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The series is atmospheric, chilling, and the truth when revealed is sordid and shocking.
The story follows Captain Gaspard Decker as he arrives in a small, close knit village as it's new Police Chief. He's barely arrived when a local teacher, Eve Mendel, expresses deep concern about a missing girl.
Decker is a former soldier, who is clearly supposed to be something of a new broom, he's a little reserved to begin with, while it is clear that his colleagues, especially his Lieutenant Virginie Musso, are cosy and comfortable in their lives and existence in the village, he prefers things to be more formal.
As the case moves on, Virginie's knowledge of the village, and her assumptions are challenged. As her view of the order of things in Montfauchon is turned upside down, Decker's commanding tone, and more reserved manner make more sense to her.
This quiet, and slow-building story might not be to everyone's taste, but it's well-written, well-acted and convincing in its sordidness. Gaspard's authoritative reserve pays dividends as he investigates the crimes, the disappearance of three girls, the cold case from more than ten years before, and the mystery of Eve herself. The scenery is stunning, and as a portrait of a village under extreme circumstances, and indeed the nature of that way of life, it works. Well worth viewing.
score 9/10
Sjhm 3 July 2018
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17-1-2021 11:11:05