Season 5 of the uber-popular French crime drama Captain Marleau covers episodes 30 through 40 and continues the show’s successful mix of murder mystery, offbeat comedy and prestige guest casting. Created by Elsa Marpeau and directed by Josée Dayan, the series stars Corinne Masiero as the eccentric Captain Marleau, a sharp but unconventional gendarmerie investigator recognized for her chapka-style hat, dry humor and relentless instincts.

These later episodes maintain the show’s anthology structure, with Marleau traveling to different regions of France to solve standalone murder cases involving wealthy families, artists, business owners and isolated rural communities. Highlights include investigations set in icy mountain resorts, decaying seaside towns, emotionally charged family estates and the French Riviera. The episodes balance quirky dialogue with darker themes involving betrayal, revenge and long-buried secrets. Even after 40 episodes, Masiero’s unpredictable performance remains the show’s defining attraction.

Captain Marleau Season 5 streams May 26^th, 2026 on MHz Choice.