Les Nouvelles Aventures de Vidocq

7.8/10

1971

2 Seasons

13 Episodes

Crime

Overview

Based on the memoirs of Eugène-François Vidocq, this series follows the adventures of this former convict turned policeman in the early 19th century. In these new adventures, Vidocq comes up against a ravishing “baronne”, a formidable gang leader. The cases entrusted to Vidocq are not only police affairs, but also delicate, political and even diplomatic affairs.

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2 Seasons • 13 Episodes Total

Season 1

6 Episodes • Aired January 1971

Overview

Appointed head of the new Paris police force, Vidocq has to deal with the “chauffeurs du Nord”, a gang of farm robbers, royalist murders and riots in Toulon. But his main threat is the Baroness, who heads up the “Knights of the Night” organization, which is multiplying its plots against him.

Episodes

First Aired

Jan 1971