The Art of Crime (2017)
A charming French crime drama where a rough-edged detective and a visionary art historian untangle mysteries hidden within the world of fine art.
The Art of Crime - Series Information
- Original Title: L'Art du crime
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Angèle Herry-Leclerc, Pierre-Yves Mora
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (70 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- First Air Date: November 17, 2017 (United States - NR), November 17, 2017 (Germany - 16), November 17, 2017 (France - 16), November 17, 2017 (India - U), November 17, 2017 (Brazil - 10), November 17, 2017 (Mexico - B), November 17, 2017 (Spain - 16), November 17, 2017 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: France 2
- Alternative Titles: Изкуството на престъплението (BG), L'art du crime (FR), The art of crime (UK)
- Production Companies: Gaumont Télévision, Gaumont
- Production Countries: France
The Art of Crime - Plot
Fired for insubordination, PJ Antoine Verlay, good cop but a blood strand and having difficulty working as a team, is attached to the OCBC (Central Office for the fight against Traffic in Cultural Goods) thanks to the intervention of the commander Pardo, his friend who becomes, therefore, his new superior. A clever investigator, but a stranger to everything related to culture, Antoine will have to work with Florence Chassagne, renowned art historian, who lives, speaks and breathes culture, to the point that - fruit of her great imagination - it happens to her in the midst of daydreams, to see and talk to the great artists who have disappeared as if they were familiar to her.
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The Art of Crime - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Angèle Herry-Leclerc
- Pierre-Yves Mora
Main Cast
- Nicolas Gob
- Éléonore Bernheim
- Philippe Duclos
- Benjamin Egner
- Salomé Partouche
- Emmanuel Noblet
- Farida Rahouadj
- Ambroise Sabbagh
- Dounia Coesens
- Zuri François
Writers
- Eric Woreth
Executive Producers
- Christophe Riandée
- Sidonie Dumas
The Art of Crime - FAQs
What is The Art of Crime about?
The Art of Crime pairs a street-smart but culturally clueless detective, Antoine Verlay, with Florence Chassagne, a brilliant art historian who literally daydreams conversations with long-dead masters. Together they investigate art-related crimes for the OCBC, France's specialized unit fighting cultural goods trafficking.
Where can you stream The Art of Crime?
The Art of Crime is available to stream on MHz Choice and MZ Choice Amazon Channel. It can also be watched for free on Hoopla, Plex, and Plex Channel. If you prefer to own episodes, Amazon Video offers them for purchase.
Who plays the lead roles in The Art of Crime?
Nicolas Gob stars as detective Antoine Verlay and Éléonore Bernheim plays art historian Florence Chassagne. The supporting cast includes Philippe Duclos, Benjamin Egner as Commandant Alexandre Pardo, Salomé Partouche, Emmanuel Noblet, Farida Rahouadj, Ambroise Sabbagh, Dounia Coesens, and Zuri François.
Does Florence Chassagne really see dead artists in the show?
Yes, and it's one of the series' most charming quirks. Florence's vivid imagination causes her to slip into daydreams mid-investigation, holding full conversations with historical figures like Claude Monet as if they were old friends. It adds a whimsical, almost magical-realist layer to the crime procedural format.
How many seasons does The Art of Crime have?
The Art of Crime has 9 seasons and 26 episodes in total. Seasons 1 and 2 each contain 6 episodes, while Seasons 3 through 9 are structured as two-episode arcs. The series is still ongoing, with Season 9 expected to air through 2026.
Is The Art of Crime still running or cancelled?
The Art of Crime is very much still alive. The series holds a Returning Series status and is currently in production, with its ninth season slated to run through 2026 on France 2. Fans of Antoine and Florence can look forward to more art-world mysteries ahead.
What makes The Art of Crime different from other crime shows?
Rather than chasing conventional criminals, the show dives into the world of stolen masterpieces, forged paintings, and looted antiquities. The art history angle — brought to life through Florence's encyclopedic knowledge and her surreal visions of great artists — gives each case a cultural richness rarely seen in crime procedurals.
What similar series would fans of The Art of Crime enjoy?
Viewers who enjoy The Art of Crime tend to gravitate toward Lupin for its French flair and clever heist plotting, The Gold for its meticulous crime storytelling, and Vigil for tightly wound investigative drama. Ferry: The Series and Bosch: Legacy also scratch that same itch for character-driven crime narratives.
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