R 91

(Le Charles)

North American Premiere | Series | France | 2026 | Thriller | 6 x 52 min | Episodes 1 & 2 | In French with English subtitles

Directed by: Julien Despaux
Created by: Henri Debeurme, Mathilde Arnaud
Written by: Henri Debeurme, Mathilde Arnaud, Yoann Legave
Produced by: Henri Debeurme (Next Episode), Amazon Prime video, M6
Cinematography: Nicolas Petris
Original Score: Thomas Couzinier
Film Editing: Vincent Delorme, Raphaël Péaud
Cast: Élodie Yung, Alban Lenoir, Patrick Mille, Jacques Gamblin, Constance Labbe, Antoine Goui, Bruno Sanchez, Paul Fischer
International Sales: SND Groupe M6
Original Broadcasting: M6, Amazon Prime

Synopsis

Nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (a.k.a. R91) sets off on a highly volatile strategic mission in the Mediterranean, as Captain Hélène Duval is ceremoniously named the first woman second-in-command of an aircraft carrier in France. Hours later, a crew member is found dead, an investigator called in, and a manhunt for the killer is launched. The French Navy’s prize 1,800-person floating fortress quickly becomes a deadly trap, in which mounting tensions spiral into a global security crisis. The fictional mini-series was produced in collaboration with the French Navy and showcases the unique expertise of their air and maritime operations.

Creators’ & Director’s bio

Series co-creator Mathilde Arnaud has written episodes of the series In Tandem (2020-2023), Furies (2024), Master Crimes (2024), Rivages (2025), and Log-Out (TAFFF 2025).
Co-creator Henri Debeurme has written episodes for the series Ben se fait des films (2008-2009), Trauma (2019), Moah (2020), Christmas Flow (2021), Missions (2017-2021), and I Killed My Husband (2021-2022).
Julien Despaux has directed episodes of numerous TV series, including R.I.S. Police scientifique (2011); No Limit (2012); Falco (2015); Defendant (2012-2016); The Paris Murders (2012-2017); Guyane (2018); Black Spot (2017-2019), which earned him the Best Director award at the Luchon Film Festival; Paris Police 1900 (COLCOA 2021); The 7 Lives of Lea (2022); Paris Police 1905 (2022); Ourika (2024); and Paris Police 1910 (2026); as well as the TV movies Meurtres à Carcassonne (2015) and Duplicity (2017).