Balthazar (2018)

Kernel Score: 86% · 122 ratings

Genres: Crime

First aired: 2018-12-06

Seasons: 5 · 38 episodes

Where to watch Balthazar

  • Stream: Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
  • Free with ads: Hoopla
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Facing a series of complex murder cases, new police commander Hélène Bach must learn to work with the brilliant yet exasperating Raphaël, who can make the dead speak like no-one else.

Balthazar parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Balthazar is a TV-MA French crime drama centered on complex murder investigations.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Rated TV-MA and built around graphic murder cases investigated by police.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Tomer Sisley as Raphaël Balthazar
  • Philypa Phoenix as Fatim
  • Yannig Samot as Jérôme Delgado
  • Côme Levin as Eddy
  • Pauline Cheviller as Lise Castel
  • Constance Labbé as Camille Costes
  • Caterina Murino as Olivia Vésinet

Balthazar FAQ

Is Balthazar good?

Balthazar has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 122 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Balthazar?

In the US you can stream Balthazar on Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Balthazar OK for kids?

Balthazar is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Balthazar is a TV-MA French crime drama centered on complex murder investigations.

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