SERIES CREATED BY ALEXANDRA CLERT
I need to crash here for a couple of days
That's OK. My dad's in hospital. What's wrong?
The cops have got Marouane and the dough
That bastard will talk
Marouane isn't a snitch. He'll keep quiet. OK?
The police will find him. He has to go
What do you need? Cash? A phone?
- Can you get me one? - Of course. Are you hungry?
Yeah, cheers
- You can go fuck yourself - OK. I will
Are you mad? Why didn't you kick him out?
If he's in the shit, we can use him
What about the dead ATM maintenance guy?
No comment
And did those 350,000 euros we found just land in your lap?
- No comment - OK
So you're taking the rap for the money and the dead ATM guy?
No comment
Copy, paste... What a great interview!
Look, Marouane. You're a big boy
Let's not waste time
We're sending you straight to the judge
Anything to add?
Is that it? I barely know what you're charging my client with
Then he should talk. I'm not going to waste my time talking to a wall
He has a right to silence
And I've a right to end our interview. Annoying, isn't it?
What do you charge for 20 minutes?
30 euros?
Here. Read this through and sign it
Wait. Don't you want something to eat?
What?
The judge won't give you any food. If you're hungry, eat now
Get him a sandwich, JP
Go on. Sit down
We're not monsters
You might be a robber, Marouane. But you're not a child killer
What?
- You're not a child killer - What is this shit?
- Are you pinning a murder on me? - No, two
A mother and daughter. This was them before...
This is them, afterwards
Look
Do they look familiar?
You know them
Sandrine and Lucie Jaulin
I've never heard of them
Look, Marouane
Don't be an idiot
We know Sandrine worked for you and Zach
And we know she found you a hideout in Asniéres
She got you phones...
and even girls to lure in the men
We know it all. So go on, spit it out
Marouane, look at me
This is off the record. We won't film this
There, it's stopped
We just want to know why they were killed...
why a child was thrown into a canal while still alive
Did Zach throw them in?
This stays between us
Here's my sandwich
Here
No comment
If we don't have them both, what's the point?
Marouane won't talk, and the other guy will be long gone
We traced the card that paid for their hotel room
it belongs to Samuel Bensimon
He has no record, but Tintin found him online
He works at the Bar de la Place in Montreuil
We'll watch him. Zach's skint. He'll be up to something soon
He's not that stupid. He won't contact Bensimon directly
People do stupid things when they're desperate
People do stupid things when they're hormonal
Why didn't you tell me?
Why hide your pregnancy from me?
I didn't know if I was going to keep it
And now?
OK. You're keeping it
You'd better nail this case before I put you in a desk job
Come in
Our colleagues in Clamart have an issue
- What is it? - Djibril
Hi How are you?
Mérini was caught behind the wheel of a stolen car
He wouldn't explain
He just said he was your grass...
then gave us Escoffier's mobile number
Look, we're getting sick of nicking druggies and car thieves...
then having to let them go because they're informants
Sorry, but Mérini is helping us with a big case
if your lads could let him off we'd appreciate it
Pull the other one. You lot never return the favour
That depends on the favour
Your case had better be worth it
First on the left
Thank you
Hi
Thanks. You did a great job in there
I'll treat you to a fancy meal
Next time, don't expect us to come running. Do you understand?
How was I to know?
I was taking a car to some guys who were planning a job
Then, they were caught and I got stuck with it
What job? Why didn't you tell us?
- I've got to eat, haven't I? - Of course you do
Go on. Hop it
How do I get home? You can't leave me...
Wait. What was this job?
It was just a job...
Look. We just got you out of deep shit
Do you want to go back?
A lorry full of printer cartridges. They retail for 22 euros each
A container holds 30,000 of them
Where's it setting off from?
- Where's the lorry? - Transgarden, Bobigny
We'll drop you off
So Djibril tells Bensimon about the cartridges...
Bensimon calls Zach, they rob the lorry and we nab them
Simple
Why would Djibril risk it? Because there's money in it
Besides, he likes me. Need I say more?
He likes you? That doesn't count for anything
I think it'll work
But don't tell anyone...
not even Herville
Any objections?
No, it's a great idea. Call Djibril
Hey, about the baby...
What about it?
Like I said, if you need me to take you for a scan...
or buy a pram...
or a crib, or something...
Well, you know where I am
Come in
- You wanted to see me? - I'm just shopping for my daughter
- How old is she? - Six. She's with her father in Lyon
But I didn't ask you here to talk about my family
I want your opinion on a difficult case
Difficult?
Two Filipino servants have pressed charges
A brother and sister allege their employer mistreated them
The sister was beaten over the head with an iron
Their statements are very detailed
What's the problem?
Their employer, Tarek Ziani, is a powerful Libyan businessman
He was close to Gaddafi, then defected
His French wife runs a gallery in the 6th arrondissement
I asked local police in Neuilly to help search Ziani's mansion...
but their superiors won't allow it
So this is the sensitive case you're diving headlong into?
Did Machard say that?
What can I do to help?
I'll help you with the Jaulin case...
if you can help me to get this case moving
I'm touched by your faith in me
May I suggest a couple of things?
Don't take this the wrong way
Your letter of request mentions Ziani's name...
and the address of his mansion
You should word it in a much more general way
Also, when you decide to visit...
a problematic individual...
you'll need reliable officers to help with the search
Who are you suggesting?
Chief Inspector Berthaud, for example
This search is judicially sound...
and technically feasible...
but be aware that if you take on Mr Ziani...
you should expect a backlash
Think hard before you commit yourself
Christophe, send out the request, please
Yes
Hello
- What can I get you? - Half a lager, please
Excuse me, mate. Are you Samuel?
Why?
- Do you know Marouane? - Marouane, who?
- Benamar - Yeah
Did you hear? He was caught by the fuzz
Why are you saying this? Who are you?
We were on a job, but he messed up
I'm in trouble. I'm on my own
So if you know anyone who could help...
Forget it. What do I owe you?
What's the job?
A container full of printer cartridges
Where from?
From the factory
500 grand's worth...
Why didn't Marouane tell me?
Well, now you know
And the buyer?
I know a guy who sells to the Chinese in Belleville
Do you have a phone number?
Looks like he's hooked Bensimon
What did I tell you?
No, madam. It's a criminal investigation
I need to know...
why social services revoked the Delormes' license
OK. How do I get hold of the file?
Thank you. Goodbye
I can't tell you over the phone...
The Delormes were a foster family from 1994 to 2006...
but their license was revoked eight years ago
Pierre tried to find out why, but couldn't
How is this linked to the murders?
I don't know. But something must be up
I've never trusted them. I'll go and check out their file
Should I come, too?
No. Roban needs you for a search
- What search? - I don't know. He didn't say
Coming, Tom?
You can manage without me
Yeah
What a place!
Someone has friends in high places...
Hello
I hope you've a good reason for coming here
Mr Ziani, I'm Judge Carole Mendy
This is Judge Francois Roban. Hello
This is Agnès, my wife. What's this about?
- We're carrying out a search - A search? Why?
- Regarding what? - I think you know why
Let's start in the office
I hope you realise what you're about to do
Look for any documents relating to staff - contracts, payslips...
and an iron
Madam, would you accompany these gentlemen?
Ziani...
I saw him test out Djibril's Lamborghini
- You're sure? - Certain
Sorry, but a grass who's friends with a Libyan billionaire...
You can see why I'm suspicious
We found two, Your Honour
Bag them up
What splendid marble!
It's just so...
Lovely taps, too
Well...
so far, there's nothing to support your employees' claims...
that they slept in a cupboard, on a mattress on the floor
Your Honour, I understand
Your colleague is just a novice, brainwashed by the association...
representing my employees
But you can see for yourself that this whole business is absurd
- May I see the kitchen? - Certainly
- Go ahead - Thanks
OK
And this?
It's a cupboard. We haven't used it for years
- Inspector, can you open this? - Of course
This fits in with what was outlined in the file
Can you take photos, please?
The officers will read you your rights...
and then Judge Mendy and I will see you later
Goodbye, Mr Ziani
- So, what's the time? - 12:55
As of 12:55, you're under arrest...
for unreported employment and grievous bodily harm
You've the right to see a lawyer and a doctor
This way, please
Thanks
45 minutes!
I could have killed them
Look
What's this?
A teenager pressed charges against the Delormes
She accused the father of touching her, then later retracted it
- When? - 2006
The year they lost their license
Call Nico. Let's look into this girl
Nico, it's Tom. Can you check a name for me?
Karen Hoarau
H, O, A, R, A, U
Yeah
She has a record?
She was found guilty of arson, aged 17
Set fire to a letterbox with a friend...
Laetitia Ribeiro
Eight people died in the fire. Karen got out six months ago
- ls there an address? - What's the address?
She lives with her dad in Bobigny
- Any photos? - Nico, send me the file
Yeah, to my phone
That's her
- Shall we go? - Yeah
- Well? - I'll take it
Excellent
Follow me
That will be 3,967 Euros, please
- Have a wonderful day. See you soon - Goodbye
Bye
Shut up
Let go
Shut up
Shut your mouth. OK?
- She's minted - Go on. Get her rings
And stay there. Stupid bitch
Hey, girls
I nearly had to cut her finger off. She wouldn't let it go
Get rid of it, it's ugly
What? Boys always respect you if you've a wedding ring on. Look
Who gives a shit? Sell it
- Look - No, it's nasty
- What's going on? - Police
Get out of here
Karen Hoarau?
Chief Inspector Berthaud
We'd like to ask you about your former foster family, the Delormes
I don't want to hear about those bastards
it won't take long. Come on
OK
At what age were you sent to the Delormes?
14 years old
Your parents were still around, though
What were the Delormes like?
I was there for less than a year
Anything out of the ordinary?
How did they treat you?
The brother was a pain. He was weird. He never washed
I got your file from social services
I read your complaint, too
Didn't you see? I took it back
I'm not here to judge you, Karen
This is just between us
I'm not writing it down
But I've got nothing else to say
So, nothing happened?
Ever?
Delorme never did anything inappropriate?
It wasn't me
Not you? What wasn't you?
It was Sandrine
She's the one he touched
Me and Sandrine shared a room
I pretended to be asleep, but I saw everything
I heard him breathing. Disgusting pig
Did you tell anyone before you went to the police?
Sandrine
She begged me not to tell
But I couldn't take it anymore
I wanted that bastard locked up for what he did
So, I told them he did it to me, to protect Sandrine
Did she make you retract your complaint?
Not just her. All of them
The mum, the dad...
Bunch of freaks. I couldn't wait to see the back of them
And after that, there was the letterbox fire
That's my business
I've paid my dues. Now, I want to forget it
I'll be back in a minute
But Karen Hoarau has a record. And she retracted her statement
She's hardly reliable
Your Honour...
if Sandrine was touched up by her father, that changes everything
Even if the Delormes are linked to the crimes...
they can't be detained on the basis of one dubious account
In any case, the limitation period has lapsed
I know. But there must be a link
They've lied from the start
They hid their schizophrenic son, they hounded Jaulin...
And the dad fiddled with his daughter
Very well
Bring in Delorme on another pretext. Keep me in the loop
Thanks Your Honour Goodbye, Laure
Joséphine, how are you?
Holding up
I can postpone the interrogation if you like
What interrogation?
Didn't you know?
About what?
You're representing Tarek Ziani during his first interrogation
Tarek Ziani?
How does he know who I am?
Ziani asked Edelman to represent him
He must have recommended you
- Do you have a problem with Edelman? - Not at all
But I'm about to tell the Chairman I'm leaving the Bar
No, Joséphine...
listen to me
I can't bear it that Pierre's dead
I can't sleep. I see his face wherever I go
But that's no reason to give up
What will you do?
I don't know
You'll always find reasons to give in
Life has its ups and downs. You must take the rough with the smooth
In the meantime, do what you can
So, defend Ziani, or whomever you wish
Do it for yourself, or for a distraction, but do it
We work for our own benefit, too
The first hearing is at 5:00pm. Be there
Hey, that's Djibril's bird
- Maybe he's been nicked - I'll go
Are you OK?
I was waiting for you
- What do you want? - To apologise about the other night
What for?
And to say thank you...
even though I paid the price for it when I got home
he's out of his mind
Did he do that?
Yeah
- I'll talk to him - No
I just want to press charges
He's on parole. If you press charges he'll go inside
I know
Well...
Why are you telling me? I work with him
- Will you tell him? - No, of course not
if I did, he'd hit you again
I'll have a think about it and let you know
- I'd better go - Yeah
Thanks, anyway
This is unbelievable. Whatever next?
First the car, then Ziani, then he wallops his girlfriend...
If Cindy presses charges, Djibril goes to prison...
and we lose Zach, who is our only chance to close this case
Sorry, but we've already lost Zach
if he'd gone for the cartridges we'd know...
wouldn't we?
Let's hold onto Djibril in case Zach turns up. OK?
- But then, we drop him - Fucking hell
What about Cindy?
I'll think of something
Hello. I'm Ms Karlsson
Edelman spoke highly of you
He says you specialise in things like this...
and you're on good terms with that arrogant judge
Well, I wouldn't count your chickens. There are two judges, remember
I'm the victim of a political conspiracy
I supported the revolution in my country
I've always been loyal to France
And now, I'm protecting your nation's interests as Libya is rebuilt
- Did you hear what I said? - Perfectly
What do you think?
That it's irrelevant to your case
This is about an employer accused of beating his staff with an iron
What do you take me for, some sort of lowlife thug?
I can get a lowlife thug out of prison
But if you feel that doesn't match your standing...
we can go with your little story
The judges will have a good laugh, and you can sleep in a cell tonight
Is this how you treat clients?
If you don't like it...
There are plenty of other lawyers who will happily defend you
- And you? - Me?
I couldn't give a shit
Mr Ziani, I'm investigating you...
for using a weapon to inflict grievous bodily harm...
and causing incapacity, as well as for unregistered employment
Given the risk you'll abscond and the pressure on the witnesses...
I plan to detain you
You may speak freely, or remain silent, if you prefer
My client will remain silent, Your Honour
But allow me to express my surprise
Please, be my guest
When we look at the, file what do we see?
A common assault case...
where it's my client's word against the claimants'
Allegations like this usually reach a preliminary investigation...
then, the accused are almost always released...
especially if, like my client, they've a clean record
You will concede that, while the allegations maybe commonplace...
your client is anything but
You can say that again I
Look at the treatment he's received...
not one, but two prestigious judges on the case...
a raid on his home...
and now the threat of detention
Why not skip the trial, while we're at it?
You may as well sentence him now
You're digressing
How do I know your client won't use his many resources...
to evade justice?
You think he'll try to run away if you let him leave?
Mr Ziani has a lot to lose if he doesn't appear in court
Why confirm his guilt by absconding?
He's here to prove his innocence
What's more, his business is in France...
his wife is French...
and with judicial supervision, you can make sure he appears in court
This investigation is shaky enough...
but to detain him would surely be nothing short of abuse
Very well
Would you be kind enough to leave us for a moment?
Come with me
Let Ziani go
Are you serious? He has a palace in Libya
He's filthy rich...
Set bail accordingly and confiscate his passport
We'll use judicial supervision
Are you going to let him go because his lawyer says so?
She's right
These aren't the right conditions to detain him
She'll get him out...
and you'll be on the back foot for the rest of the investigation
We agreed to put him away
Sadly lawyers are more than just window-dressing
We're allowed to listen to them and let them convince us...
Especially when they're right
That's why I love French women. You're fiery
My driver is outside
Yes, and so are the press
Wearing Saint Laurent and getting into a Bentley...
They'll be out for blood
Take a taxi from the other exit
I was planning on firing Edelman, but you've changed my mind
I want you to look after me
Come with me
- No, just your husband - What's going on?
Nothing. I just want to interview him alone
You can wait here
When Sandrine was little...
how did she get on at school?
- She got on well - Really?
No trouble with her teachers or her friends?
No. Nothing
As a teenager, did she go through any rough patches?
Did she ever run away?
No. No
OK
And boys?
Did she have a boyfriend? Were there many of them?
I didn't know about those things Really?
What did you know about her?
Wasn't she your daughter?
So, were you close to her?
Or was there conflict between you?
Come on. Give us a clue
We weren't close, but...
I never asked about boys
Sandrine was only 17...
when she had Lucie
That's quite a young age to get pregnant. How did you react?
I don't know
- He doesn't know - You don't know much, do you?
Have you forgotten?
We've talked about your daughter for 10 minutes now
Any thoughts...? Can you see what we're getting at?
Not even a hunch?
No?
I didn't do anything
Look at me
A witness told us what you did to Sandrine every night in her bed
That's not true
I didn't do anything
And Lucie was your child
Sandrine threatened to tell all...
so you killed them...
both of them
Didn't you?
I didn't do anything
- He's fucking lying - Maybe, but he won't say a thing
No "maybe" about it. He's clammed up completely
- That's a sure sign of guilt - Yeah
But we're on thin ice
We're asking leading questions. This won't stand up in court
Let me try one last thing
- What's going on? - We've finished. You can go
And where is my husband?
We're taking him into custody. Call a lawyer
I'm not leaving here without an explanation
Your husband admitted touching up your daughter when she was 15
That's in the past
In the past?
He touched up your daughter and that's all you can say?
You should stop harassing us and start looking for the killer
The things your daughter endured...
What about us? What about what we've endured?
A schizophrenic son, our daughter and granddaughter murdered...
our lives plastered all over the press...
Leave us alone. Give Léo back and leave us alone
We'll need a statement from you. Follow me
Joséphine. How nice to see you again
This way
Well done for getting him judicial supervision. Ziani's over the moon
You'll have your own statue in Tripoli
You really owe me one
No one else would have given you a chance
You should be thanking me
Without me, Ziani would have fired you
Don't pout. I was only teasing
Of course, I'm grateful to you
Here's to you, Joséphine...
to your success
The cheque...
What's your hourly rate?
300
If we charged that, Ziani would think we took him for a gypsy
We'll charge him 450...
plus a surcharge for keeping him out of prison
Thank you
Why don't you come and work here?
Excuse me?
You could work on your own cases...
and on Ziani's case, with our team
He wants you. You can't refuse
I don't know. I wasn't planning...
What's stopping you?
I'll give it some thought
As you wish
In any case, I need you...
and I don't wish to presume, but I suspect you need me, too
Can I have a drag?
We told Delorme what his wife said, he admitted to touching his daughter
But he denies being Lucie's father
I asked Roban for a DNA test
I hope it's enough to stop them getting Léo
What kind of mum will I be?
You just have to love your kid, that's all
Can you do that?
Hang on
it's Djibril
Zach has taken the bait
Well?
Bensimon came to the bar
He said his mate was interested
Then he called him, in front of me
Was it Zach?
I don't know. But he was pretty keen
He wanted to do it quickly...
because he was skint
Just one little thing
Bensimon wants to meet the buyer
Shit
What's the problem? I can be the buyer
- Are you sure? - It's not like I'm doing the robbery
- What do you think? - Sounds good to me
We just have to set a date, a price...
and do some mark et research in Belleville
Then, we're good
OK. Call Bensimon
Meet him tomorrow at the Pacha
- The Pacha? - Yeah
- OK. Bye - Bye
We can't let him go to prison, now
Your case will be sent to the Prosecutor
it could take a while
Thank you
Give me a second
So, that's it
- I'll get going - OK
I'll keep an eye on it
OK. Thanks
Chief Inspector
Judge Mendy will be joining us on this case
Hello
Marianne is away, so we have Jean-Luc
I've just got the results from the haematology specialist...
regarding the Delorme family
He made a preliminary blood group comparison...
and the good news is that Delorme is not Lucie's father
The bad news is, neither is Jaulin
When the Delormes' license was revoked...
they sent Sandrine to boarding school
The school was in Bezons, Val-d'Oise
She could have met the father there
After all, it matches the date that she got pregnant
Zacharie Gabbaï was at the same school in Bezons
Really? Yes
I'll ask for a DNA comparison
Jean-Luc
Jean-Luc, I want Zacharie Gabbaï's DNA compared with the Jaulin girl's
Thanks
What do you want?
Have you thought about getting a new lawyer?
I'd still have one if you had listened to me
Won't you sit down?
Listen
I think there's a way to get your son back
New information has come to light about Sandrine's father
The limitation period has lapsed...
but a good lawyer could stop them from getting Léo
What in formation?
It's all in the case file
What does it say? How do I get Léo back?
Get a lawyer
I took someone hostage. They'll never let me out of here
You can be released on judicial supervision...
if you wear an ankle bracelet
My colleague on the hostage case will agree to that
Don't give up, Mr Jaulin
DNA MATCH
GABBAI IS LUCIE'S FATHER
Gilou, where the hell are you?
Gilou, the boss wants to see you
- No time - I'd go, if I were you
- Did you want me? - Inspector Escoffier
Inspector Joubert and Chief Inspector Borgés...
from the disciplinary committee
Yes, Djibril
Where's Gilou? He should be here. Bensimon is on his way
Don't worry. He'll be here
Shit. The bastard's on time
Fuck. What's going on?
- What do we do? - Call him
Call him?
That's all I've been doing
Gilou, where are you? You're going to fuck this up
Have you ever heard of Serge Alfonso?
Alfonso?
No
He's a mechanic in Porte de Clignancourt
No. I don't think so
Escoffier, I'm placing you under arrest...
for conspiracy to receive stolen goods
As colleagues, we won't handcuff you
Don't make us regret it