Queye TV Spin
Drama
War & Politics
Comedy
Spin
Les Hommes de l'ombre
TV-PG
2012
0:52
3 Seasons 18 Episodes
★ 6.5
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The President of the French Republic, visiting Saint-Etienne in the Loire, in a striking plant dies, victim of a bomb attack. The political world is agitated: early presidential elections to be held within the next thirty-five days. There is no doubt that Philip Deleuvre, the prime minister, will run for the Elysee. But what few people know is that the leader of the government knows more things he claimed. This state causes lie back to business Kapita Simon, a former communications adviser (spin doctor) of the late president. Anxious to preserve the honor of his deceased friend and some form of political ethics, the man of the shadows has now set a goal: to find a candidate who will be able to beat Deleuvre.

Episodes

The Attack
Episode 1

The Attack

When the French president falls victim to a suicide bomber, his ex-communications adviser, Simon Kapita, finds political manoeuvrings soon begin as he is courted by his sworn enemy, the prime minister,

46m
The Candidate
Episode 2

The Candidate

The president's funeral is barely over when the campaign for an early election starts. Kapita must swiftly find a candidate and locates the perfect contender in the president's ex-lover, Anne Visage.

47m
Aiming for the Center
Episode 3

Aiming for the Center

The revelation of an affair between Anne and the late president goes public, creating a scandal that puts her candidacy in question. Meanwhile, Kapita gets closer to the truth about the murder.

48m
The Witness
Episode 4

The Witness

The political campaign is in full swing, and, with the first round of the elections only one week away, Simon Kapita's wife prepares to reveal the truth about the attack on the French president.

51m
The Rally
Episode 5

The Rally

To have any chance of winning the election, Anne now needs her enemy to back her, but the price of his support may just be too high. Kapita confronts Valentine about her relationship with Desmeuze.

45m
Betrayals
Episode 6

Betrayals

The discovery of the bugged hotel room puts Anne's whole campaign in jeopardy. Blackmail, betrayal, last-minute alliances... nothing holds the spin doctors and politicians back in the race for office.

49m
The Accident
Episode 1

The Accident

When the French president faces crises in both personal and political arenas, experienced spin doctor Simon Kapita is recalled to the heart of government to help deal with the emerging scandals.

53m
The War of Nerves
Episode 2

The War of Nerves

The latest scandal threatens to bring about the collapse of the government when the president faces a vote of no confidence. Kapita has a plan to secure victory, but the pressures take their toll.

48m
Hostages
Episode 3

Hostages

Secretary General Gabrielle Tackichieff decides to keep the president's health issues a secret, but her plan goes awry when a hostage situation erupts in Algeria. Juliette still hasn't returned home.

47m
The Devil's Spoon
Episode 4

The Devil's Spoon

Gabrielle is relying on Bakian to negotiate the hostages' release, but Kapita seeks advice from Hussan. As secret talks with the terrorists come to a head, the president has a tough decision to make.

54m
Blackmail
Episode 5

Blackmail

Desmeuze locates a secret file with the power to bring down the president. Bakian blackmails Gabrielle about her son's adoption.

51m
The Exercise of Power
Episode 6

The Exercise of Power

Desmeuze uses the secret file to blackmail Kapita and demands that he resigns from his post within two days, but Hussan has a plan in store. The president must make his most difficult decision yet.

48m
Death on the Air
Episode 1

Death on the Air

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.

49m
The Woman in the Shadows
Episode 2

The Woman in the Shadows

After a betrayal, Alain Marjorie is forced to form a new government. Simon's ex-wife Apolline leaves Paris for Lebanon, where she's investigating a corruption case to which Clemence is closely linked.

50m
Political Animals
Episode 3

Political Animals

Simon's ex-wife Apolline leaves Paris for Lebanon, where she's investigating a corruption case to which Clemence is closely linked.

49m
Manipulations
Episode 4

Manipulations

Kapita grows more and more disillusioned by the maneuverings of power. Trapped in a devastating personal and political earthquake, Marjorie seeks the resources to ensure his political survival.

46m
Double Cross
Episode 5

Double Cross

Heads are rolling in government as much as in opposition after the revelations resulting from Apolline's investigation. Anne-Marie annihilates her principal rival, and the country faces a new threat.

46m
Game Over
Episode 6

Game Over

Determined to fight for his re-election and convinced that he will be able to regain control, President Marjorie is galvanized by the personal news he has received and does not hesitate to take risks by holding a vital referendum. This will be double or quits for Marjorie - who risks losing everything.

47m

Cast

Marianne Fabbro

Juliette

Bruno Wolkowitch

Simon Kapita

Nicolas Marié

Alain Marjorie

Philippe Magnan

Philippe Deleuvre

Grégory Fitoussi

Ludovic Desmeuze

Yves Pignot

Robert Palissy

Crew

Frédéric Garson

Director

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