- Original release
- Number S01E01
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Director
Stephen Hopkins
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Writers
Robert Cochran
Joel Surnow
- Country United States
- Genres Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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It is California Presidential Primary Day in Los Angeles and the longest day of Federal Agent Jack Bauer's life is about to begin. Jack has just patched his family back together after a trying separation. Midnight finds Jack playing chess with his teenage daughter Kim. As she goes to bed, Jack gets a call from Nina Myers, his coworker at the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit, telling him to come in for an emergency meeting. Jack has no choice but to report in, but he and his wife Teri learn that Kim has snuck out before he leaves.
Kim and her friend Janet York drive to an empty furniture store where they party with a couple of college guys whom they recently met. Kim enjoys herself at first, but starts to become suspicious of the two men when they won't take her home.
At CTU, Jack learns that an assassination attempt is being planned against Senator David Palmer; the first African-American presidential candidate with a serious shot at the White House. Jack's boss and friend, Richard Walsh, warns him that people in their own agency may be working with those who plan to kill Palmer.
Senator David Palmer is making his plans for Primary Day when he receives a strange phone call that puts him in a bad mood.
Jack shows how far he's willing to go to do his job when he blackmails District Director George Mason in the hopes of learning information about the Palmer hit.
Teri receives a call from Janet's father, Alan York, and the two decide to go out looking for the girls.
A European photographer makes pleasant conversation with a beautiful woman on a plane bound for LA. The two end up in a lustful encounter, but more sinister plans come to light that involve a stolen wallet and the destruction of the airplane.
When it comes to gripping narratives and complex characters, few TV series can rival Braquo, a dark and realistic cop drama that pulls you into the high-stakes world of law enforcement in France. Created by acclaimed filmmaker Olivier Marchal, this series chronicles the lives of four Parisian police officers who tread dangerously close to the line separating justice from criminality. With its intense storytelling and morally ambiguous situations, Braquo not only captivates viewers but also raises thought-provoking questions about ethics within law enforcement.
The first season sets the stage with a harrowing event: Major Max Rossi is falsely accused of corruption and subsequently takes his own life. This tragic turn ignites a fire within his colleagues—Eddy Caplan (Jean-Hugues Anglade), Walter Morlighem (Joseph Malerba), Théo Vachewski (Nicolas Duvauchelle), and Roxanne Delgado (Karole Rocher)—who are determined to clear his name at any cost. Their decision to investigate independently leads them down a dark path where they must confront their own moral limits while navigating the dangers posed by both criminals and their own department. If you enjoy shows like True Detective or Spiral, you'll find Braquo's gritty realism and emotional depth strikingly familiar yet uniquely its own.
Throughout Season 1’s eight episodes, viewers witness how far these officers are willing to go for justice—even if it means breaking the very laws they swore to uphold. The story escalates quickly as tensions rise; in Episode 2, for example, they resort to kidnapping a suspect in order to extract vital information about their investigation. This act sets off a chain reaction that spirals deeper into violence, showcasing how easily one can be consumed by desperation when faced with injustice. Each episode builds upon this tension while delving into character backstories that reveal their vulnerabilities and motivations.
