Bête noire

Synopsis

Bête noire the collateral effects of an unforgivable act commited by Jérémy, a 16 year-old teenager. With the help of the psychiatrist-coroner in charge of the investigation, his mother tries to understand how her son, a seemingly normal boy, could commit such a heinous act. What caused this nightmare? When did everything change? Together, the two women try to solve the mystery of Jérémy.

First Air Date: 2021-03-31

Last Air Date: 2025-05-07

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Annabelle Poisson, Patrick Lowe

Networks: Séries+

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Top Cast

Sophie Cadieux as Éliane Sirois
Martin Dubreuil as Jasmin Boisvert
Isabelle Blais as Mélanie Rivard
Marilyn Castonguay as Joanie
Stéphane Gagnon as Luc Tremblay
Jean-François Pronovost as Hugo
Jean-Simon Leduc as Yannick
Marine Johnson as Léa Tremblay
Sandrine Bisson as Lieutenante-détective Myriam Bélisle
Zakary Auclair as Jérémy Tremblay

Seasons

Season 1 (2021) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2024) - (6 Episodes)

Season 3 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2021)

The collateral effects of an unforgivable act committed by Jeremy, a 16-year-old teenager. With the help of the coroner psychiatrist in charge of the investigation, his mother tries to understand how her son, a seemingly problem-free boy, could have ended up committing a heinous act. What triggered this nightmare? When did everything change? Together, the two women make it their mission to unravel the mystery of Jeremy.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: State of Shock (2021-03-31)

Tragedy strikes at Beaufort College when a gunman opens fire, killing several students before taking his own life; the lives of the killer's family fall apart as they try to understand what could have led their son to commit such a brutal attack.
Ep. 2: Hard Truths (2021-04-07)

Tensions continue to rise at the Tremblays, as Lea, Jeremy's sister seems to be harbouring some secrets.
Ep. 3: Nuances (2021-04-14)

The fingerprints found on the murder weapon set the investigators on a new track; Lea finally confesses to a secret that's been eating away at her; the investigators learn more about Jeremy's personal life.
Ep. 4: Consequences (2021-04-21)

The police make a major breakthrough and suspect Jérémy had an accomplice; as Charlie's post traumatic stress gets worse, she decides to help with the investigation and reveals some new and important details.
Ep. 5: Dead Ends (2021-04-28)

The noose tightens as investigators follow the trail of Jérémy's suspected accomplice; Sergeant Boisvert and the coroner pursue the theory of radicalisation.
Ep. 6: Letting Go (2021-05-05)

The investigators get their hands on a new and disturbing piece of evidence that sends shock waves through the investigation; Jeremy's parents take steps to approach the families of the victims.