Research Unit 2006

Overview

Research Unit is a French television series that premiered in 2006. The program centers on the Section de recherches, which is a specialized unit operating under the Gendarmerie nationale. This group is tasked with managing the most complex criminal cases. The investigators handle a variety of serious matters, including child abductions, disappearances, sexual crimes, and other heinous offenses. The setting of the series shifted over time, with the unit based in Bordeaux from 2006 until 2013, before relocating to Nice in 2014. As part of their investigative process, the team is authorized to pursue leads and search for witnesses beyond the borders of France. The show documents the daily professional lives of these investigators as they address these high-stakes situations. By focusing on the operations of the Gendarmerie nationale, the series provides a look at the procedural challenges faced by this specialized division as they work to resolve difficult cases throughout their jurisdiction and internationally.