
Supporting cast
- Louise Massin as Daphné
- Lola Naymark as Adèle Bouazid
- Hélie-Rose Dalmay as Camille
- Zaccharie Heintz as Basile
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 5, 2025 | March 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Wife and husband Paula and Jerome hire an au pair, Tess, to look after their baby, Orso, but she soon becomes an unsettling presence in their home. |
March 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Paula struggles to stay on course, and her marriage starts to feel the strain, as she discovers that Tess has been lying. Her psychiatrist suggests she may be suffering from postpartum depression. |
March 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Paula is arrested on suspicion of murder. Having discovered some long-held secrets, Jerome decides he wants a divorce, as Tess continues to weave her web in the family home. |
March 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |