Balthazar (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | November 20, 2018 |
| Headquarters | France |
Area served | Belgium, France |
| Products | Crime-thriller drama series |
Balthazar is a French crime-thriller drama series developed by Clothilde Jamin and Clélia Constantine. It has been broadcast in Belgium on La Une since 20 November 2018 and in France on TF1 starting 6 December 2018. Starring Tomer Sisley and Hélène de Fougerolles, the show was confirmed for its concluding season in 2023. In 2018, it was among France's top 10 most-watched drama series.
Plot
Raphaël Balthazar, a distinguished forensic pathologist, applies his skills to unravel intricate homicide cases by imagining dialogues with the victims. Working alongside police commander Hélène Bach, they confront difficult investigations while Balthazar privately seeks retribution for a personal tragedy. In the fourth season, Hélène receives a promotion and transfers to the French Islands, with Captain Camille Costes, a close collaborator of Balthazar, taking her place.
Main cast
Forensic Institute
- Tomer Sisley as forensic pathologist Raphaël Balthazar
- Philypa Phoenix portraying Fatim Saghi
- Côme Levin as Eddy Drouhot
- Caterina Murino playing Olivia Vésinet (from Season 4 onward)
OPJ
- Hélène de Fougerolles in the role of Captain Hélène Bach (Seasons 1–3)
- Yannig Samot as Lieutenant Jérôme Delgado
- Constance Labbé portraying Captain Camille Costes (from Season 4 onward)
Raphaël Balthazar family
- Pauline Cheviller as Lise, Balthazar’s partner who was killed by a serial murderer
Hélène Bach family
- Aliocha Itovich playing Antoine Bach, Hélène’s spouse (Seasons 1–3)
- Gabriel Caballero as Hugo Bach, their son (Seasons 1–3)
- Aminthe Audiard portraying Manon Bach, their daughter (Seasons 1–3)
Season 5
- Hugo Bardin appearing as Paloma