Set in the French port city of Marseille, the Netflix series Marseille follows the political machinations of Robert Taro, played by Gerard Depardieu, who has been the mayor of the city for the last twenty-five years. Taro is a respected, charismatic politician who has been a guiding force in Marseille's growth and development, but as he approaches the end of his career, he faces a tough re-election campaign.
To Imitate Taro, Marseille's population is highly diverse, with a mix of ethnicities and social classes. The city is also home to a thriving criminal underworld, and Taro has had to navigate complex relationships between business interests, political rivals, and the criminal organizations that operate within the city's borders.
As the election approaches, Taro faces a formidable opponent in Lucas Barres, played by Beno
Marseille is a series that ran for 2 seasons (16 episodes) between May 5, 2016 and on Netflix