At the center of the story is crime novelist Erica Faure (Julie De Bona, Murder In…), a woman whose professional success contrasts sharply with the unresolved shadows of her past. After returning to her coastal hometown, Erica finds herself drawn into a series of crimes that echo long-buried secrets. Her skills as a writer become an unexpected asset as she starts to see patterns others miss, but her personal connection to the town also puts her directly in harm’s way. The show carefully balances her investigative instincts with her emotional vulnerability, making Erica a compelling and relatable lead.
Alongside her is charming police captain Patrick Saab (Grégory Fitoussi, Spiral, Forest of the Missing), a steady and thoughtful investigator whose calm exterior hides his own complicated history. Patrick’s partnership with Erica forms the emotional backbone of the series. Their relationship develops gradually through shared cases, mutual respect and occasional friction as professional boundaries blur.