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Germinal

Name: Germinal
Director: David Hourrègue
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-10-27
Rating: 6.1

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2021

1 Season

6 Episodes

Ended

About

Hired in the Montsou mines, Étienne Lantier meets the Maheu family and falls in love with their daughter Catherine.

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes2021

Those who fight are not sure of winning. But those who don't fight have already lost. The story of Etienne Lantier, enlisted in the Montsou mines. He meets the Maheu family and falls in love with their daughter Catherine. She is courted by Chaval, a brutal worker. When the Compagnie des Mines cuts wages, Etienne, already revolted by the misery, takes up the cause. Dreaming of justice, he calls a strike. As the weeks went by, the starving strikers fought back, but, victims of violent repression, resigned themselves to working.

Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

Oct 27, 202150m7.0

In Montsou, the miners work hard and are not spared from accidents that sometimes prove fatal. Etienne Lantier, in his twenties, arrives from Lille to try and make his mark after a series of incidents. He is hired at the mine and discovers harsh working conditions. The newcomer is not insensitive to the charms of Catherine, also coveted by Chaval. La Maheude struggles to feed the ten family members living under her roof. Hennebeau, the mine owner, is accountable to the company for his management.

Episode 2

Oct 27, 202153m

Hennebeau announces to the miners that new work sites will be opened, but there are fewer of them than teams and the price of a skip is set too low. As anger rumbles, Etienne tries to convince the local residents to set up a solidarity fund. The Maheu family's grandfather is no longer fit for work, putting a severe strain on the already strained family budget. The Maheudes suggest that Etienne come and live with them in exchange for rent, a decision that does not sit well with Catherine.

Episode 3

Nov 3, 202148m8.0

The strike breaks out and is particularly well attended at all the pits. It even gained momentum in the face of inflexible management. It was the beginning of another hellish period on the horizon, that of hunger. The meagre savings of the revolting group would not last long. All the more so as the company has sent in its heavyweights, commanded by Bressan, to break up the movement. Faced with these threats, some decided to give up and head for the Jean Bart shaft, where the miners had not stopped work. Chaval, for example, forces Catherine - whom he now has under his thumb - to come with him. Faced with the risk of demobilization, Etienne manages to keep the miners together.

Episode 4

Nov 3, 202149m

The march quickly took on the air of a revolution. At the Jean Bart shaft, strikers destroyed the installations, forcing the miners to the surface. The crowd of miners then headed for the other shafts. Everywhere they went, they engaged in acts of vandalism, despite their fear of the gendarmes. Tempers flared. The antagonism between Etienne and Chaval, who wants to break the strike, reaches a climax. They come to blows with knives. Catherine steps in and defends Chaval. Still in love, Etienne experiences this as a heartbreak.

Episode 5

Nov 10, 202152m

Despite all this suffering, the workers still refuse to give up the strike. Perceived as the strike leader by the authorities, Etienne had to go into hiding to escape the gendarmes. He only goes out at night to join his comrades. The situation takes a dramatic turn for the worse when Belgian workers arrive from overseas to restart production at Le Voreux.

Episode 6

Nov 10, 202156m

Etienne realized his failure and fell into despair. Some, like Maheude, don't want to give up, but they're in the minority. Most agreed to go back to work. But they don't know that Souvarine, true to his principles, has sabotaged the Voreux shaft. As the miners descend in the morning, an accident occurs.

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About Germinal

Hired in the Montsou mines, Étienne Lantier meets the Maheu family and falls in love with their daughter Catherine. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on France 2.

Germinal Cast and Characters

The cast features Louis Peres (as Étienne Lantier), Thierry Godard (as Maheu), Alix Poisson (as La Maheude), Rose-Marie Perreault (as Catherine Maheu), and Guillaume de Tonquédec (as Philippe Hennebeau). Their performances are a major reason Germinal has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Germinal

Germinal flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Francés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Germinal has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Germinal good? What's the rating?

Germinal holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Germinal?

The main cast includes Louis Peres, Thierry Godard, Alix Poisson, and Rose-Marie Perreault, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Germinal available in Francés?

Yes — Germinal was originally produced in Francés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Germinal released?

Germinal first aired in 2021.

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How many seasons and episodes does Germinal have?

Germinal currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Germinal about?

Hired in the Montsou mines, Étienne Lantier meets the Maheu family and falls in love with their daughter Catherine. It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is Germinal originally available?

Germinal was originally produced in FR. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Germinal first released?

Germinal first premiered on October 27, 2021 (2021). The series has since concluded its run.