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Pacific Criminal 2019

★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 7 votes CrimeDrama 7 seasons · 136 eps Returning Series
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What is Pacific Criminal?

Pacific Criminal is a 2019 television series centered on the professional and personal life of a police captain. The narrative follows Clarissa, who serves as a squad commander stationed in a working-class neighborhood of Nouméa, located in New Caledonia.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
136
Runtime
26 minutes
First aired
Nov 4, 2019
Last aired
Aug 12, 2025
Original language
FR
Origin
FR
Networks
France 3, Nouvelle-Calédonie 1ère
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 7 votes
Format
7 seasons · 136 episodes
Episode runtime
~26 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
France 3, Nouvelle-Calédonie 1ère
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Overview

Pacific Criminal is a 2019 television series centered on the professional and personal life of a police captain. The narrative follows Clarissa, who serves as a squad commander stationed in a working-class neighborhood of Nouméa, located in New Caledonia. Originally from Réunion Island, the protagonist is characterized as a smart and stubborn individual who functions as a vital member of her investigative team. Beyond her demanding career in law enforcement, the series explores her life as a widow who is responsible for raising two teenagers on her own. The show documents how she balances the challenges of her leadership role within the police force with the daily responsibilities of her domestic life. By focusing on the unique setting of New Caledonia and the specific background of its lead character, the program provides a look at the intersection of high-stakes police work and the complexities of single parenthood. The series highlights the dedication required to maintain order in her community while managing the needs of her family.

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Should you watch it?

“A tough police captain navigates crime and family life in New Caledonia.”

Reasons to watch
  • Strong central performance
  • Unique Pacific setting
  • Balanced personal and professional drama
Keep in mind
  • Slow pacing may deter some viewers
  • Episodic structure lacks overarching mystery

You enjoy character-centric police dramas with emotional depth.

Suitable for mature audiences due to procedural crime content and mild adult themes.

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Season 5 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the show set?

The series takes place in Nouméa, New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific.

What is Clarissa's role in the police force?

She is a police captain and squad commander in a working-class neighborhood.

Is the show based on a book or film?

No, it is an original television series.

Does the show feature ongoing story arcs?

The series primarily follows an episodic format with some character development over time.

Who created the show?

The creators are not specified in available sources.

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