Chives of tabarnouche of crime bine of the calique that it is difficult to watch the second season of The emperor on Noovo without saying anything, damn it, sorry, it had to come out.
Despite its heavy and serious subject, sexual assault, The emperor is positioned as one of the best TV series of the winter television season. The first four episodes, offered on the Crave platform, can be devoured without blinking an eye. That’s all ? Where are the last four hiding? Unfortunately, it will be necessary! consume them little by little, from January 24, release date of the fifth episode.
On traditional television, The emperor plays Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Noovo. Only one episode has been relayed so far (it’s catching up online) and it’s quite easy to jump on the train that’s already moving, even if you haven’t seen the first chapter.
What there is to know ? That the main character, the advertising man Christian Savard (Jean-Philippe Perras, at the top of his form), is a complete narcissistic pervert, who has multiplied the female victims around him without suffering any consequences.
He is the emperor of the title. A magnetic, but toxic man. A flirtatious but manipulative boss. An invested but rotten husband. A generous, but dangerous uncle.
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The second season of The emperor opens with the trial of Christian Savard (Jean-Philippe Perras).
In short, he’s the worst asshole on Earth, always chic, smiling, charming and outgoing. The second season of The emperor opens with the trial of Christian Savard, accused of sexual assault by his former secretary, now partner in the Primal.e advertising agency, Manuela Suarez (Noé Lira).
Finally, we say, this sex maniac will pay for his crimes. Not so fast. The judicial system has some surprises in store for the victims, who are once again caught in the trap. First coronation of a long rosary.
The second episode details the rise to power of King Christian, undethroned, powerful and ruthless. The suave way he flirts with his partner Allison (Shoshana Wilder), his employees and his mistress is a masterclass in psychopath 101.
Speaking of Allison, blonde and right-hand man of the handsome Christian at work, I found her a nanny, at first, to turn a blind eye to the inappropriate behavior of her rich friend. But wait before you judge her. Allison has some very useful – and devastating – tricks up her sleeve.
If the first season of The emperor showed how an attacker weaves his web with impunity, the second jumps straight into the action. And it’s much better.
Last year, the numerous back and forths between 2005 and 2015 mixed up a good number of viewers, who had difficulty distinguishing between these two rather close eras. This problem was corrected in The Emperor 2. The majority of the storyline takes place in 2016. Excellent decision.
At the Primal.e agency, Christian’s sister, Audrey (very aptly Madeleine Péloquin), is heading towards a wall, she who has always believed in the innocence of her (saint) brother. The Kool-Aid doesn’t taste as good anymore, let’s say. There are also heartbreaking scenes between Audrey and her partner Steve (Jean-François Nadeau) when they learn the scabrous details of the party birthday of their 18-year-old daughter, Rosie (Léa Roy). It really breaks the heart.
In the first season, we saw Christian, the “cool uncle” who organized Rosie’s party in Magog, knead one of his own niece’s breasts, which rightly shocked many people. This “incident” at the chalet occupies a central place in The Emperor 2 and unpins several grenades with devastating effects.
So bubbly, college student Rosie has changed drastically since she turned 18. His descent into hell is painful to watch. The helplessness of his parents, who know nothing of his attack, is just as upsetting.
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The majority of the second season’s storylines take place in 2016.
And finally, Christian’s facade of being a good father crumbles. His professional world is also cracking, while the main shareholders are campaigning for a takeover of Primal.e by a global advertising group. Things are going on behind the scenes. Yes, Christian takes some slaps, but he knows how to defend himself effectively. He has been dodging attacks for so many years by twisting the truth and playing with the feelings of the people around him. What a skilled crosser, sorry for the crude term.
And what sadistic joy it was to witness the fall of Christian Savard, this expert in cognitive hijacking. It’s rare that Quebec television offers us such pleasant villains to hate and on whom we wish the worst suffering.
We must give it credit to screenwriter Michelle Allen (Runaway, For Sarah): she came up with a super catchy sequel to her Emperor. It’s very good.
The author also shows how the authorities welcome and treat young women who file a complaint against their rapist. Some police officers, like Detective Sergeant Bisson (Sharon Ibgui), receive them with delicacy and professionalism. Others, like this nonchalant young cop, deserve an ethics reprimand. When a victim tells him his horror story, the agent asks him, in all seriousness: “Did you cum?” »
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