Character Relationship Map: Undercover

Characters

• Hubert Antoine (played by Roschdy Zem) — protagonist

  A former mole with a shady past who contacts a journalist to expose a high-level state drug trafficking ring. Serves as the primary catalyst for the investigation.

• Stéphane Vilner (played by Pio Marmaï) — protagonist

  A young journalist at Libération who transitions from skepticism to actively investigating allegations of state-level drug corruption, navigating dangerous political and police circles.

• Jacques Billard (played by Vincent Lindon) — supporting

  A prominent media figure and high-ranking French police officer who is allegedly the central figure behind a clandestine state drug trafficking operation. Acts as the primary antagonist.

• Alexis Novinard (played by Alexis Manenti) — supporting

  A figure connected to the journalistic or investigative circle, likely serving as a source, colleague, or secondary contact in the media setting.

• Antonia Nicoli (played by Antonia Buresi) — supporting

  A minor character within the investigative or media framework, possibly a contact or colleague involved in the background of the story.

• Le directeur de la publication de Libération (played by Pierre-Alain Chapuis) — supporting

  The publishing director at Libération, legally and administratively responsible for the magazine's publications and journalistic output.

• Le directeur de la rédaction de Libération (played by Arnaud Churin) — supporting

  The editorial director at Libération, responsible for overseeing news content and managing journalists' assignments and editorial standards.

• Lucie Grimaldi (played by Lucie Gallo) — supporting

  A peripheral figure in the narrative, likely a colleague, source, or associate within the journalistic or investigative network.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Jacques Billard → Lucie Grimaldi (Power Leader)
• Jacques Billard → Antonia Nicoli (Power Leader)
• Jacques Billard → Alexis Novinard (Power Leader)
• Stéphane Vilner → Le directeur de la publication de Libération (Professional Journalist)
• Stéphane Vilner → Le directeur de la rédaction de Libération (Professional Journalist)

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Hubert Antoine → Jacques Billard (Conflict Former Mole)
• Stéphane Vilner → Jacques Billard (Conflict Investigator)
• Hubert Antoine → Stéphane Vilner (Alliance Informant)

Story Analysis

A journalist and a former mole expose a high-ranking police officer leading a state-backed drug trafficking network in France.

Plot Progression

1. The Seizure & The Contact
2. Diving into the Investigation
3. Uncovering the Network
4. Confronting the State
5. Darkest Corners Revealed