While “Plus belle la vie” bowed out on November 18 after more than 18 years on the air, a look back at the intrigues and moments that marked the past year, from Jacob’s arrest to the death of Roland.
On November 18, Plus belle la vie bowed out on France 3 on the occasion of an exceptional bonus which allowed early fans to say goodbye to the inhabitants of the Mistral, whose stories have punctuated their lives. for over 18 years.
But before closing this historic chapter, the screenwriters of Plus belle la vie have many surprises in store for viewers during this year 2022. Between the returns of emblematic characters, the death of Roland Marci or the revelations on the origins of the death of Samia, a brief overview of the highlights of this final burst of episodes.
Serial returns
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As soon as the end of Plus belle la vie was announced, the writers of the series reviewed their plans to complete all their plots in time. A reversal of the situation which also made it possible to organize the returns of former emblematic characters of fiction to the Mistral. Thus, fans of the cult soap opera from France 3 saw Johanna, Rudy, Ninon, Samia, Jérôme, Guillaume and many others parade on the occasion of this final lap… A nice farewell gift to those who, during all these years, have remained faithful to PBLV.
The Rochat Pact
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If the fans were hoping that Claude Rochat (Charles Schneider) would finally find love this year, they were very disappointed… The year had however started well for him since he had settled down with the one who thought he was the ideal woman. Romain Vidal and the other members of the roommate, however, quickly discovered that Malika (Leslie Bevillard) was actually a black widow who was only after the principal’s money. Luckily, they intervened in time to save his life.
Romain Vidal and the arsonist
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After having experienced many romantic setbacks during the year, Roman Vidal (Simon Ehrlacher) was finally ready to move on with Vanessa, a mysterious young woman who was hiding a dark secret. She suffered from psychological disorders that made her dangerous. In addition to being the cause of the forest fires that raged in the region during the summer, the young woman had also held the young doctor hostage for several days. Fortunately, Emma and Baptiste had managed to save him and stop Vanessa in her murderous madness.
The Nebout Baby Swap Resolution
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The plot of baby swapping is a classic in the history of soap operas and soap operas. And bringing it to Nebout, one of the families most appreciated by fans of Plus belle la vie, was definitely a rich idea! Between drama, suspense, comic moments and revelations, this ark will have kept viewers spellbound for months… until its moving resolution. A great way to celebrate this clan, while leaving Patrick, Babeth, Léa and the others behind.
Barbara’s pregnancy denial
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A few weeks before the clap of the end of Plus belle la vie, Barbara (Léa François) discovered with amazement that she had made a denial of pregnancy and that she was 6 months pregnant. It then remained to be seen who, Tim or Abdel, was the father of the baby… And it was in the final prime that the identity of the parent was revealed, thus offering a happy ending to the characters of Abdel and Barbara.
Jacob’s Arrest
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This is the mystery that has kept fans of More beautiful life in suspense all year. In October 2021, César was buried alive by Jacob, the serial killer who sowed terror on the Mistral for several months, and his accomplice Camille, Emma’s sister. And if over the months viewers began to lose hope that the criminal would find himself behind bars before the end of the series, it was finally during the summer that Ariane managed to solve this investigation rich in twists and turns.
The comeback of the big bad guys
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This end of 2022 has seen the return of iconic villains who have marked Plus belle la vie over the years. During a spectacular escape, Doctor Livia (Philippe Granarolo), Stan Mercier (Cyril Durel) and Pavel (Laurent Hennequin) as well as Agathe Robin (Valérie Baurens) and Djawad (David Baiot) have returned to take revenge on the inhabitants of the Mistral. Fortunately, everything ended well since they all returned behind bars with the exception of Agathe and Djawad who managed to win their freedom.
The origins of Samia’s death
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The departure of Plus belle la vie by Fabienne Carat inevitably led to the death of Samia, her character, a true pillar of the Mistral for 15 years. Died in very vague conditions, the conclusion for the ex of Boher was far from satisfactory in the eyes of the faithful of the soap opera and a development to clarify things was essential before leaving our heroes forever.
Thanks to the end of the series which was pointing the tip of her nose, the actress agreed to return for the public and in order to close the loop for the young woman. A maneuver necessary and appreciated by all, to let the protagonist leave in peace.
The death of Roland Marci
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The last months of Plus belle la vie were marked by the death of Roland Marci (Michel Cordes), one of the pillars of the France 3 soap opera who had been present since the first episode. A drama which of course upset the fans of the first hour, and which began the last hours of the series. And against all odds, it was not to Thomas (Laurent Kerusore) that the patriarch decided to bequeath the Mistral bar, but to Kilian (Tim Rousseau), who had discovered a real passion for the establishment.
The final premium
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Highly anticipated, the final bonus of Plus belle la vie, broadcast on November 18, certainly did not disappoint the most assiduous viewers. With this funny and bright romantic comedy, the writers managed to offer a satisfying end to the emblematic characters of the series, in particular Barbara (Léa François) and Abdel (Marwan Berreni), one of the leading couples of the daily soap opera.