The Mother and The Assassin (2026): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2026, The Mother and The Assassin is a drama, mystery and crime series.

What it’s about. Morgane Jourdan, in her forties, leads a well-ordered life with her restaurateur husband, Samuel, and their two teenage daughters, Océane and Alizée. A teacher who has become the principal of a middle school, she juggles her demanding job with her family life. Everything changes when 17-year-old Océane suddenly disappears after a party where she caught her mother in a compromising situation with Hugo Bennec, her physical education teacher. Consumed by anguish and guilt, Morgane throws herself headlong into the search for her daughter.

Who’s in it. The Mother and The Assassin stars Hélène de Fougerolles as Morgane Jourdan, Florent Peyre as Samuel Jourdan, Vittoria Di Savoia as Océane Jourdan and François-David Cardonnel as Hugo Bennec, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Mother and The Assassin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mother and The Assassin page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mother and The Assassin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.