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The complete first two seasons of Olivier Marchal's French police thriller. The series follows a group of police led by Eddy Caplan (Jean-Hugues Anglade) who use violent and unorthodox methods in their criminal investigations. When this is brought to the attention of Internal Affairs, the department is faced with the difficult and dangerous task of exposing the group's methods and putting a stop to them. The episodes are: 'Max', 'La Ligne Jaune', 'La Tête Dans le Sac', 'L'Autre Rive', 'Loin Derrière la Nuit', 'Tarif de Groupe', 'Tangente', 'Eddy', 'Les Damnés', 'Seuls Contre Tous', 'Tous Pour Un', 'Chèvres et Chacals', 'Infiltré', 'Mère et Patrie', 'Au Non du Pire' and '4 Moins 1'.
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Braquo: Season 1: A dark realistic cop series from world-famous filmmaker and former police office Olivier Marchal. Braquo (slang for Heist) follows a squad of Paris cops who exist in the blurred boundaries at the very edge of the law, often using violence and intimidation to get the job done. The lives of these officers change radically when their squad leader, falsely accused of corruption, commits suicide. Determined to clear his name they start an investigation of their own, only to find that the police department itself stands in their way. Driven by adrenaline and a thirst for justice, they must turn their backs on the laws they're sworn to enforce if they are to uncover the truth. Facing constant danger from all sides - and with the two most likely outcomes being imprisonment or death - the stakes couldn't be higher, but that merely serves to crank up the tension in this acclaimed series. Braquo: Season 2: The incendiary series 2 of Braquo. Rejected by their peers and superiors alike, Eddy and his renegade team suffer the shame and disgrace of going from hunters to the hunted. Caught in the crossfire of a gang war, the road to redemption will be long and difficult, and they can no longer rely on themselves alone to avoid a total fall from grace. ...Braquo - Complete Seasons 1 & 2 - 4-Disc Box Set ( Braquo - Complete Seasons One and Two ) (Blu-Ray)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By trottman
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The five stars are for entertainment value for this is an amazingly crafted and fast moving cop show with excellent production values. If you find the Shield riveting then the two seasons of Braquo will definitely appeal to you. That said The Shield always retains some semblance of reality even when the lives of Vic and his strike team start to unravel. Season one of Braquo does just about keep within the reality guideline but such is not the case with season two which, despite being edge of the seat stuff, has a complex multitude of plot lines, a massive body count and such a large cast of characters that it is at times difficult to keep track. Suspend reality and enjoy the two seasons as well made thrillers. Morse is dull when compared to Braquo but his stately promenades are certainly nearer the truth.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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If you, like me are fed up with the dross that is served up as entertainment on TV these day - Give this a try. Read the blurb if you want to know what its about but if you've been a fan of The Wire, The Shield etc but with that Gallic Film Noir twist and you like your thrillers fast paced and exciting just buy it and you won't be disappointed. But be warned if you idea of a good police drama is 'Heartbeat' then this isn't the series for you. In this the good guys are bad and the bad guys are really really bad and as for the body count? it's enormous But at the end of every episode we're saying shall we watch just one or maybe two more before we go to bed.
Really hoping that Series 3 is in the pipeline
Really hoping that Series 3 is in the pipeline
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By L'Oreille
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Braquo Season 1 & 2 [DVD]wow! this series is perhaps the best cop show to ever come out of France and that's saying something. I thought that 'Spiral' was pretty hardcore - especially series 3 - but this beats that hands down. Makes 'Wallander' look like a cosy 'Inspector Morse' type cops show and even gives "The Killing' (original Nordic version, forget the cheap US cashin) a run for its money.
"Braquo" is not for the faint-hearted,: police brutalty and corruption is highly visceral and no-holds barred. And even though you hate these cops at first, you do eventually realise why they work the way they do. Answer: Noone else will or would do their job...
So this is a highly recommended show. Buying series 1 and series 2 in this box set works out cheaper. Trust me, book a week in and watch both series back-to-back. You won't regret it but your high blood-pressure and stress levels might :-)
Roll on series 3....!
"Braquo" is not for the faint-hearted,: police brutalty and corruption is highly visceral and no-holds barred. And even though you hate these cops at first, you do eventually realise why they work the way they do. Answer: Noone else will or would do their job...
So this is a highly recommended show. Buying series 1 and series 2 in this box set works out cheaper. Trust me, book a week in and watch both series back-to-back. You won't regret it but your high blood-pressure and stress levels might :-)
Roll on series 3....!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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We really enjoy French movies and bought BRAQUO on spec that it would be good entertainment. We were not disappointed sitting riveted for many nights enjoying what must be more real deal policing than we as a public are exposed to. Violent - yes, brutal - yes, get rich quick plans, murder, mayhem, scheming and dirty tricks - why not ? These elements are as much a part of the "good guys" arsenal as the bad guys. Winning wars is a dirty business as we read in the papers every day. Eddy Caplan; leader of these loyal to each other detectives with the police force coming second are great. The scams going on around them are evocative of real life with bribery and corruption going on at all levels. If you feel some of it is farfetched remember it is fiction - live with it. Interesting to note all the cell phones in BRAQUO may have belonged to Noah and computers just didn't seem to come into it. All good ! Wrapt. Can't wait for more ...... five stars to the writer,director and cast.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Tom Owen
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Plays like a darker version of the French Police series 'Spiral' - if you took to that series, you cannot fail to enjoy this.
Excellent series which leaves current British drama well and truly trailing in its wake. Sub-titles can put some people off but I find that once you get used to it, it draws you even closer into the series development. The added mental concentration simply means you are less distracted and more centred on what is going on.
Cannot recommend highly enough. Superb - I hope series 3 comes along sooner rather than later.
Excellent series which leaves current British drama well and truly trailing in its wake. Sub-titles can put some people off but I find that once you get used to it, it draws you even closer into the series development. The added mental concentration simply means you are less distracted and more centred on what is going on.
Cannot recommend highly enough. Superb - I hope series 3 comes along sooner rather than later.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Braquo definitely takes the Euro-noir to a new level. Complex plots, universally flawed characters, tragic inevitability - it's all there but be prepared for a level of brutality that goes beyond Spiral. People brought in for questioning are routinely knocked around the room. People die in their dozens at chain gun massacres. This is NOT Sweden! It is pure French. Everyone eats all the time. Cars are glorified (in an understated French sort of way. The French education system has even left its mark on the society's outsiders - two policemen have an argument about the meaning of life which is trumped by quoting Pirandello. Thinking (wo)man's Reservoir Dogs or post-apocalyptic Wild Bunch? I just loved it and can't wait for the next one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By DL Productions UK
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Braquo is a very gritty, violent and disturbing look at the police in a precinct near Nantere in the North West of Paris. The leader is Eddy Caplan (Jean-Hugues Anglade - Subway, Betty Blue), who's less than clean. His idea of dealing with problems usually involves unorthodox activities. The rest of his team are no better, except for Roxanne (Karole Rocher) who tries to keep the team on focus. There's also John McClaine look-alike Walter Morlighem who's awful with money, and psychotic Théo Vachewski.
If you thought this was bad, most of their heads of chief are just as bad, especially the deranged Vogel who's meant to be policing the police. Expect a lot of action, some of it quite strong, in this excellently directed series from Canal+ and Olivier Marchal.
I managed to get the steelbook edition of this, which had the two box sets in one box. Each box has 3 DVD disks which have 3 episodes. Series one had some webisodes on there, but sadly season 2 is extra-less. The quality is the usual from Canal+, high quality and not overly compressed. The image is usually quite sombre anyway, but the colours are quite good and moody.
Altogether I'd recommend this to fans of The Wire, Spiral, The Killing and Swedish Wallander.
If you thought this was bad, most of their heads of chief are just as bad, especially the deranged Vogel who's meant to be policing the police. Expect a lot of action, some of it quite strong, in this excellently directed series from Canal+ and Olivier Marchal.
I managed to get the steelbook edition of this, which had the two box sets in one box. Each box has 3 DVD disks which have 3 episodes. Series one had some webisodes on there, but sadly season 2 is extra-less. The quality is the usual from Canal+, high quality and not overly compressed. The image is usually quite sombre anyway, but the colours are quite good and moody.
Altogether I'd recommend this to fans of The Wire, Spiral, The Killing and Swedish Wallander.
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braquo
amazon recommended this to me after I bought Spiral -- so glad it did, it's really good. dark and gritty but with engaging characters you care about. can't wait for series 3...
Published 7 days ago by sarah123
5.0 out of 5 stars
French must see
Loved Braquo - fans of Spiral will love it. Great characters, great acting - not for the squeamish - I've recommended it to friends.
Published 8 days ago by Grisbi Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific series
Would thoroughly recommend this (to any who isn't averse to subtitles!). Great cast of "ant-heroes" who really push the boundaries to the edge...and beyond!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Haggarty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!!!
Fantastic gritty cop drama with gripping plots. But not for the faint hearted! Very graphic brutal scenes right from the start. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Barbour
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Bought as a gift and the recipient loved it. Very soon I will have the pleasure of watching it. Excellent.
Published 1 month ago by annirooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best cop shows ever.
Brilliant layering of the characters and their acting is first class. You forget it's in French after a couple of minutes. I Can't wait for Season 3 to hit the screen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Starr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great entertainment
For whatever reason I missed seeing Braquo on television, I hadn't even heard of it.
I have however seen all the other foreign crime and political dramas such as 'The... Read more
I have however seen all the other foreign crime and political dramas such as 'The... Read more
Published 2 months ago by 3cultures
5.0 out of 5 stars
The French do it better
Simply an outstanding series with all the gritty realism you'd expect from the French who've been steeped in film noir crime since the 50s. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark Biver
3.0 out of 5 stars
Braquo
I found this a little slow moving and rather too contemplative, in between the odd burst of violence, It was disappointing, considering some of the very good reviews I had read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Isabel Barradell
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
Graphic, violent, but characters that draw you in. Compelling viewing, leaves you wanting more but there doesn't seem to be any!
Published 3 months ago by Mme Lesley Foster
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