---
title: "Astrid & Rapha\u00eblle"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/astrid-raphaelle-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 88384
imdb_id: "tt11950864"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Astrid & Raphaëlle (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/astrid-raphaelle-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Astrid and Raphaëlle is a Franco-Belgian detective television series created by Laurent Burtin and Alexandre de Seguins. The show follows the partnership between Astrid Nielsen, an archivist with Asperger's syndrome who works in the library of the judicial police, and impulsive inspector Raphaëlle Coste. Together, they work to solve crimes in and around Paris. Astrid possesses an incredible memory and excels at analyzing files related to ongoing investigations. Recognizing her unique abilities, the district commander entrusts her with complex, unsolved cases. The series is known by various titles internationally, including Astrid: Murder in Paris in the United Kingdom, Bright Minds in Spain, and simply Astrid in the United States. The cast includes Sara Mortensen, Lola Dewaere, Benoît Michel, and Jean-Louis Garçon. The program has continued production through at least 2025, with storylines involving diverse investigations, such as the discovery of a math professor's body. The series explores the professional collaboration between the two leads as they navigate the challenges of their investigative work.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An autistic archivist and an impulsive inspector team up to solve complex criminal investigations in Paris."

### Why Watch
- unique partnership dynamic
- intricate mystery plots

### Caveats & Content Note
- features complex criminal subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The series features investigations into complex crimes and mysteries.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: detective, procedural, investigative, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4 | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 25 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Laurent Burtin, Alexandre de Seguin
- **Networks / Studios**: France 2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sara Mortensen** as *Astrid Nielsen*
- **Lola Dewaere** as *Raphaëlle Coste*
- **Benoît Michel** as *Nicolas Perran*
- **Husky Kihal** as *Henry Fournier*
- **Jean-Louis Garçon** as *Carl Bachert*
- **Meledeen Yacoubi** as *Arthur Enguien*
- **Jean Benoit Souilh** as *William Thomas*
- **Clément Lagouarde** as *Max (AAA)*
- **Lizzy Brynn** as *Alice (AAA)*
- **Kengo Saïto** as *Tetsuo Tanaka*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows an archivist with Asperger's syndrome and an inspector who collaborate to solve cold cases.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Laurent Burtin and Alexandre de Seguins.

### Q: What is the show called internationally?
It is known by various titles including Astrid: Murder in Paris, Bright Minds, and Koel Kop, Warm Hart.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
The investigations are set in and around Paris.

### Q: How many seasons are there?
The series has aired at least six seasons, with the sixth season premiering in October 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Astrid et Raphaëlle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrid_et_Rapha%C3%ABlle)
- [Astrid (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11950864)
- [Astrid | PBS](https://www.pbs.org/show/astrid/)
- [Astrid & Raphaëlle (TV Series 2020- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/88384-astrid-et-raphaelle)
- [Astrid & Raphaëlle Season 6 (2025) | Release Date & Episode Guide](https://bingebase.com/tv/astrid-raphaelle-2020/season/6)
- [Astrid & Raphaëlle (2020-2025) - TV Show | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/astrid-et-raphaelle/9YVnAUnIrmgkwut2Pc8hI1/)

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