This Belgian crime drama is set it the Ardennes. The first season involves an investigation into the death of Driss Assani, a nineteen year old from Africa who played football for the town of Heiderfeld. Leading the investigation is Inspector Yoann Peeters, who has just returned to Heiderfeld with his teenage daughter. His boss believes it was a clear case of suicide but Peetters isn't so sure. The story is mostly shown in flashback as Peeters, having suffered a memory loss, is questioned in a psychiatric facility; it is made clear early on that events led to several deaths.
Following these events Peeter's situation is somewhat changed but in the second season he is investigating another case; this one at the request of his psychiatrist; one of her other clients has been accused of murdering the wealthy woman he worked for, not long after serving time in gaol for murdering another woman.
Inevitably both investigations uncover numerous suspects with equally varied motives. This keeps the viewer guessing throughout both seasons. There are even questions about our protagonist, especially in the first season. The characters are interesting and varied. Of course there are moments that are more than a little farfetched but for the most part I found this added to the charm of the series. There is a degree of humour, sometimes fairly dark humour, which is unforced and enjoyable. The cast does an impressive job bringing their characters to life and the setting in beautiful to look at. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to fans of murder mysteries.
These comments are based on watching the series in French with English subtitles.
Following these events Peeter's situation is somewhat changed but in the second season he is investigating another case; this one at the request of his psychiatrist; one of her other clients has been accused of murdering the wealthy woman he worked for, not long after serving time in gaol for murdering another woman.
Inevitably both investigations uncover numerous suspects with equally varied motives. This keeps the viewer guessing throughout both seasons. There are even questions about our protagonist, especially in the first season. The characters are interesting and varied. Of course there are moments that are more than a little farfetched but for the most part I found this added to the charm of the series. There is a degree of humour, sometimes fairly dark humour, which is unforced and enjoyable. The cast does an impressive job bringing their characters to life and the setting in beautiful to look at. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to fans of murder mysteries.
These comments are based on watching the series in French with English subtitles.