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Les Nouvelles Aventures de Vidocq

Created by Marcel Bluwal, Georges Neveux

1971–1973

Based on the memoirs of Eugène-François Vidocq, this series follows the adventures of this former convict turned policeman in the early 19th century. In these new adventures, Vidocq comes up against a ravishing “baronne”, a formidable gang leader. The cases entrusted to Vidocq are not only police affairs, but also delicate, political and even diplomatic affairs.

First aired
5 Jan 1971
Episode length
55 min
Country
France
Language
French
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Seasons · 13 episodes

  • Season 1

    1971

    Appointed head of the new Paris police force, Vidocq has to deal with the “chauffeurs du Nord”, a gang of farm robbers, royalist murders and riots in Toulon. But his main threat is the Baroness, who heads up the “Knights of the Night” organization, which is multiplying its plots against him.

  • Season 2

    1973

    In the midst of the turbulent period between Napoleon's Hundred Days and the definitive establishment of the Restoration, Vidocq must foil an attempt on the Emperor's life and face the disgrace caused by the return of the monarchy. And of course, the machinations hatched by the Machiavellian Baroness continue...

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