Premiering on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 9:09 p.m. on Canal+, the second season of B.R.I. continues the gritty police drama created by Jérémie Guez and Erwan Augoyard. Led by Sofian Khammes, Ophélie Bau, and Théo Christine, the series stays true to the tradition of realistic crime fiction centered on France’s elite units, focusing on the Versailles-based Brigade of Investigation and Intervention, which specializes in tackling organized crime.
Leading the unit, Saïd, a former special forces operative, must manage a team of young, top-tier police officers—both skilled and daring. His arrival signifies a break from the previous era led by Patrick, a legendary figure whose reputation was built over twenty years of complicated collaboration with Éric, a central figure in Paris's underworld. Saïd endeavors to establish authority without yielding to external pressures, even as tensions escalate between rival factions.
This delicate balance is now at risk of unraveling amid the threat of open conflict between Éric's family and the El Hassani brothers' clan.
The second season kicks off with a shocking and violent event: two narcotics police officers are shot dead during a nighttime stakeout outside a warehouse. This brutal attack prompts Ferracci, the head of the BRI played by Emmanuelle Devos, to deepen her suspicions of Vingre, the drug enforcement chief, whom she believes is involved in dubious practices and corruption. The incident shines a spotlight on the fierce rivalries between agencies and the gray areas in the fight against organized crime.
Saïd and his team are deep into their investigation, now bolstered by the addition of a new recruit played by Léa Catania. The series continues to explore modern police techniques, including undercover operations, infiltrations, and internal tensions. Produced for Canal+, B.R.I. follows a trend among French series striving for greater realism—both in depicting police procedures and in portraying the human relationships within law enforcement agencies.
With its dark tone and tense pacing, the series appeals to fans of gritty urban crime dramas and stories rooted in real-world criminal cases. The direction focuses on delivering a sharp, gripping narrative, similar in style to recent French productions centered on police work and specialized units.
B.R.I.
Series | 2023
Season 2 premieres on Canal+ on January 12, 2026
Crime drama | 8 episodes of 52 minutes
Created by Jérémie Guez and Erwan Augoyard | Starring Sofian Khammes, Ophélie Bau, Théo Christine
Original title: B.R.I.
Country: France
With its second season, B.R.I. delves deeper into themes of power, loyalty, and corruption, while expanding its storyline to encompass broader institutional issues. The series cements its position within the landscape of contemporary French crime dramas, blending storytelling with a documentary-style look at organized crime.
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