Vidocq
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François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-century Paris. Eventually, the two men team up to fight criminals... And Vidocq succumbs to Annette's charms.
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Season 1
L'éternel Évadé
François Vidocq, the eternal escapee, has been captured and is on his way to the Toulon penal colony. But he escapes with his comrades, the acrobat and Henri Desfossés. When the alarm is raised, Vidocq hides out with a young widow, but she turns him in. Finding the acrobat dying, he asks Vidocq to use his death to escape again. But Inspector Flambart is hot on his trail...
La Bijouterie Jacquelin
Back in Paris and on the run from the police, Vidocq takes refuge in a jewelry shop that turns out to belong to Jacquelin, Vidocq's former army comrade. Jacquelin offers to hire Vidocq as a clerk, and Vidocq accepts - after meeting Jacquelin's neighbor Mademoiselle Annette. While he plays the poet for Annette and foils attempted robberies at the jewelry store, the Parisian underworld begins to get suspicious...
Vidocq et les faux témoins
Vidocq is looking for Herbaux and Grouard, the two men who once sentenced him to the penal colony. He tells Annette the story: as a soldier, he was in love with a woman named Francine, who cheated on him. Sentenced to three months in prison for beating up one of his lovers, Herbaux and Grouard borrowed his cell to do some writing. Their forgery discovered, they accused Vidocq, who was convicted. But Vidocq was unaware of Grouard's dealings with the police and Herbaux's latest conviction...
Vidocq à Bicêtre
Imprisoned at Bicêtre, Vidocq is reunited with his comrade Henri Desfossés. Wounded in the leg so as not to leave with the chain, Vidocq reveals to Desfossés that there is a tunnel dug into the courtyard of the madhouse. But not only are the madmen more dangerous than the guards, the coachman hired by Annette wants to be paid immediately, and Vidocq must return to prison to retrieve the money confiscated from him...
Le Crime de la mule noire
Fleeing from Inspector Flambart, Vidocq separates from Annette and Desfossés and manages to surprise the policeman. But the next village had asked for help from the Parisian police, and Vidocq, armed with Flambart's papers, is drawn into a criminal investigation: the Baron de Flocheron has been stabbed in the night, and Justine, the servant whose lover he was, is suspected. But Vidocq immediately finds something fishy: the Baron was already dead when he was stabbed. Can he find the real culprit before the real Inspector Flambart manages to talk to the mayor ?
L'armée roulante
Vidocq has obtained papers for himself and Desfossés, and with Annette they head north to join a traveling theater. Stopped en route, they learn only too late that the two men whose names they have borrowed are deserters. It's their good fortune to be handed over to the “rolling army”, a group of thugs who pretend to be soldiers to profit from looting. But Flambart is still on Vidocq's tail, and what's more, after the retreat of the real army, the rolling army has to fight for the first time...
La Baraque aux 36 étoiles
Annette has joined the traveling theater troupe, as planned, and must now get Vidocq and Desfossés out of prison. The prison warden is proud of his new alarm bell. Just this one is part of Vidocq's escape plan, but first it takes all Annette's skill to get him through a file. But then again, Inspector Flambart is there, and much more adept at figuring out what happened...
Les Olympiens
Vidocq and Desfossés have joined the privateers, but Vidocq wants to return to land. Armed with the papers of a dead soldier, he disembarked at Boulogne and joined the army. Too late, he learns that the dead soldier belonged to the Olympiens, a royalist secret society. After refusing to kill a traitor for them, Vidocq realizes that he is in danger. Knowing that the police will intercept the mail, he writes to Annette. Will Flambart arrive in time to save Vidocq and foil the plot ?
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Stream Vidocq online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed crime and mystery series originally produced in French and released in 1967, it's earned a solid 9.0/10 from 3 viewers worldwide.
About Vidocq
François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-century Paris. Eventually, the two men team up to fight criminals... And Vidocq succumbs to Annette's charms. Across 1 season and 13 episodes, originally airing on ORTF Télévision.
Vidocq Cast and Characters
The cast features Bernard Noël (as François Vidocq), Geneviève Fontanel (as Annette), Alain Mottet (as Inspecteur Flambart), Jacques Seiler (as Henri Desfossés), and Marcel Charvey (as Capitaine Thierry). Their performances are a major reason Vidocq has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Vidocq Online
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▶ Watch Vidocq NowWhy People Are Watching Vidocq
There's a reason Vidocq keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. 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 Vidocq
Where can I watch Vidocq online for free?
You can watch Vidocq online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Vidocq have?
Vidocq has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Vidocq good? What's the rating?
Vidocq holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Vidocq?
The main cast includes Bernard Noël, Geneviève Fontanel, Alain Mottet, and Jacques Seiler, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Vidocq available in French?
Yes — Vidocq 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 Vidocq released?
Vidocq first aired in 1967.
Do I need an account to watch Vidocq on Bowood.TV?
No. Bowood.TV is free and you can watch Vidocq without creating an account. Sign-up is optional — only useful if you want a personal Watchlist or to comment on episodes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vidocq for free?
You can watch Vidocq online for free on Bowood.TV. All 13 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Vidocq have?
Vidocq currently has 1 season and a total of 13 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 Vidocq about?
François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-cent… It belongs to the Crime, Mystery genres.
In which language is Vidocq originally available?
Vidocq 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 Vidocq first released?
Vidocq first premiered on January 7, 1967 (1967). The series has since concluded its run.
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