Spin (2012–2016): Season 3, Episode 1 - Mort en direct - full transcript
Spin doctor Simon Kapita witnesses an assassination that throws politics into turmoil and triggers a ruthless race for power. President Marjorie's wife sparks a diplomatic scandal in the Middle East.
We're here with Arnaud Morlaix
and Prime Minister Maxime Beaugendre.
Over to you, Mr Morlaix.
Over 5 million citizens unemployed,
insecurity and fear,
the rise of extremist preachers
and isolated communities:
that's the result
of Marjorie's presidency.
Mr Morlaix, I would be surprised
if your own retrograde policies
led to any kind of brighter future.
And Mr Marjorie
is your president too.
For 6 months, Prime Minister.
No more.
Because I represent
a national republican movement
that speaks for the majority.
Indeed, Mr Morlaix,
the polls indicate
you will win the next election.
This journalist is pathetic.
That's because the people know
I represent a new France.
"New France".
Sounds like a type of potato.
Please.
The institutional reform
you are proposing,
will be the undoing of our country.
Here in the studio
we also have Clémence Parodi,
the Minister
for Parliamentary Relations,
who is presenting the bill.
Prime Minister,
can you explain to our listeners
what this bill entails?
Morlaix isn't pulling any punches.
He's just trying to score points
before the final round.
Holding multiple offices
will be forbidden.
Dissolution of the Senate.
Fewer members of parliament.
Consolidating urban communities.
We're offering a more agile,
streamlined country,
fit to tackle the challenges
of the 21st century.
See? He read your bill
cover-to-cover.
I should have taught him
to claw his opponent to death.
Do you do that?
We all have to use
our claws for something.
I can think of other uses.
You may oppose it,
but what do you suggest?
What was that?
Was it gunfire?
I don't know, sir.
Get me the Home Office.
Are you OK?
Sir?
- It's an attack at the radio station.
- An attack?
That's all we know.
We'll take you back to the Élysée.
- We need to know what's happening.
- I know, sir.
Go, go!
SPIN
DEATH ON THE AIR
- What's the latest, Palissy?
- The PM is safe.
Good.
Thank you, gentlemen.
OK.
So Palissy, what do we know?
The gunman was European,
and was shot by a security officer.
Security services have been
alerted and roadblocks are up.
Code Manta is underway.
- And Morlaix?
- Seriously injured.
He's at Clamart Hospital.
- Has anyone claimed responsibility?
- Not yet.
Morlaix is dead.
This is bad.
The Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.
- So glad to see you.
- I guess it wasn't my time.
It's madness.
Leave us, please.
You should get yourself checked out.
I still need your help.
I've never let you down yet.
Some lunatic won't change that.
- Any news on Morlaix?
- He's dead.
Shit.
It was so crazy.
The guy came in very calmly,
and opened fire like he was
at the fair. Without a word.
You know, Alain, I think
it was Morlaix he was after.
Morlaix?
Are you sure?
I was close to the door,
right in the line of fire.
Logically,
he should have shot me first.
Parodi and Kapita
weren't hit either.
No, they're fine.
She's in shock, but nothing serious.
They went to hospital.
I'll go and see them.
Security won't let you
leave the Élysée
until the situation
is completely under control.
Those are my orders.
It's so strange.
What did we do?
- Or what didn't we do?
- I don't know.
Guys like Morlaix only stoke fear.
I must speak to the country
to show them we're standing firm,
and that democracy
is our greatest asset.
Alain, this is going to be
a very difficult time for us.
But Morlaix spread hatred.
He had it coming.
And when I think about it,
this can only be good for our country.
Yes.
- You may be right.
- Plenty of people would agree.
What about the Right? Have Deleuvre
or Carrère made a statement?
They hate each other.
They'll be at each other's throats.
The Right will implode,
and that can only be good for you.
Someone has claimed responsibility:
Daesh.
- The source?
- An unknown website.
- Check it. Make sure it's authentic.
- Yes, Mr President.
VAL-DE-GRACE
MILITARY HOSPITAL
Arnaud Morlaix
was an exceptional man.
He was also a dear friend
and brother-in-arms.
Out of duty to the millions
of French people who believed in him,
I demand that this hideous act
receives the closest scrutiny.
Why wasn't Morlaix better protected?
And who benefits from this crime?
For the fourth time...
- Kapita?
- Mr President.
- What should be done about Brenner?
- Send out a press release.
How are you feeling?
In shock, but I'm fine.
Do not respond to the extreme Right.
You have to address
the nation live on air,
and reject the spreading of fear.
Brenner attacked us.
I can't let him get away with that.
It's imperative
that you rise above it.
Say the State will do everything
in its power to catch the culprits,
whom you condemn
in the strongest terms.
That France will never give in
to the enemies of freedom.
- Keep it short and simple.
- I'll think about it. Take care.
Mr Kapita.
Home Office Intelligence.
May we speak with you?
We're live on air.
Camera 3.
This horrific tragedy
bears witness once again
to the government's
lax stance on security.
My thoughts go out
to Arnaud Morlaix's family,
to his wife and children,
as well as those who vote
for the National Party,
who also suffered
a bereavement today.
As Carrère's advisor,
I suppose you're the one
who is behind
this shameless display.
First come, first served.
You were perfect.
Hello, Philippe.
What a terrible evening.
Still, you haven't lost
your appetite for votes.
That's a taste we both share.
Are you worried
that I'm ahead in the primaries?
I trust my voters.
Then why are you already
trying to steal Morlaix's?
Anne-Marie Carrère is the future.
You're the past.
You're old, Deleuvre.
I can smell the mothballs.
They're waiting on set.
Watch out for him.
He'll drag you through the dirt.
You two seem close.
He's scared. Morlaix's death
will sway the presidential election.
You're his only real
opponent on the Right.
- As long as I get Morlaix's voters.
- Isn't that what we're doing now?
Philippe Deleuvre, your first reaction
as Leader of the Opposition?
We must always respect
our political opponents,
and I wish to pay tribute
to Arnaud Morlaix,
whose ideas
I certainly did not share,
but whose political commitment
was total and sincere.
Kapita?
- You can go, Claire.
- Are you sure?
Thanks for my things.
- Are you OK?
- Not great. And you?
I can't stop crying.
- I hate this silence.
- And I hate hospitals.
Come on.
Good evening, Minister.
Mr Kapita.
Thanks, but we'll walk.
We need some air.
I'm here to protect you.
You want me to call the President?
We need space. You understand?
There's no risk.
We're just taking a walk.
- Very well.
- Thank you.
- I left my coat at the studio.
- Sorry.
Thank you.
I don't live around here.
I'll be walking all night.
I won't be able to sleep.
Me neither.
I'll walk you back.
I'm scared to go home.
- Don't you have anyone at home?
- No.
Would you stop by?
Just for a while?
Only if you have
something strong to drink.
I'd like that.
I have a good collection of whiskies.
- Is this your second office?
- Practically.
I kept the house
in my ward at Villefranche.
This is my pied-à-terre.
We could have died.
But we're alive.
All that blood.
SEE YOU TONIGHT?
It's so good to see you.
The President is waiting.
Mr President. He's here.
Yes, of course.
We'll discuss it later.
Check with Bataille.
Thank you.
- Good to see you, Kapita.
- Any news on the killer?
No, but Palissy promised fast results.
Beaugendre is back in charge.
We'll have to postpone
my candidacy.
It wouldn't be right
at a time like this.
You're right. It would be
totally counterproductive.
And Parodi's new bill?
Should we stick to the schedule?
It would show those thugs that France
and its government are still strong.
It could be seen as a ploy.
Everyone knows it's your bill,
supporting your candidacy.
I know, but waiting is
never a good idea in politics.
Morlaix was killed yesterday.
Wait for emotions to settle.
Yes.
Of course. Send her in.
The Minister for Reform
and Parliamentary Relations.
Thanks for coming.
Hello, Simon.
- Thanks for your support last night.
- It was no trouble.
Kapita's your knight in armour.
We were discussing your reform.
Have you thought about it?
We'll have to include
proportional representation.
It's the only valid response
to Morlaix's death.
You want to help the extreme Right?
Like it or not, the extreme Right
represent 30% of voters.
And they only have two members
in Parliament. It's antidemocratic.
If we don't act, they'll accuse
the major parties of collusion.
And if we act like little angels,
the Right will pick up
Morlaix's votes.
- Clémence is right.
- We can't do it.
Changing the voting system before
an election stinks of desperation.
Not necessarily.
It's in line with the modern world
and with our new bill.
Do you have time
to include it in the reform?
I'll get my office onto it.
Consider it done.
That's what I like to see:
progress.
Kapita, make sure
you help out Clémence.
The first part, yes.
Clémence?
Thanks for being there last night.
But I'd like you to forget
what happened.
Forget?
Or erase, if you prefer.
I know I can count on you.
You're a good person, Simon.
Thank you.
The PR team from Citroën
are waiting for you.
- You know the file better than I do.
- Is something wrong?
I can't do it, Karen.
Tell them I'm at the Élysée.
Anything. I don't care.
I need to be alone.
- I'll deal with it.
- Thanks.
Apolline? I'm sorry.
I thought my hearing
would never end.
Still got time for lunch?
- A little salad?
- Sounds good.
- What's up?
- Do you know Clémence Parodi?
The minister
behind Marjorie's reform.
I saw a case involving her.
Malpractice, building a school
in a town where she was the mayor.
The roof fell in after heavy rain.
I remember.
A dozen tutors and students died.
I built up a strong case
against the construction company.
But they went into administration
the very next morning,
so they couldn't
be held accountable.
What did you find?
I traced it to an investment
fund in a tax haven.
I can't identify them
without international cooperation.
But the Prosecutor refuses
every request I make.
My hands are tied.
So you think Clémence Parodi
helped the construction firm
and that's why
the Prosecutor won't budge?
It could be nepotism,
or even corruption.
And you need me
to find out if it's true.
Unless the press get involved,
I can't do a thing.
40 arrests and interrogations,
and still nothing? You're kidding me.
We found the killer's
burned-out bike in Bondy.
So any fingerprints
or DNA are useless.
We've got documents, weapons,
but nothing linked to the act.
It's been nearly 24 hours,
and still no leads.
- I can't believe it.
- We have to stop these bastards.
We were way off the mark.
It was nothing to do
with the Islamists.
Our specialists say the site is fake
and the Daesh claim is dubious.
- They fed us a line.
- Get on with it, Palissy.
We should be looking
into Morlaix's camp.
The extreme Right?
- Intelligence haven't said that.
- I've heard nothing either.
It's a small,
but violent fascist cell.
- Is it a credible source?
- They think Morlaix sold out.
He betrayed their ideals.
Word is, an employee at the station
helped the killer gain access.
One of their cleaners.
- What are you waiting for?
- We're on it, Mr President.
Group 1 in position.
- Police!
- It's the cops!
Get out of here!
- Don't move.
- Get down.
Stay there.
Hands behind your back.
Now!
Move it!
Stop. Down on the ground.
Hands on your heads.
Hands behind your back.
Sorry. I need to borrow
your president for just a moment.
Your Secretary General asked me
to attend Morlaix's memorial with you.
- Couldn't you ask me yourself?
- We're in the midst of a crisis.
- So you were ashamed to ask me?
- Stop it.
I will not act as window dressing
for a xenophobic, fascist anti-Semite.
Never.
- You hated him as much as I did.
- I have no choice.
You've forgotten
there's always a choice.
It scares me how power
has changed you.
Are you coming or not?
I hate what Morlaix stands for.
Even dead.
Lucky I know the concierge.
How long has he been here?
Too long. Like me.
You shouldn't drink.
It makes you depressed.
It makes me feel better.
You should see a shrink.
I keep telling you.
My neuroses and I
get on just fine.
- Threesomes never work.
- So you say.
I'm worried about you, Simon.
- Have you spoken to Juliette?
- Yes, by text.
Call her. She's really worried.
Did you really see the killer?
I looked him in the eye.
I don't know why he didn't shoot.
Young? Old?
What did he look like?
I'm not telling you.
- I wasn't thinking about work.
- You always think about work.
You're the angriest
journalist I know.
So why aren't the government
releasing any information?
State secret.
The attack is all over the press,
but nobody has claimed responsibility.
Terrorism experts say there are
no leads to Islamists or Daesh.
We all know that Islamists in France
are bedfellows with the hard Right.
They both need chaos to exist.
If you say nothing,
people draw conclusions.
It's your job to draw conclusions.
How did Parodi react?
Clémence Parodi?
- What's the connection?
- Wasn't she with you?
Yes, she was next to me.
- Do you want a scoop?
- Yes.
She lost her coat.
- Why hasn't she spoken out?
- Are you interested in her?
Yes, maybe.
Can you say any more?
It's a State secret.
You're never off-duty.
I have a dinner to get to.
- Call Juliette. Reassure her.
- I will, I promise.
- Will you be OK?
- Go. Men hate eating cold food.
Very funny!
So?
- Did you get them?
- No, but we identified them.
The bike's driver
was Marcus Weber. He's Dutch, 31.
The killer was Antony Lacombe.
French, 23.
Are you sure?
They both belong to the same
radical nationalist group.
Once we ruled out the Islamists
we focused on this group,
and shook the tree.
We found the accomplice
who got them into the radio station.
They're heading for the Netherlands,
but we'll intercept them.
Killers within the extreme Right?
That's almost too perfect.
We can announce it
after Morlaix's funeral.
I'll let you know
when we've intercepted them.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Can you get me
a meeting with Brenner?
He's our only reliable spokesman
now that Morlaix is gone.
- He's just buried his father.
- But I don't want to fall behind.
- Do you think he'll stand?
- He has no chance.
A slug has more charisma.
And his followers would
never have supported Morlaix.
Would he join us?
We all have our price.
Leave it to me.
Mr Brenner.
He agreed to a meeting.
I'll take care of it.
Government solidarity, my arse!
You're forcing my hand.
I always fought tooth and nail
against proportional representation.
- It's our only way to stay in power.
- And what do I tell my people?
"Move aside, we're letting
the extreme Right in!"
What did I tell you?
Alain, I don't think you understand.
The Party is grinding its teeth.
They don't support you.
- Are you grinding your teeth?
- I'm on your side.
- Are you grinding yours?
- I have a good dentist.
Then damn the others.
If you push them, they'll agree.
Are you in charge or not?
Anyway, Clémence has carefully
worked out the proportions.
I spent all night adding it up.
The Nationalists
will get around twenty seats.
Shit!
Those bastards could form
a group within the Assembly.
We already discussed that.
The debate is over.
Palissy, what about the centrists?
- They're abstaining.
- Is that all?
At least they're not voting against.
Fuck.
You'd better brace yourselves,
I'm telling you.
And pray the Right doesn't win.
Well, the Right... Deleuvre's cronies
will vote against it on principle.
But Carrère's people will
either vote in favour, or abstain.
They have to, if they want to pick up
Morlaix's voters. So we're fine.
Somebody should
make you president!
Can you take this?
Thanks.
- Did you convince Sacco?
- Not without a fight.
But she wants
to dissolve the Senate.
She'd love to see it gone,
and all the centrists with it.
- You need her on your side.
- I love her. She's solid.
And above all, loyal.
What about her troops?
It's going to be a close call.
If a few of them decide
to play the rebel,
we're in trouble.
They'll do as she says.
Are you OK?
Yes. Excuse me.
Are you sure? Kapita?
Make sure you see a specialist,
and soon. I need you.
Alain?
I'm glad to see you're still with us.
It's usually a good thing.
- Especially when you're around.
- I hope they're taking care of you.
That little smile of yours
has disappeared.
The President is putting me
into therapy.
I'll leave you to it.
I like Kapita.
He's so kind to me.
Everyone is kind to you, Elisabeth.
- Did you want to ask me something?
- Yes.
- Your speech.
- Thank you, Marie.
I left three messages
with your secretary.
It didn't help one bit.
I had to track you down.
It's a fun little game.
Like being a kid again.
Sorry, I'm snowed under.
What did you want?
Marianne Joly, the young teacher
taken hostage by her rapist
out in the Emirates.
The verdict is next week.
I spoke to her lawyer, Kellner.
I know. Our ambassador
is dealing with it.
She's facing prison, for nothing.
For filing a complaint
against the brother of the Prince,
that great friend of France!
Now she's the one who is on trial.
We need to get her out.
Yes, I'll call the ambassador.
I promise.
You know he can't do anything.
Only you have the power to intercede.
Elisabeth, the Foreign Ministry
have it under control.
Please.
OK, I'll think about it.
I'll see what I can do.
Go forward a little.
Stop.
The driver of the bike:
Marcus Weber.
Keep going.
Stop.
The gunman who opened fire
on you. Antony Lacombe.
He was shot
by one of the security officers.
And the blood found
on the back seat
matches the blood
found outside the radio station.
- We've got them.
- Excellent work, Palissy.
Congratulate Palissy in your speech,
once they've been arrested.
I'll make sure
you're both associated.
Excuse me. Yes?
Well done, Palissy.
Your hunch was right.
You were almost late, my love.
There's nothing in my diary.
That's because I asked
your Chief of Staff's secretary
to keep tonight free.
Only... in secret. Intimate.
Conjugal, you might say.
You know it's been weeks
since we did this?
With everything that's happened,
that's normal.
My poor darling.
Can I get you something to drink?
Yes. Thank you.
Happy birthday, my darling.
- It's not my birthday.
- I know. It's mine.
But since you forgot, I've made you
a romantic dinner for one.
Have a nice evening.
Where are you going?
For a drink
with more enjoyable company.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The Assembly is in shock today
as Parodi's bill has not been passed
and the government faces
a crisis within its ranks.
No comment.
While today's vote seemed
little more than a formality,
a number of Party members
have split from the government.
It's me. Can you hear me?
I can't believe it. A quarter of them
voted against the reform.
I'm telling you,
the reform was deferred.
OK.
Fine.
Hello.
Parodi divorced 7 years ago,
she has a daughter,
and had one affair
with an Italian businessman.
It ended 2 years ago.
- And no one since then?
- Not that I know of. What's going on?
Keep your questions
to yourself, please.
- Yes?
- Did you hear what happened?
- No. Tell me.
- Turn on the TV then call me back.
I understand why socialist members
refused to vote for the reform.
Nor can I approve of inviting
the extreme Right into the Assembly.
I understand that some
will see this last-minute addition
as a political ploy by the President.
I know him well.
This is not the case.
But as Prime Minister,
I should have blocked
this reform sooner.
He's blaming the President.
While keeping his own hands
and conscience clean.
Fine work.
Yes, Mr President.
Unbelievable. I was practically
chased out of the Assembly.
You need to distance yourself
from the PM.
No, that won't help anything.
What are you waiting for?
Another betrayal?
You're in charge, Alain.
Show the country.
Maxime will listen to me.
And don't be so dramatic.
There is no crisis.
It's a misunderstanding.
He disowned you
in front of the whole country.
The media are all over it,
even more than the reform.
This wasn't a spontaneous thing.
It's been planned.
Beaugendre must have been
plotting against you for a while.
Hélène's right. Just last night
he promised me the group's support.
No. Maxime has stuck by me all along,
even when no one else did.
Even you, Hélène.
I'll talk to him.
I'm on my way.
- The perimeter is secure, sir.
- Thank you.
RAOUL IS COSY
We found the car here,
at the side of a forest track.
Lots of blood.
They won't get far.
We'll dispatch all our officers here,
and send in the SWAT team.
- The accomplice?
- Not in the car.
So far, it looks like
just the two of them.
Get them alive. Showing off
corpses is not in our culture.
But a little show for the cameras
won't do any harm.
And my wife?
She was meant to join me
at the Italian Embassy lunch.
She took a flight
to the Emirates this morning.
She's inaugurating
a cultural centre in Sharjah.
- Was that planned?
- No.
Check her diary.
You never know with Elisabeth.
EMIRATE OF SORFAH
The cultural centre
is quite wonderful.
The Prince is very fond
of French culture.
Thank you so much.
His Highness knows you're busy
and is delighted you came.
The President and I wanted to honour
the Prince for his dedication
to the human values
that unite our countries.
I wouldn't have missed this
for the world.
Please.
We have to go. Now.
We need to act quickly. OK?
- Is that clear, Marianne?
- Yes.
Stay calm, do as we say,
and everything will be fine.
You'll be in France by tonight.
- Is it a diplomatic vehicle?
- You can't get any more diplomatic.
OK, go.
Go, get in.
Pleased to meet you, Marianne.
But... what about the President?
Calm down. You're safe with me.
Everything will be fine.
At least, I hope so!
Don't worry, it's over.
The Prince's brother is a predator.
The employees tried to warn me,
but they were so scared.
I know.
Kellner met them, and they were
nearly all victims of his.
You were right to press charges.
They took my passport.
Otherwise I'd have left.
I even lost my phone.
As soon as
Kellner told me your story,
I wanted to come and join you.
Nadia will give you her passport
and you'll go through customs.
Then we'll fly to Paris.
- What about you?
- I'm diplomatic personnel.
I'll come back tomorrow.
Don't worry.
You see?
You share the same designer!
It will be OK.
and Prime Minister Maxime Beaugendre.
Over to you, Mr Morlaix.
Over 5 million citizens unemployed,
insecurity and fear,
the rise of extremist preachers
and isolated communities:
that's the result
of Marjorie's presidency.
Mr Morlaix, I would be surprised
if your own retrograde policies
led to any kind of brighter future.
And Mr Marjorie
is your president too.
For 6 months, Prime Minister.
No more.
Because I represent
a national republican movement
that speaks for the majority.
Indeed, Mr Morlaix,
the polls indicate
you will win the next election.
This journalist is pathetic.
That's because the people know
I represent a new France.
"New France".
Sounds like a type of potato.
Please.
The institutional reform
you are proposing,
will be the undoing of our country.
Here in the studio
we also have Clémence Parodi,
the Minister
for Parliamentary Relations,
who is presenting the bill.
Prime Minister,
can you explain to our listeners
what this bill entails?
Morlaix isn't pulling any punches.
He's just trying to score points
before the final round.
Holding multiple offices
will be forbidden.
Dissolution of the Senate.
Fewer members of parliament.
Consolidating urban communities.
We're offering a more agile,
streamlined country,
fit to tackle the challenges
of the 21st century.
See? He read your bill
cover-to-cover.
I should have taught him
to claw his opponent to death.
Do you do that?
We all have to use
our claws for something.
I can think of other uses.
You may oppose it,
but what do you suggest?
What was that?
Was it gunfire?
I don't know, sir.
Get me the Home Office.
Are you OK?
Sir?
- It's an attack at the radio station.
- An attack?
That's all we know.
We'll take you back to the Élysée.
- We need to know what's happening.
- I know, sir.
Go, go!
SPIN
DEATH ON THE AIR
- What's the latest, Palissy?
- The PM is safe.
Good.
Thank you, gentlemen.
OK.
So Palissy, what do we know?
The gunman was European,
and was shot by a security officer.
Security services have been
alerted and roadblocks are up.
Code Manta is underway.
- And Morlaix?
- Seriously injured.
He's at Clamart Hospital.
- Has anyone claimed responsibility?
- Not yet.
Morlaix is dead.
This is bad.
The Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.
- So glad to see you.
- I guess it wasn't my time.
It's madness.
Leave us, please.
You should get yourself checked out.
I still need your help.
I've never let you down yet.
Some lunatic won't change that.
- Any news on Morlaix?
- He's dead.
Shit.
It was so crazy.
The guy came in very calmly,
and opened fire like he was
at the fair. Without a word.
You know, Alain, I think
it was Morlaix he was after.
Morlaix?
Are you sure?
I was close to the door,
right in the line of fire.
Logically,
he should have shot me first.
Parodi and Kapita
weren't hit either.
No, they're fine.
She's in shock, but nothing serious.
They went to hospital.
I'll go and see them.
Security won't let you
leave the Élysée
until the situation
is completely under control.
Those are my orders.
It's so strange.
What did we do?
- Or what didn't we do?
- I don't know.
Guys like Morlaix only stoke fear.
I must speak to the country
to show them we're standing firm,
and that democracy
is our greatest asset.
Alain, this is going to be
a very difficult time for us.
But Morlaix spread hatred.
He had it coming.
And when I think about it,
this can only be good for our country.
Yes.
- You may be right.
- Plenty of people would agree.
What about the Right? Have Deleuvre
or Carrère made a statement?
They hate each other.
They'll be at each other's throats.
The Right will implode,
and that can only be good for you.
Someone has claimed responsibility:
Daesh.
- The source?
- An unknown website.
- Check it. Make sure it's authentic.
- Yes, Mr President.
VAL-DE-GRACE
MILITARY HOSPITAL
Arnaud Morlaix
was an exceptional man.
He was also a dear friend
and brother-in-arms.
Out of duty to the millions
of French people who believed in him,
I demand that this hideous act
receives the closest scrutiny.
Why wasn't Morlaix better protected?
And who benefits from this crime?
For the fourth time...
- Kapita?
- Mr President.
- What should be done about Brenner?
- Send out a press release.
How are you feeling?
In shock, but I'm fine.
Do not respond to the extreme Right.
You have to address
the nation live on air,
and reject the spreading of fear.
Brenner attacked us.
I can't let him get away with that.
It's imperative
that you rise above it.
Say the State will do everything
in its power to catch the culprits,
whom you condemn
in the strongest terms.
That France will never give in
to the enemies of freedom.
- Keep it short and simple.
- I'll think about it. Take care.
Mr Kapita.
Home Office Intelligence.
May we speak with you?
We're live on air.
Camera 3.
This horrific tragedy
bears witness once again
to the government's
lax stance on security.
My thoughts go out
to Arnaud Morlaix's family,
to his wife and children,
as well as those who vote
for the National Party,
who also suffered
a bereavement today.
As Carrère's advisor,
I suppose you're the one
who is behind
this shameless display.
First come, first served.
You were perfect.
Hello, Philippe.
What a terrible evening.
Still, you haven't lost
your appetite for votes.
That's a taste we both share.
Are you worried
that I'm ahead in the primaries?
I trust my voters.
Then why are you already
trying to steal Morlaix's?
Anne-Marie Carrère is the future.
You're the past.
You're old, Deleuvre.
I can smell the mothballs.
They're waiting on set.
Watch out for him.
He'll drag you through the dirt.
You two seem close.
He's scared. Morlaix's death
will sway the presidential election.
You're his only real
opponent on the Right.
- As long as I get Morlaix's voters.
- Isn't that what we're doing now?
Philippe Deleuvre, your first reaction
as Leader of the Opposition?
We must always respect
our political opponents,
and I wish to pay tribute
to Arnaud Morlaix,
whose ideas
I certainly did not share,
but whose political commitment
was total and sincere.
Kapita?
- You can go, Claire.
- Are you sure?
Thanks for my things.
- Are you OK?
- Not great. And you?
I can't stop crying.
- I hate this silence.
- And I hate hospitals.
Come on.
Good evening, Minister.
Mr Kapita.
Thanks, but we'll walk.
We need some air.
I'm here to protect you.
You want me to call the President?
We need space. You understand?
There's no risk.
We're just taking a walk.
- Very well.
- Thank you.
- I left my coat at the studio.
- Sorry.
Thank you.
I don't live around here.
I'll be walking all night.
I won't be able to sleep.
Me neither.
I'll walk you back.
I'm scared to go home.
- Don't you have anyone at home?
- No.
Would you stop by?
Just for a while?
Only if you have
something strong to drink.
I'd like that.
I have a good collection of whiskies.
- Is this your second office?
- Practically.
I kept the house
in my ward at Villefranche.
This is my pied-à-terre.
We could have died.
But we're alive.
All that blood.
SEE YOU TONIGHT?
It's so good to see you.
The President is waiting.
Mr President. He's here.
Yes, of course.
We'll discuss it later.
Check with Bataille.
Thank you.
- Good to see you, Kapita.
- Any news on the killer?
No, but Palissy promised fast results.
Beaugendre is back in charge.
We'll have to postpone
my candidacy.
It wouldn't be right
at a time like this.
You're right. It would be
totally counterproductive.
And Parodi's new bill?
Should we stick to the schedule?
It would show those thugs that France
and its government are still strong.
It could be seen as a ploy.
Everyone knows it's your bill,
supporting your candidacy.
I know, but waiting is
never a good idea in politics.
Morlaix was killed yesterday.
Wait for emotions to settle.
Yes.
Of course. Send her in.
The Minister for Reform
and Parliamentary Relations.
Thanks for coming.
Hello, Simon.
- Thanks for your support last night.
- It was no trouble.
Kapita's your knight in armour.
We were discussing your reform.
Have you thought about it?
We'll have to include
proportional representation.
It's the only valid response
to Morlaix's death.
You want to help the extreme Right?
Like it or not, the extreme Right
represent 30% of voters.
And they only have two members
in Parliament. It's antidemocratic.
If we don't act, they'll accuse
the major parties of collusion.
And if we act like little angels,
the Right will pick up
Morlaix's votes.
- Clémence is right.
- We can't do it.
Changing the voting system before
an election stinks of desperation.
Not necessarily.
It's in line with the modern world
and with our new bill.
Do you have time
to include it in the reform?
I'll get my office onto it.
Consider it done.
That's what I like to see:
progress.
Kapita, make sure
you help out Clémence.
The first part, yes.
Clémence?
Thanks for being there last night.
But I'd like you to forget
what happened.
Forget?
Or erase, if you prefer.
I know I can count on you.
You're a good person, Simon.
Thank you.
The PR team from Citroën
are waiting for you.
- You know the file better than I do.
- Is something wrong?
I can't do it, Karen.
Tell them I'm at the Élysée.
Anything. I don't care.
I need to be alone.
- I'll deal with it.
- Thanks.
Apolline? I'm sorry.
I thought my hearing
would never end.
Still got time for lunch?
- A little salad?
- Sounds good.
- What's up?
- Do you know Clémence Parodi?
The minister
behind Marjorie's reform.
I saw a case involving her.
Malpractice, building a school
in a town where she was the mayor.
The roof fell in after heavy rain.
I remember.
A dozen tutors and students died.
I built up a strong case
against the construction company.
But they went into administration
the very next morning,
so they couldn't
be held accountable.
What did you find?
I traced it to an investment
fund in a tax haven.
I can't identify them
without international cooperation.
But the Prosecutor refuses
every request I make.
My hands are tied.
So you think Clémence Parodi
helped the construction firm
and that's why
the Prosecutor won't budge?
It could be nepotism,
or even corruption.
And you need me
to find out if it's true.
Unless the press get involved,
I can't do a thing.
40 arrests and interrogations,
and still nothing? You're kidding me.
We found the killer's
burned-out bike in Bondy.
So any fingerprints
or DNA are useless.
We've got documents, weapons,
but nothing linked to the act.
It's been nearly 24 hours,
and still no leads.
- I can't believe it.
- We have to stop these bastards.
We were way off the mark.
It was nothing to do
with the Islamists.
Our specialists say the site is fake
and the Daesh claim is dubious.
- They fed us a line.
- Get on with it, Palissy.
We should be looking
into Morlaix's camp.
The extreme Right?
- Intelligence haven't said that.
- I've heard nothing either.
It's a small,
but violent fascist cell.
- Is it a credible source?
- They think Morlaix sold out.
He betrayed their ideals.
Word is, an employee at the station
helped the killer gain access.
One of their cleaners.
- What are you waiting for?
- We're on it, Mr President.
Group 1 in position.
- Police!
- It's the cops!
Get out of here!
- Don't move.
- Get down.
Stay there.
Hands behind your back.
Now!
Move it!
Stop. Down on the ground.
Hands on your heads.
Hands behind your back.
Sorry. I need to borrow
your president for just a moment.
Your Secretary General asked me
to attend Morlaix's memorial with you.
- Couldn't you ask me yourself?
- We're in the midst of a crisis.
- So you were ashamed to ask me?
- Stop it.
I will not act as window dressing
for a xenophobic, fascist anti-Semite.
Never.
- You hated him as much as I did.
- I have no choice.
You've forgotten
there's always a choice.
It scares me how power
has changed you.
Are you coming or not?
I hate what Morlaix stands for.
Even dead.
Lucky I know the concierge.
How long has he been here?
Too long. Like me.
You shouldn't drink.
It makes you depressed.
It makes me feel better.
You should see a shrink.
I keep telling you.
My neuroses and I
get on just fine.
- Threesomes never work.
- So you say.
I'm worried about you, Simon.
- Have you spoken to Juliette?
- Yes, by text.
Call her. She's really worried.
Did you really see the killer?
I looked him in the eye.
I don't know why he didn't shoot.
Young? Old?
What did he look like?
I'm not telling you.
- I wasn't thinking about work.
- You always think about work.
You're the angriest
journalist I know.
So why aren't the government
releasing any information?
State secret.
The attack is all over the press,
but nobody has claimed responsibility.
Terrorism experts say there are
no leads to Islamists or Daesh.
We all know that Islamists in France
are bedfellows with the hard Right.
They both need chaos to exist.
If you say nothing,
people draw conclusions.
It's your job to draw conclusions.
How did Parodi react?
Clémence Parodi?
- What's the connection?
- Wasn't she with you?
Yes, she was next to me.
- Do you want a scoop?
- Yes.
She lost her coat.
- Why hasn't she spoken out?
- Are you interested in her?
Yes, maybe.
Can you say any more?
It's a State secret.
You're never off-duty.
I have a dinner to get to.
- Call Juliette. Reassure her.
- I will, I promise.
- Will you be OK?
- Go. Men hate eating cold food.
Very funny!
So?
- Did you get them?
- No, but we identified them.
The bike's driver
was Marcus Weber. He's Dutch, 31.
The killer was Antony Lacombe.
French, 23.
Are you sure?
They both belong to the same
radical nationalist group.
Once we ruled out the Islamists
we focused on this group,
and shook the tree.
We found the accomplice
who got them into the radio station.
They're heading for the Netherlands,
but we'll intercept them.
Killers within the extreme Right?
That's almost too perfect.
We can announce it
after Morlaix's funeral.
I'll let you know
when we've intercepted them.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Can you get me
a meeting with Brenner?
He's our only reliable spokesman
now that Morlaix is gone.
- He's just buried his father.
- But I don't want to fall behind.
- Do you think he'll stand?
- He has no chance.
A slug has more charisma.
And his followers would
never have supported Morlaix.
Would he join us?
We all have our price.
Leave it to me.
Mr Brenner.
He agreed to a meeting.
I'll take care of it.
Government solidarity, my arse!
You're forcing my hand.
I always fought tooth and nail
against proportional representation.
- It's our only way to stay in power.
- And what do I tell my people?
"Move aside, we're letting
the extreme Right in!"
What did I tell you?
Alain, I don't think you understand.
The Party is grinding its teeth.
They don't support you.
- Are you grinding your teeth?
- I'm on your side.
- Are you grinding yours?
- I have a good dentist.
Then damn the others.
If you push them, they'll agree.
Are you in charge or not?
Anyway, Clémence has carefully
worked out the proportions.
I spent all night adding it up.
The Nationalists
will get around twenty seats.
Shit!
Those bastards could form
a group within the Assembly.
We already discussed that.
The debate is over.
Palissy, what about the centrists?
- They're abstaining.
- Is that all?
At least they're not voting against.
Fuck.
You'd better brace yourselves,
I'm telling you.
And pray the Right doesn't win.
Well, the Right... Deleuvre's cronies
will vote against it on principle.
But Carrère's people will
either vote in favour, or abstain.
They have to, if they want to pick up
Morlaix's voters. So we're fine.
Somebody should
make you president!
Can you take this?
Thanks.
- Did you convince Sacco?
- Not without a fight.
But she wants
to dissolve the Senate.
She'd love to see it gone,
and all the centrists with it.
- You need her on your side.
- I love her. She's solid.
And above all, loyal.
What about her troops?
It's going to be a close call.
If a few of them decide
to play the rebel,
we're in trouble.
They'll do as she says.
Are you OK?
Yes. Excuse me.
Are you sure? Kapita?
Make sure you see a specialist,
and soon. I need you.
Alain?
I'm glad to see you're still with us.
It's usually a good thing.
- Especially when you're around.
- I hope they're taking care of you.
That little smile of yours
has disappeared.
The President is putting me
into therapy.
I'll leave you to it.
I like Kapita.
He's so kind to me.
Everyone is kind to you, Elisabeth.
- Did you want to ask me something?
- Yes.
- Your speech.
- Thank you, Marie.
I left three messages
with your secretary.
It didn't help one bit.
I had to track you down.
It's a fun little game.
Like being a kid again.
Sorry, I'm snowed under.
What did you want?
Marianne Joly, the young teacher
taken hostage by her rapist
out in the Emirates.
The verdict is next week.
I spoke to her lawyer, Kellner.
I know. Our ambassador
is dealing with it.
She's facing prison, for nothing.
For filing a complaint
against the brother of the Prince,
that great friend of France!
Now she's the one who is on trial.
We need to get her out.
Yes, I'll call the ambassador.
I promise.
You know he can't do anything.
Only you have the power to intercede.
Elisabeth, the Foreign Ministry
have it under control.
Please.
OK, I'll think about it.
I'll see what I can do.
Go forward a little.
Stop.
The driver of the bike:
Marcus Weber.
Keep going.
Stop.
The gunman who opened fire
on you. Antony Lacombe.
He was shot
by one of the security officers.
And the blood found
on the back seat
matches the blood
found outside the radio station.
- We've got them.
- Excellent work, Palissy.
Congratulate Palissy in your speech,
once they've been arrested.
I'll make sure
you're both associated.
Excuse me. Yes?
Well done, Palissy.
Your hunch was right.
You were almost late, my love.
There's nothing in my diary.
That's because I asked
your Chief of Staff's secretary
to keep tonight free.
Only... in secret. Intimate.
Conjugal, you might say.
You know it's been weeks
since we did this?
With everything that's happened,
that's normal.
My poor darling.
Can I get you something to drink?
Yes. Thank you.
Happy birthday, my darling.
- It's not my birthday.
- I know. It's mine.
But since you forgot, I've made you
a romantic dinner for one.
Have a nice evening.
Where are you going?
For a drink
with more enjoyable company.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The Assembly is in shock today
as Parodi's bill has not been passed
and the government faces
a crisis within its ranks.
No comment.
While today's vote seemed
little more than a formality,
a number of Party members
have split from the government.
It's me. Can you hear me?
I can't believe it. A quarter of them
voted against the reform.
I'm telling you,
the reform was deferred.
OK.
Fine.
Hello.
Parodi divorced 7 years ago,
she has a daughter,
and had one affair
with an Italian businessman.
It ended 2 years ago.
- And no one since then?
- Not that I know of. What's going on?
Keep your questions
to yourself, please.
- Yes?
- Did you hear what happened?
- No. Tell me.
- Turn on the TV then call me back.
I understand why socialist members
refused to vote for the reform.
Nor can I approve of inviting
the extreme Right into the Assembly.
I understand that some
will see this last-minute addition
as a political ploy by the President.
I know him well.
This is not the case.
But as Prime Minister,
I should have blocked
this reform sooner.
He's blaming the President.
While keeping his own hands
and conscience clean.
Fine work.
Yes, Mr President.
Unbelievable. I was practically
chased out of the Assembly.
You need to distance yourself
from the PM.
No, that won't help anything.
What are you waiting for?
Another betrayal?
You're in charge, Alain.
Show the country.
Maxime will listen to me.
And don't be so dramatic.
There is no crisis.
It's a misunderstanding.
He disowned you
in front of the whole country.
The media are all over it,
even more than the reform.
This wasn't a spontaneous thing.
It's been planned.
Beaugendre must have been
plotting against you for a while.
Hélène's right. Just last night
he promised me the group's support.
No. Maxime has stuck by me all along,
even when no one else did.
Even you, Hélène.
I'll talk to him.
I'm on my way.
- The perimeter is secure, sir.
- Thank you.
RAOUL IS COSY
We found the car here,
at the side of a forest track.
Lots of blood.
They won't get far.
We'll dispatch all our officers here,
and send in the SWAT team.
- The accomplice?
- Not in the car.
So far, it looks like
just the two of them.
Get them alive. Showing off
corpses is not in our culture.
But a little show for the cameras
won't do any harm.
And my wife?
She was meant to join me
at the Italian Embassy lunch.
She took a flight
to the Emirates this morning.
She's inaugurating
a cultural centre in Sharjah.
- Was that planned?
- No.
Check her diary.
You never know with Elisabeth.
EMIRATE OF SORFAH
The cultural centre
is quite wonderful.
The Prince is very fond
of French culture.
Thank you so much.
His Highness knows you're busy
and is delighted you came.
The President and I wanted to honour
the Prince for his dedication
to the human values
that unite our countries.
I wouldn't have missed this
for the world.
Please.
We have to go. Now.
We need to act quickly. OK?
- Is that clear, Marianne?
- Yes.
Stay calm, do as we say,
and everything will be fine.
You'll be in France by tonight.
- Is it a diplomatic vehicle?
- You can't get any more diplomatic.
OK, go.
Go, get in.
Pleased to meet you, Marianne.
But... what about the President?
Calm down. You're safe with me.
Everything will be fine.
At least, I hope so!
Don't worry, it's over.
The Prince's brother is a predator.
The employees tried to warn me,
but they were so scared.
I know.
Kellner met them, and they were
nearly all victims of his.
You were right to press charges.
They took my passport.
Otherwise I'd have left.
I even lost my phone.
As soon as
Kellner told me your story,
I wanted to come and join you.
Nadia will give you her passport
and you'll go through customs.
Then we'll fly to Paris.
- What about you?
- I'm diplomatic personnel.
I'll come back tomorrow.
Don't worry.
You see?
You share the same designer!
It will be OK.