Balthazar

What it’s about

Hélène Bach takes command of a special police unit just as a series of baffling murders demands her attention. Her most valuable asset is Raphaël Balthazar, a forensic pathologist whose unorthodox methods and irreverent attitude clash with her need for order. He seems to commune with the dead, extracting clues no one else can, but his brilliance comes with a disregard for authority that tests her patience.

What hooks you

Tomer Sisley plays the eccentric Raphaël Balthazar, while Hélène de Fougerolles takes the role of Commander Hélène Bach. The cast also includes Yannig Samot as Jérôme Delgado. The series spans five seasons and thirty-eight episodes, created by a team including screenwriters Clothilde Jamin and Clélia Constantine.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy crime procedurals with a strong central pairing, where a methodical leader must manage a gifted but difficult expert. The tension between discipline and brilliance, set against intricate murder investigations, will appeal to those who like character-driven thrillers.