The Bureau

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The Bureau (2015-)

Raiting: 8.7

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Seasons: 5

Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Florence Loiret Caille, Jonathan Zaccaï

French: La Bureau de Legends

After six years of undercover work in Syria, French intelligence officer Malotru returns home, where he struggles to forget his undercover identity, train a young recruit, and investigate when a colleague disappears in Algeria.

Series Summary

"The Bureau" is a French espionage thriller television series that premiered on Canal+ in 2015. The show follows the life of French intelligence officer, Guillaume Debailly, also known as Malotru, who is recalled from a six-year undercover mission in Syria to return to Paris.

As he tries to readjust to his former life, he struggles to leave behind his alias and the woman he fell in love with while undercover. Meanwhile, back in Paris, he must navigate the complex political landscape of the French intelligence agency, known as the Bureau.

Throughout the show's five seasons, viewers are taken on a thrilling journey through the world of espionage, terrorism, and political corruption. The show's cast includes Mathieu Kassovitz as Guillaume Debailly/Malotru, Sara Giraudeau as a young intelligence officer, and Jean-Pierre Darroussin as the head of the Bureau.

The series received critical acclaim for its gripping storytelling, strong performances, and authentic portrayal of the world of French intelligence. The show was created by Eric Rochant and produced by Canal+ and was internationally released on Amazon Prime Video.