The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare (2024)
Synopsis
A tragic affair of child abuse and judicial disaster, this docuseries revisits the Outreau case, one of the biggest scandals in French history.
Network
Netflix
Episodes
Episodes
The Renard Block
Outreau, 2001. A shocking case of family incest morphs into a terrifying threat of widespread child abuse. One young judge is assigned to the case.
Spiraling Out of Control
As the case grows ever larger and the horror of the nation bears down upon him, Burgaud becomes increasingly reliant on Myriam Badaoui's testimony.
The Trial
After three long years, the trial finally begins. As the lawyers for the defense start working together, they bring about a shift in the narrative.
Justice
The jury renders its verdict and a new trial is held in Paris. As the entire justice system is called into question, the French public demands answers.
Details
Original Title
Outreau : Un cauchemar français
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Lagardère Studios, Imagissime