---
title: "5e Rang"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/5e-rang-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 85680
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 130
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 5e Rang (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/5e-rang-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

5e Rang is a 2019 television drama series developed by Sylvie Lussier and Pierre Poirier, broadcast on ICI Radio-Canada Télé. The series centers on Marie-Luce, the eldest of five sisters and heiress to the family farm, whose life is upended when her husband Guy is found dead in the pig pen under mysterious circumstances.

Alongside this central mystery, the narrative delves into the criminal underworld of the Valmont region, where the Fournier-Costa family secretly controls illegal betting, drug trafficking, and other illicit pursuits beneath a legitimate facade. The series features performances from an ensemble cast including Maude Guérin, Martine Francke, and Francis-William Rhéaume.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Uncover rural secrets and criminal syndicates in Valmont following a tragic death."

### Why Watch
- Follows Marie-Luce, a devoted heiress and mother dealing with the transformation of her world after her husband's sudden death.
- Explores the hidden criminal enterprises of the Fournier-Costa family behind a façade of legitimacy.
- Features a robust ensemble cast including Maude Guérin, Martine Francke, and Francis-William Rhéaume.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking lighthearted comedies may find the dramatic themes and criminal plots heavy.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and suspenseful, exploring dark family secrets and criminal operations in a regional setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #family-drama, #crime-syndicate, #rural-mystery, #investigation, #farm-life

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (23 Episodes)
### Season 2 (24 Episodes)
### Season 3 (24 Episodes)
In the third season of 5e Rang, the region of Valmont continues to experience an extraordinarily high crime rate characterized by gang wars, extortion, and the discovery of a body encased in concrete. The Fournier-Costa family remains central to these events, operating behind a façade of legitimacy while maintaining control over regional illegal betting, drug trafficking, and other lucrative criminal activities. The narrative arc is further complicated by the actions of Guy Bérubé, who possessed compromising information regarding Tina. The revelation of these facts carries significant consequences for the Goulet family, with particular impact on Simon. As the season progresses, Simon is depicted as navigating a dangerously slippery slope, suggesting a period of instability for those connected to the family's illicit operations. The season explores the ongoing struggle for power and the repercussions of past secrets within the criminal landscape of Valmont, as the Fournier-Costa family attempts to manage the fallout from their various activities while facing external threats and internal pressures that jeopardize their standing and safety.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**:
- The Fournier-Costa family maintains a public façade of legitimacy while controlling illegal betting and drug trafficking in Valmont.
- The region of Valmont is characterized by an extraordinarily high crime rate and ongoing criminal activity.
- The Goulet family is closely linked to the events and conflicts involving the Fournier-Costa family.
- Guy Bérubé previously acquired compromising information about Tina that serves as a catalyst for the season's conflicts.

### Season 4 (23 Episodes)
### Season 5 (24 Episodes)
### Saison 6 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 130
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 14 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 116 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maude Guérin** as *Marie-Luce Goulet*
- **Maxim Gaudette** as *Fred*
- **Simon Pigeon** as *Simon*
- **Catherine Brunet** as *Kim*
- **Maxime de Cotret** as *Réginald*
- **Julie Beauchemin** as *Marie-Christine Goulet*
- **Catherine Renaud** as *Marie-Jeanne Goulet*
- **François Papineau** as *Charles*
- **Sonia Vachon** as *Corinne*
- **Martine Francke** as *Marie-Louise Goulet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can 5e Rang be streamed?
The series is broadcast on ICI Radio-Canada Télé.

### Q: Is 5e Rang worth watching?
Yes, for fans of complex family dynamics paired with rural crime mysteries.

### Q: What is the binge duration for 5e Rang?
As an ongoing series that began airing in 2019, the total watch time spans multiple seasons.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
Viewers should start with the series premiere from January 2019 to understand the central mystery involving Marie-Luce and the Fournier-Costa family.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [5e Rang — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/85680)
- [5e Rang (TV Series 2019– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10591756/fullcredits/)
- [5e Rang (TV Series 2019) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/85680-5e-rang/cast)
- [Cinquième Rang (série télévisée) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinqui%C3%A8me_Rang_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e))
- [5e rang (TV Series) - Cast / Actors](https://screenfiction.org/en/series/5e-rang/cast)

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