Research Unit (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2006, Research Unit is a crime series.
What it’s about. The Section de recherches is a special unit of the Gendarmerie nationale, responsible for the most complex cases. In Bordeaux (from 2006 to 2013) and then in Nice (since 2014), child abductions, disappearances, heinous or sexual crimes are the daily lot of the investigators in this research unit. In the search for witnesses, the team is authorised to extend its investigations beyond France's borders.
Who’s in it. Research Unit stars Franck Sémonin as Lucas Auriol, Honorine Magnier as Rose Orsini, Stéphane Soo Mongo as Alexandre Sainte-Rose and Manon Azem as Sara Casanova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Research Unit sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Research Unit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Research Unit tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Research Unit (2006)?
- In US, Research Unit is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Research Unit worth watching?
- Research Unit holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Research Unit?
- Research Unit stars Franck Sémonin, Honorine Magnier, Stéphane Soo Mongo, Manon Azem and Chrystelle Labaude.
- When was Research Unit released?
- Research Unit was released in 2006.