The Trigger
By Ziad Doueiri
2024
Bertrand Bénichou rated ★ 8/10
Synopsis
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.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'The Trigger' a compelling exploration of societal fractures and media manipulation, with a focus on the intense rivalry between two communication experts in the backdrop of a football scandal. The series is praised for its intelligent narrative and strong performances, particularly by Nina Meurisse and Ana Girardot. However, some find the plot occasionally overdone and the themes somewhat heavy, making the series a mix of thrilling and thought-provoking moments with a few pacing issues.
👍 Brilliant performances and a gripping plot.
👎 Some may find the plot overly dramatic.
