Anthracite is a French Netflix series following the suspicious disappearance of a news reporter, which leads his web sleuth daughter Ida to a small mountain town to try and bring him home.
But despite the idyllic backdrop, the town harbors deadly secrets. While this is going on, a perfect scapegoat, Jaro Gatsi, a young offender who has arrived in the mountains to get his life back on track, soon finds himself accused of murder.
Across the episodes, Ida and Jaro's lives are interwoven, and the answers to their questions are rooted in their own pasts. Sounds like there's plenty of twists and turns ahead!
Here's everything you need to know about Anthracite...
Anthracite release date
Anthracite started streaming exclusively on Netflix on Wednesday, April 10. All six episodes are now available.
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Anthracite plot
After a reporter unexpectedly disappears, his daughter, Ida sets out to locate him. In her quest, he comes across a small town amidst the mountains that harbours lethal secrets of cults and murders.
But when a young man, Jaro Gatsi is accused of a woman’s murder 30 years after it occurred, both he and Ida embark on a mission to delve into the truth which bears unexpected, shocking results.
The full synopsis from Netflix reads: "In 1994, the mass suicide of a cult based in a small village in the Alps hits the headlines... Thirty years later, the murder of a woman who was killed following the rituals of this strange community wreaks havoc on the delicate balance restored by the residents.
"The perfect scapegoat, Jaro Gatsi, a young offender who has arrived in the mountains to get his life back on track, soon finds himself accused of the murder. Determined to prove his innocence, he receives some unexpected help from Ida, an eccentric and hyperconnected geek who is looking for her missing father... They will soon realize that their involvement in this case owes nothing to chance, and that the answers they are looking for are rooted in the secrets of their own past..."
Anthracite episode guide
Below you can find Netflix's short episode synopses, along with links out to What To Watch's in-depth Anthracite recaps, where available:
- Anthracite episode 1, "Still on Fire": Convinced that her missing dad is in danger, Ida follows his trail to a town in the French Alps. A second disappearance brings an old case to light.
- Anthracite episode 2, "The 13th Disciple": As Ida and Jaro look to old VHS tapes for clues, a suspicious Giovanna visits the Arcacia lab. Trouble brews ahead of the annual festival of Lévionna.
- Anthracite episode 3, "Trust No One": Gio and Ida find common ground as they explore hidden mountain terrain. Jaro and Roméo seek out a recluse who may know the truth about Roxane Vial.
- Anthracite episode 4, "Levia Borelis": Gio's theories create cracks in her marriage. Ida tries to make sense of DNA tests as Jaro and Roméo visit a psychiatric hospital in a state of chaos.
- Anthracite episode 5, "A Darker Shadow": Jaro and Gio pair up after her son makes a disturbing discovery in the mines. Roméo is the guest of honor at a tense dinner with Hari and his mother.
- Anthracite episode 6, "The Point of Equilibrium": As terror ensues inside the mine, a riot breaks out at the Arcacia lab. Gio desperately attempts to locate the group in the tunnel before it's too late.
Anthracite cast
Versailles' actress Noémie Schmidt plays the role of Ida while rapper and actor Hatik (real name Clément Penohat) stars opposite her as Jaro.
Other cast includes Camille Lou as Giovanna, Jean-Marc Barr as Solal Heilman, Kad Merad as Claude, Stefano Cassetti as Caleb, and Raphaël Ferret as Erwan Le Floch.
Is there a trailer?
Yes, there is a trailer for Anthracite and it's a pretty intense watch!
Here, we're introduced to the picturesque location as well as some pretty surreal images as we're given a glimpse into the world. Not much is given away, but it's definitely got our attention...
