A Very Secret Service (2015)
Synopsis
At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.
Network
ARTE, ARTE
Episodes
The Tsét
Paris, 1960. André Merlaux is hired as a trainee at the French secret service under the seasoned eye of several elite agents and a formidable colonel.
There's German and German
Moulinier and Jacquard cause a diplomatic incident while trying to capture a high-value target. Merlaux meets the enchanting Sophie.
A Bit of Sun
When an African state demands independence, Merlaux gets his first big assignment and discovers a passion for politics.
Algeria, It's France
Joining Jacquard in Algeria for some real-world training, Merlaux faces the darker side of a spy's life for the first time.
The Plum Tree
On a mission to Moscow with Merlaux, Calot stirs up trouble with the CIA. Marie-Jo's upcoming promotion creates a mini-crisis at the office.
A Modern Woman
While the senior agents compete for the role of assistant director, Merlaux tries to figure out what Sophie means by the term 'modern woman.'
VG 42
Moulinier, Jacquard and Calot go on strike to protest the loss of a bonus. Barred from seeing Sophie, Merlaux dives into his work and uncovers a plot.
Mission Monôme
After discovering that Merlaux is still seeing Sophie, the Colonel sets a trap for him under the guise of a high-stakes solo mission.
Invisible Plume
Sent to Algiers to intercept a terrorist, Moulinier and the others go to extremes to wrap up the mission and make it to a rugby match.
Code Name Mole
Determined to flush out the mole in the secret service, Moïse borrows a lie detector from Mossad, which immediately puts the Colonel on edge.
The Five-Year Plan
The hunt for the mole awakens Calot's paranoia, the Colonel discovers just how much Moïse knows about his past, and Merlaux opens up to Sophie.
In the Service of my France
Determined to get rid of Merlaux, the Colonel sends him to Algiers to stake out the mole, all the while plotting a devious surprise.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Au service de la France
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
24
Production
Mandarin Television, ARTE
