A Very Secret Service

Season 1

TV-MA

1960: the French intelligence service hires the 23-year-old André Merlaux. Handsome, well raised, intelligent but impressionable, Merlaux has much to learn to serve and defend the interests of France. Three officials must adequately train him to execute delicate and sometimes outlandish operations, as Merlaux discovers the intricacies of government and navigates diplomatic incidents.

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12 Episodes

The Tsét
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Episode 1The TsétParis, 1960. André Merlaux is hired as a trainee at the French secret service under the seasoned eye of several elite agents and a formidable colonel.
There's German and German
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Episode 2There's German and GermanMoulinier and Jacquard cause a diplomatic incident while trying to capture a high-value target. Merlaux meets the enchanting Sophie.
A Bit of Sun
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Episode 3A Bit of SunWhen an African state demands independence, Merlaux gets his first big assignment and discovers a passion for politics.
Algeria, It's France
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Episode 4Algeria, It's FranceJoining Jacquard in Algeria for some real-world training, Merlaux faces the darker side of a spy's life for the first time.
The Plum Tree
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Episode 5The Plum TreeOn a mission to Moscow with Merlaux, Calot stirs up trouble with the CIA. Marie-Jo's upcoming promotion creates a mini-crisis at the office.
A Modern Woman
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Episode 6A Modern WomanWhile the senior agents compete for the role of assistant director, Merlaux tries to figure out what Sophie means by the term 'modern woman.'
VG 42
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Episode 7VG 42Moulinier, Jacquard and Calot go on strike to protest the loss of a bonus. Barred from seeing Sophie, Merlaux dives into his work and uncovers a plot.
Mission Monôme
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Episode 8Mission MonômeAfter discovering that Merlaux is still seeing Sophie, the Colonel sets a trap for him under the guise of a high-stakes solo mission.
Invisible Plume
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Episode 9Invisible PlumeSent to Algiers to intercept a terrorist, Moulinier and the others go to extremes to wrap up the mission and make it to a rugby match.
Code Name Mole
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Episode 10Code Name MoleDetermined to flush out the mole in the secret service, Moïse borrows a lie detector from Mossad, which immediately puts the Colonel on edge.
The Five-Year Plan
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Episode 11The Five-Year PlanThe hunt for the mole awakens Calot's paranoia, the Colonel discovers just how much Moïse knows about his past, and Merlaux opens up to Sophie.
In the Service of my France
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Episode 12In the Service of my FranceDetermined to get rid of Merlaux, the Colonel sends him to Algiers to stake out the mole, all the while plotting a devious surprise.