The second season of black beast There is a risk that the broadcast will cause a stir. This time it’s about the dark side of family drama and what drives a mother to poison her two children.
The production of the series met with the media on Tuesday afternoon at a former convent in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro district, which has been converted into a mental hospital for the scenes to be played. The green and sunny backyard, where geese roamed, conveyed a rather tranquil atmosphere that contrasted with the emotionally charged scenes filmed inside.
Sophie Cadieux and Charlotte Aubin during the filming of the second season of the TV series “Bete Noire”. TOMA ICZKOVITS
In this new version, Charlotte Aubin takes on the role of Pascale, a distressed mother who commits infanticide. Mickaël Gouin plays Jean-Philippe, the children’s father, who must now come to terms with the death of his son while remaining stoic towards his eldest and trying to develop compassion for his ex-spouse who must settle for justice.
Implicitly, Boisvert (Martin Dubreuil) is being pulled out of retirement by Éliane (Sophie Cadieux), who is now the mother of a 4-year-old little man, and is experiencing torment in their relationship, author Annabelle Poisson said on Tuesday. .
The duo will be working with criminal defense attorney Me Michelle Simon, “a determined, no-nonsense and tough-minded officer,” said Sharon James, who portrays her. You will work together to understand what was happening in the mind of this mother who was recently separated from her husband.
revenge or psychosis? “Those are the theories that will continue to be confronted with throughout the season,” warned author Patrick Lowe.
“We’re really trying to understand how one person can be found fit to stand trial and another not, and how those people are judged, why some people are declared criminally irresponsible,” added the author, fascinated by the downside of justice.
Patrick Lowe and Annabelle Poisson, the writers of Black Beast. TOMA ICZKOVITS
The second part of Bête Noire will therefore focus more on forensic psychiatry – one of the many professional responsibilities that Éliane carries. The latter is also summoned as a witness in the trial against Pascale.
survive the shock
Of course, several family members will need psychological support, said Stéphane Jacques, who plays Julien Dubé, Pascale’s father. His character somehow tries to put the pieces back together between his family and that of Jean-Philippe, who is hostile towards them.
“He was very close to his grandson Henri, 4 years old, and I have to work that out. His daughter who is out of her mind, we don’t understand why she did this on top of mourning. He’s also trying to see his granddaughter again, but the father won’t want that,” he said in an interview. His character also plays a lot in the accompaniment, he added.
Stéphane Jacques on the set of Bête Noire Season 2. TOMA ICZKOVITS
“Like the first year, it is a total shock to everyone and we are trying to appreciate the impact the gesture is having on the family and in-laws,” the authors added.
A nuanced subject
Annabelle Poisson and Patrick Lowe took the time to write the second season and often questioned themselves. “We know it’s explosive and we know it’s difficult. We want to give the subject all the nuance it deserves,” said Patrick Lowe.
The authors believed that “Black Beast”, for which there was initially no second season, could be continued in a third. Working with psychiatrist Dr. Marie-Frédérique Allard, the series consultant, got the machine going for the new components, they said.
The second season of Bête Noire, available in six episodes, this time directed by Louis Bélanger, who succeeds Sophie Deraspe, will be presented on Séries Plus next spring.