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Marseille

Netflix · 2016-2018 · 2 Seasons · 16 Episodes · Ended
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70
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About Marseille

Marseille was Netflix's first French-language original series, a political power drama set in the Mediterranean port city whose name it borrows. After two decades in office, Mayor Robert Taro has come to embody Marseille itself, its bargains, its loyalties, and its quiet rot. With an election on the horizon, he prepares to hand the city to the man he groomed for the job, only to find that succession is never a gift freely given.

His chosen heir, Deputy Mayor Lucas Barres, turns on his mentor and runs against him, transforming a planned handover into open warfare. The campaign becomes a contest of backroom deals, media manipulation, and old debts called due, with Taro's family, his health, and his legacy all pulled into the fight. The personal grievance underneath the rivalry, revealed across the first season, reshapes the two men's history for good.

Created by novelist and screenwriter Dan Franck, the show frames the struggle for the mayor's office as a struggle for the soul of the city, its docks, its housing projects, and its competing power blocs. It ran for two seasons and sixteen episodes before Netflix ended it in 2018.

Production Details & Legacy

Marseille was created by Dan Franck and originally aired on Netflix, with streaming available on Netflix. The series ran for 2 seasons and 16 episodes from 2016-2018, establishing itself as a landmark entry in the drama and political and french genres. Since its conclusion, Marseille has continued to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and remains a frequent subject of critical reappraisal and fan discussion.

The series features a rich ensemble of characters that have become iconic within television fandom. TVCeleb profiles 3 key characters from Marseille, including Robert Taro (Gerard Depardieu), Lucas Barres (Benoit Magimel), Rachel Taro (Geraldine Pailhas). Each character has inspired dedicated fan communities, extensive analysis, and passionate debate about their motivations, relationships, and story arcs throughout the series.

Marseille holds a Fan Heat Score of 70 out of 100 on TVCeleb, reflecting the intensity and passion of its fanbase. The show has built a committed and enthusiastic community of viewers who continue to engage with and champion the series. The series is notable for its french, political drama, netflix original qualities, which have contributed to its enduring appeal and cross-generational viewership.

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? Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Marseille, which premiered in 2016, was Netflix's first original series produced in the French language, headlined by Gerard Depardieu as Mayor Robert Taro.

There are two seasons, sixteen episodes in total. The first arrived in 2016 and the second in 2018, after which Netflix ended the show.

Long-serving Mayor Robert Taro faces a power struggle against his former protege, Deputy Mayor Lucas Barres, who runs against him for the office Taro once intended to hand over.