Already available on Salto, the series “L’Absente”, with Thibault de Montalembert, Clotilde Courau, and Salomé Dewaels, begins tonight on France 2. Was the press seduced by this more thriller against a background of disappearance child?
What is it about ?
Nine years after the disappearance of little Marina in the vicinity of Dunkirk, a young woman with amnesia, exactly like her, reappears almost in the same place. A reappearance that will upset the family of the deceased … But who is really this stranger?
Absente (8×52 ‘), created by Delinda Jacobs (La Forêt) and directed by Karim Ouaret (Prize in the Trap).
With Thibault de Montalembert, Clotilde Courau, Salomé Dewaels, Marie Denarnaud, Olivier Rabourdin, Lionel Erdogan, Laëtitia Eïdo, …
Every Monday at 9:05 p.m. on France 2 from September 20, and already available in full on Salto.
What the press thinks …
According to Le Parisien:
“The Absente, a series in eight episodes, is a well-conducted thriller, coupled with an oppressive drama, all carried by very fair actors. (…) A giant Cluedo, where appearances are deceptive.” 4/5
According to Télé 7 jours:
“A thriller with a captivating scenario that breaks the codes of the genre. It is served by top actors including Thibault de Montalembert, moving in his quest for truth and his desire to do justice.” 4/5
According to Télé Loisirs:
“The eight episodes of this breathtaking investigation maintain an increasing tension and a sustained suspense until the resolution of all the enigmas. (…) The excellent Thibault de Montalembert delivers a remarkable performance of intensity.” 4/5
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According to Télé Z:
“The production is brilliant, the interpretation up to the task and even if the subject seems seen and reviewed, the burgeoning suspense holds the attention. The evolution of the characters according to the episodes, in particular Laurent Masson, is one of the strengths of this event. fiction.” 3.5 / 5
According to Télé Star:
“A gripping plot.” 3.5 / 5
According to Télérama:
“It could have been yet another kidnapping story as an excuse for … yet another Kleenex-catching series. But quickly enough Delinda Jacobs has the good idea to put the investigation in the background and put her characters in the first place. We quickly understand that what interests the designer are the endless explosions produced by such a trauma in a family and a community. ” 3/5
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