Astrid & Raphaëlle 2020
What is Astrid & Raphaëlle?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 13, 2020
- Last aired
- Dec 12, 2025
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- FR
- Networks
- France 2
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“An autistic archivist and an impulsive inspector team up to solve complex criminal investigations in Paris.”
- unique partnership dynamic
- intricate mystery plots
- features complex criminal subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas featuring unlikely investigative partnerships.
The series features investigations into complex crimes and mysteries.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Haunting (1) Mar 13, 2020
- E2 The Haunting (2) Mar 13, 2020
- E3 Missing Link Mar 20, 2020
- E4 Locked Room Mar 20, 2020
- E5 Fulcanelli Mar 27, 2020
- E6 The Man Who Never Was Mar 27, 2020
- E7 Dead and Company Apr 3, 2020
- E8 Invisible Apr 3, 2020
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Starling May 21, 2021
- E2 Irezumi May 21, 2021
- E3 The Fermi Paradox May 28, 2021
- E4 High Point May 28, 2021
- E5 Circe Jun 4, 2021
- E6 Golem Jun 4, 2021
- E7 The Book Jun 11, 2021
- E8 In Custody Jun 11, 2021
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Overall Plan Aug 26, 2022
- E2 Memento Mori Aug 26, 2022
- E3 Natifs Sep 2, 2022
- E4 The Open Room Sep 2, 2022
- E5 Témoin Sep 9, 2022
- E6 Sang d'or Sep 9, 2022
- E7 The Flowers of Evil Sep 16, 2022
- E8 A basement Sep 23, 2022
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Eye of the Dragon May 18, 2023
- E2 1001 Nights May 18, 2023
- E3 10,000 meters May 25, 2023
- E4 Immortal May 25, 2023
- E5 The Fool's Sacrifice Jun 1, 2023
- E6 The Passenger of Time Jun 1, 2023
- E7 Back Again Jun 8, 2023
- E8 Guilty Jun 8, 2023
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 We only die once Nov 8, 2024
- E2 But it's for so long Nov 8, 2024
- E3 Mandala Nov 15, 2024
- E4 The last of the Aztecs Nov 22, 2024
- E5 The baptism of the dead Nov 29, 2024
- E6 Wolf are you there? Dec 6, 2024
- E7 We finish the jockeys well Dec 13, 2024
- E8 A wedding and four funerals Dec 20, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows an archivist with Asperger's syndrome and an inspector who collaborate to solve cold cases.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Laurent Burtin and Alexandre de Seguins.
What is the show called internationally?
It is known by various titles including Astrid: Murder in Paris, Bright Minds, and Koel Kop, Warm Hart.
Where does the show take place?
The investigations are set in and around Paris.
How many seasons are there?
The series has aired at least six seasons, with the sixth season premiering in October 2025.