Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur — Season 1, Episode 4: Episode 4
Action & Adventure, Family • 55 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 8.5/10
Episode synopsis
Schulmeister and his friend Hammel travel to Holland to rebuild the support network for King Louis, Napoleon’s brother, who is threatened by the English counter‑espionage services. He meets General Monnet and King Louis himself, but the latter refuses to commit the Dutch army to bloody battles. Using the king’s signature, he drafts a forged message ordering the troops to repel the English landing. After the victory, he receives King Louis’s pardon.
About Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur
Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur (Schulmeister, the Emperor's Spy) is a French historical adventure television series consisting of 13 episodes (1971–1974), inspired by the real life of Charles Louis Schulmeister, a famous spy in the service of Napoleon I. It alternates between historical facts and fiction, offering a fictionalized portrait of a cunning spy, loyal to Napoleon, and always ready to turn a situation to his advantage.