The Mother and The Assassin

TV SERIES 2026 1 SEASON

Overview

Morgane Jourdan, in her forties, leads a well-ordered life with her restaurateur husband, Samuel, and their two teenage daughters, Océane and Alizée. A teacher who has become the principal of a middle school, she juggles her demanding job with her family life. Everything changes when 17-year-old Océane suddenly disappears after a party where she caught her mother in a compromising situation with Hugo Bennec, her physical education teacher. Consumed by anguish and guilt, Morgane throws herself headlong into the search for her daughter.

This production, originally released in 2026, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Mystery, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Mystery.
• Produced in France.
• Original Language: French.

Directed By

Sandra Perrin

Written By

Alexandra Echkenazi, Franck Ollivier

Starring Cast

Hélène de Fougerolles

Morgane Jourdan

Florent Peyre

Samuel Jourdan

Vittoria Di Savoia

Océane Jourdan

François-David Cardonnel

Hugo Bennec

Juliette Delacroix

Chloé Rousseau

Vicki Andren

Alizée Jourdan

Alika Del Sol

Caro

Seasons

Season 1

4 Episodes • Aired 2026-01-11

In the sunny coastal town of Martigues, teenagers spend their afternoons kitesurfing after school. Against this idyllic backdrop, Océane, a seemingly ordinary teenager and the high school's principal's daughter, suddenly vanishes. Adaptation of the novel by Alexandra Echkenazi.