Research Unit

Overview

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.

Seasons

Season 1

4 Episodes•2006•

7.5

Season 2

8 Episodes•2007•

8.1

Season 3

10 Episodes•2008•

7.9

Season 4

14 Episodes•2009•

8.0

Season 5

14 Episodes•2011•

7.8

Season 6

10 Episodes•2012•

7.6

Season 7

16 Episodes•2013•

8.2

Season 8

12 Episodes•2014•

8.0

Season 9

12 Episodes•2015•

7.8

Season 10

13 Episodes•2016•

7.7

Season 11

14 Episodes•2017•

7.9

Season 12

14 Episodes•2018•

8.1

Season 13

14 Episodes•2019•

8.0

Season 14

8 Episodes•2021•

8.3

Season 15

2 Episodes•2022•

8.5

Season 16

6 Episodes•2024•

8.2