Samber

2023, Show

Late 80’s in Northern France, women are being sexually assaulted along the same road by the Samber river – with attacks taking place early mornings and in a similar style. The police fail to get to grips with the extent of these assaults or make a connection between the cases. The justice system is overwhelmed by the accumulating cases. It will take 30 years to catch a man, who never stopped attacking women and is responsible for at least 54 cases of rape or sexual assault.

Country: Belgium,France

Director:

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade

Cast:

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Season 1

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8.0

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10.0

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Critic Season 1 Benji Wilson

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...superb French true-crime drama honours its victims...

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"Samber" is a gripping crime series that delves into the chilling events of the late 1980s in Northern France, where numerous women fall victim to a relentless predator along a secluded road by the Samber river. As dawn breaks, fear grips the community as these assaults take place in strikingly similar circumstances, yet law enforcement struggles to connect the dots. Overwhelmed by an escalating number of cases, the justice system grapples with its inability to protect and serve those it should defend. This powerful narrative explores both the tragic impact on victims and the prolonged fight for justice that spans three decades. "Samber" unfolds as a poignant examination of societal failures and resilience amid darkness.

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You can stream Samber on: BBC iPlayer

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