The Trigger
“Every fire needs a spark”
Series Overview
The stars of French football are celebrating the end of the season with a high-profile party full of glitz and glamour. But a scandal erupts when star player Fodé Thiam violently headbutts his coach and uses a racist slur against him, inciting angry demands to exclude Fodé from the team. The club hires Sam, a brilliant but emotionally unstable PR fixer, to diffuse the crisis and save the team's future.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Mon, Mar 18, 2024
Éric BenzekriLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Other Assembly”
As the controversy over gun ownership intensifies, Sam continues to champion unity and solidarity through Racing, which has taken a stand against it. But democratic institutions are being overwhelmed by political spectacle: Kinsky proposes a live special featuring a panel of French citizens who will vote for or against civilian gun ownership. Sam and Marie, each coaching their own candidate, then face off in this final televised showdown.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ziad Doueiri
Éric Benzekri, Laure Chichmanov, Anthony Gizel
Éric Benzekri, Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Benzekri
Writer
Laure Chichmanov
Writer
Anthony Gizel
Writer
Ziad Doueiri
Director
Éric Benzekri
Producer
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Producer
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12: Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is The Trigger about?
The stars of French football are celebrating the end of the season with a high-profile party full of glitz and glamour. But a scandal erupts when star player Fodé Thiam violently headbutts his coach and uses a racist slur against him, inciting angry demands to exclude Fodé from the team. The club hires Sam, a brilliant but emotionally unstable PR fixer, to diffuse the crisis and save the team's future.
How many seasons does The Trigger have?
The Trigger comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Trigger?
Key cast members in The Trigger include Nina Meurisse, Ana Girardot, Benjamin Biolay, Alassane Diong, Xavier Robic.
Who created or directed The Trigger?
The Trigger was developed and directed by Ziad Doueiri.