Baron Noir
Created by Éric Benzekri, Jean-Baptiste Delafon
On Canal+
A tense, strategically intricate political thriller centered on revenge and the moral compromises required to navigate power.
In a tale of epic scale, French politician Philippe Rickwaert thirsts for revenge against his political enemies. Philippe’s political career is in shambles after he is sacrificed by the presidential candidate from the Left, Francis Laugier, in order to save his election. Step by step, Philippe plots against him and forges an alliance with his closest advisor, Amélie Dorendeu.
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Where to watch
- StreamFrance Channel
Questions people ask
Does Baron Noir leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Baron Noir sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Baron Noir easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Baron Noir scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Baron Noir violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Baron Noir
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Baron Noir
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Baron Noir, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Baron Noir, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Baron Noir, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
