Totems
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About
Set in 1965 in the midst of the Cold War, Totems follows a French scientist, Francis Mareuil, as he begins working as a spy. While working for the French Secret Service and the CIA, Mareuil meets Lyudmila Goloubeva, a pianist forced to work for the KGB. A romance blossoms between them but neither can be sure what is an expression of their true feelings, and what is the fruit of political shenanigans.
Cast
Niels Schneider
as Francis Mareuil
Vera Kolesnikova
as Lyudmila Goloubeva
José Garcia
as Virgile Hiriart
Lambert Wilson
as Charles Contignet
Ana Girardot
as Anne Mareuil
Aleksey Guskov
as Boris Goloubev
Mikhail Gorevoy
as Dimitri Yemeline
Tim Ahern
as Larry Goldstein
Daniela Hirsh
as Hortense
Jules Dhios Francisco
as Paul Mareuil
Surho Sugaipov
as Yuri Melia
Eden Ducourant
as Martine
Carolina Jurczak
as Marie Contignet
François Girard
as Pierre
Petr Hanak
as Ivo
Antonin Maurel
as Col. Loridon
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
February 1965. A Soviet orbital bomb project threatens the global geopolitical balance. Francis Mareuil, an aerospace engineer, is contacted by the French secret services to recruit Boris Goloubev, the scientist who allowed this bomb to exist. In Moscow, the KGB organizes surveillance of Boris by forcing his daughter, Lyudmila, to spy on him.
Episode 2
In East Berlin, Francis discovers that Boris is under the permanent surveillance of the Stasi, the East German secret service. He approaches Lyudmila, convinced that she will be able to give him access to his father, but unaware of his links with the KGB.
Episode 3
Boris Goloubev directs the launch of a space probe that turns into a fiasco and crashes in the Algerian desert. Opposed to the Soviet army on the management of this crisis, he finds himself under house arrest. For his part, Francis is looking for a way to save Lyudmila by moving her to the West, even if it means taking big risks.
Episode 4
Lyudmila is back in Czechoslovakia with her wounded father, and in danger: the KGB is tracking her down. Francis tries to understand what Boris found in the probe and retreats further and further away from his family.
Episode 5
Lyudmila is alone and stuck in Czechoslovakia. Francis reconciles with his wife and takes part in a mission co-speared by the SDECE and the CIA, with a common goal: to contact Boris.
Episode 6
While investigating Charles Contignet, Anne makes a troubling discovery. Hunted by the KGB, Lyudmila hides with a Czech family. There is only one way out for her: to contact Francis and ask him to come save her.
Episode 7
In Czechoslovakia, Francis jumps through hoops to find Lyudmila. As they try to get back West, Yemelin and his henchmen chase them down. Anne finds a top-secret document and is now in danger. She must flee.
Episode 8
As the orbital bomb is about to crash, Francis, Lyudmila and Anne risk capture and death. Yemelin, through powerful allies in France, will do anything to get the numbers back, as well as the list.
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About Totems
Set in 1965 in the midst of the Cold War, Totems follows a French scientist, Francis Mareuil, as he begins working as a spy. While working for the French Secret Service and the CIA, Mareuil meets Lyudmila Goloubeva, a pianist forced to work for the KGB. A romance blossoms between them but neither can be sure what is an expression of their true feelings, and what is the fruit of political shenanigans. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on Prime Video.
Totems Cast and Characters
The cast features Niels Schneider (as Francis Mareuil), Vera Kolesnikova (as Lyudmila Goloubeva), José Garcia (as Virgile Hiriart), Lambert Wilson (as Charles Contignet), and Ana Girardot (as Anne Mareuil). Their performances are a major reason Totems has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Totems NowWhy People Are Watching Totems
Totems flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Totems
Where can I watch Totems online for free?
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How many episodes does Totems have?
Totems has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Totems good? What's the rating?
Totems holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 27 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Totems?
The main cast includes Niels Schneider, Vera Kolesnikova, José Garcia, and Lambert Wilson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Totems available in French?
Yes — Totems was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Totems released?
Totems first aired in 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons and episodes does Totems have?
Totems currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Totems about?
Set in 1965 in the midst of the Cold War, Totems follows a French scientist, Francis Mareuil, as he begins working as a spy. While working for the French Secret Service and the CIA, Mareuil meets Lyudmila Goloubeva, a pianist forced to work for the KGB. A romance blossoms between them but neither can be sure what is… It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.
In which language is Totems originally available?
Totems was originally produced in FR. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Totems first released?
Totems first premiered on February 18, 2022 (2022). The series has since concluded its run.
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