--- title: "The Art of Crime" year: 2017 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-art-of-crime-2017" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 75132 imdb_id: "tt6190050" status: "Returning Series" seasons_count: 9 episodes_count: 26 runtime_minutes: 50 community_rating: 6.6 vote_count: 41 content_rating: "NR" --- # The Art of Crime (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-art-of-crime-2017 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning The television series "The Art of Crime" is a crime and drama show that premiered in 2017. The show follows PJ Antoine Verlay, a good cop who has difficulty working as a team, after being fired for insubordination. He is assigned to the OCBC, where he will work with Florence Chassagne, a renowned art historian. As a clever investigator, Antoine will have to navigate a field outside of his expertise, relying on Florence's knowledge of culture to solve cases. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "A rebellious cop teams up with an art historian to chase cultural crime." ### Why Watch - fresh clash of police work and art expertise - strong lead chemistry between Antoine and Florence ### Caveats & Content Note - team dynamics can feel uneven early on - Tone & Suitability: The series features crime investigations and occasional intense moments, making it best suited for adult viewers. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, partnered ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video | | **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, Mhz Choice | Hoopla | None | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1 (6 Episodes) The Art of Crime is a crime and drama television series that premiered in 2017. The show follows Captain Antoine Verlay, who was fired for insubordination and is described as a good cop with difficulty working as a team. He is clueless about art, while Florence is phobic without him. Together, Captain Verlay and Florence manage to solve high-profile art crimes in the heart of Paris. The series combines elements of crime and drama as the central characters navigate their contrasting personalities and work together to investigate crimes tied to the art world. ### Season 2 (6 Episodes) The Art of Crime is a French crime and drama television series featuring detective Antoine Verlay and renowned art historian Florence Chassagne. Antoine Verlay is an intuitive and tenacious police officer who was fired for insubordination and has difficulty working as a team. Florence Chassagne is a renowned art historian. Together, the duo teams up to solve crimes within the French art world. The popular French series and emerging United States cult favorite combines sleuthing, romance, art, and scenery from Paris to create an enchanting production with echoes of Moonlighting. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**: - Detective Antoine Verlay, an intuitive and tenacious police officer, and renowned art historian Florence Chassagne, team up to solve crimes in the French art world. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 3 (2 Episodes) The Art of Crime is a French crime and drama television series that first premiered in 2017. The show follows a detective, Antoine Verlay, who was fired for insubordination and is described as a good cop with a blood strand who has difficulty working as a team. In the third season of the series, the detective and an art historian once again team up to investigate crimes linked to the world of art. The format of the show is comparable to a two-part series, reminiscent of the Da Vinci Code. This witty French crime show offers a fresh take on the genre, which is coupled with great shots of Paris. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**: - A detective and an art historian once again team up to investigate crimes linked to the world of art, think the Da Vinci Code as a two-part series. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 4 (2 Episodes) The Art of Crime is a crime and drama television series. The series follows Captain Antoine Verlay, a hot-headed, uncultured, and good cop who has difficulty working as a team and gets assigned against his will to the Central Office for the Fight against Trafficking in Cultural Goods. He teams up with wildly imaginative art historian Florence Chaddagne to solve art-related murder cases. The investigative duo also has the assistance of Florence's art historian father, who is available in the wings for consultation. Through their intriguing investigations, Verlay and Chaddagne delve into the history of great artists, follow in the footsteps of renowned masters, and traverse the spectacular cultural landscape of Paris. The unlikely duo learns that the key to understanding the crimes lies in the works of art themselves, and they also learn they can no longer do without each other to solve their investigations. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S4)**: - Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Art of Crime Season 3. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 5 (2 Episodes) The Art of Crime is a crime and drama television series featuring art historian Florence Chassagne, played by Eléonore Bernheim, who assists Captain Antoine Verlay, played by Nicolas Gob. Set in the city of love, the series follows the pair as they solve murders and thefts involving the art of some of France's greatest artists. Captain Antoine Verlay is described as a good cop who has difficulty working as a team and was previously fired for insubordination. The series combines cast chemistry, breathtaking art, and crime-solving in its premise. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S5)**: - Cast chemistry, breathtaking art and the city of love make The Art of Crime one of the most addictive series going. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 18 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (50%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (50%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Creative Credits - **Created by**: Angèle Herry-Leclerc, Pierre-Yves Mora - **Networks / Studios**: France 2 ## Key Cast Continuity - **Nicolas Gob** as *Antoine Verlay* - **Éléonore Bernheim** as *Florence Chassagne* - **Philippe Duclos** as *Pierre Chassagne* - **Benjamin Egner** as *Commandant Alexandre Pardo* - **Salomé Partouche** as *Adèle Attias* - **Emmanuel Noblet** as *Hugo Prieur* - **Farida Rahouadj** as *La psy* - **Ambroise Sabbagh** as *Greg* - **Dounia Coesens** as *Juliette Mariton* - **Zuri François** as *Thomas Verlay* ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: What is the basic premise of The Art of Crime? The series follows PJ Antoine Verlay, a cop reassigned to the cultural goods unit, as he partners with art historian Florence Chassagne to investigate art‑related crimes. ### Q: Who are the main characters? The main characters are PJ Antoine Verlay, a good‑cop detective, and Florence Chassagne, a renowned art historian, with commander Pardo appearing as Antoine’s superior. ### Q: What genre does the show belong to? It is classified as a crime and drama series. ### Q: When was The Art of Crime released? The series premiered in 2017. ### Q: Is the show focused on teamwork? Yes, the plot centers on Antoine learning to work with Florence despite his initial difficulty collaborating. ## Grounded Source Citations - [The Art of Crime — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/75132) --- *Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*