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The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin

1988·Show
4Episodes in1Season
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The Dossiers of Inspector Lavardin is a French television series in four 90-minute episodes, created by Dominique Roulet and Claude Chabrol and broadcast between September 15, 1988 and February 1, 1990 on TF1. It follows the two films Chicken in Vinegar and Inspector Lavardin directed by Claude Chabrol and already featuring Jean Poiret in the role of Lavardin. This short series depicts the investigations of Inspector Lavardin, a tongue-in-cheek policeman known for his bad manners.
French DetectiveQuirky Police ProceduralCharacter-Driven MysteryWitty DialogueClassic European CinemaInvestigations & IntrigueCult FollowingBad-Mannered ProtagonistHumorous Crime

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Is The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 90 minutes each.

When did The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin air?

It ran from 1988 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is The Secret Files of Inspector Lavardin in?

French

It was made in French.