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The Art of Crime: Season 4

2 episodes Premiered May 7, 2021 Updated Sep 17, 2026

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

Previously on The Art of Crime

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ 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.
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Season overview

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.

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Van Gogh's Will

May 7, 2021 · 88 min

A historian is found dead on the set of a TV show about Van Gogh. Florence uncovers a lead that may shed light on Van Gogh's last days.

S4·E2 Mytharc

Blood Dance

May 14, 2021 · 94 min

A Moulin Rouge dancer comes under suspicion for a murder. The investigation takes a turn when Florence and Verlay discover a new clue.

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