The finale of Monsieur Spade Season 1 gracefully opens with a tender flashback, transporting us to a bygone era when Jean-Pierre was poised to embark on his military journey. Marguerite and Jean-Pierre, a couple deeply entwined in love, portrayed a picture of pure bliss, their dynamic resonating strongly even without the exchange of words.
As the scene shifts to the present, Marguerite stands in stark contrast, a shattered shell of her former self. Despite her outward appearance of composure, a tempest brews within her soul. Sameer, the man who originally entrusted Jean-Pierre with Zayd, is overwhelmed with regret and guilt. Patrice and Spade offer their condolences, but Marguerite desires nothing more than solitude in her moment of anguish.
In their conversation, it is revealed that upon handing over Zayd, Jean-Pierre uttered, "I have paid my debt now." Marguerite clarifies that Philippe intervened to spare Jean-Pierre from the horrors of war, a debt Jean-Pierre felt compelled to repay by surrendering Zayd.
As Spade departs Marguerite's house, he spies the same motorcyclist heading towards Anatole's garage. Following a trail of clues, he uncovers a shocking truth - the shooter is Henri, a soldier and mechanic who belongs to a rebel organization known as the Action Francaise. Their aim is to overthrow the current government, a dangerous agenda that Anatole angrily accuses Spade of fomenting.
Henri's ulterior motive becomes clearer - he sought to use Teresa as a pawn to get to Philippe, explaining his recent romantic interest in her. Spade, weary of the intrigue, returns to his house where Mr. Kuhn awaits him. Kuhn introduces himself as a private investigator working for powerful figures who desire Zayd's return to his family. He envisions a scenario where Philippe and Gazala are apprehended, and Zayd is safely reunited with his kin. However, despite saving Spade's life the previous night, Kuhn's offer is met with reluctance as Spade wishes to steer clear of the entanglement.
In a haunting flashback, we witness Gabrielle's transformational impact on Spade, who had once been a reclusive shell of his former self. She gently coaxed him out of his seclusion, gradually igniting a spark of emotion within him that had long lain dormant. It was this tender yet powerful awakening that ultimately drew Spade deeply into her orbit, igniting a love that burned bright and fierce.
Spade had once been a prisoner of his own home, spending most of his days confined to the four walls of his abode. But Gabrielle's intervention was like a breath of fresh air, slowly but surely breaking down the barriers that had kept him trapped. She encouraged him to explore the world beyond his doorstep, even introducing him to the refreshing embrace of the swimming pool.
In that fateful flashback, Gabrielle prepares to leave Spade and the house, knowing that her journey ahead will be one that he cannot accompany. Spade pleads with her, his voice hoarse with desperation, begging her to stay. But her resolve is steely, and she turns away, leaving him standing alone in the emptiness of their once-shared home.
Elsewhere, Teresa and Henri finally confess their true intentions, stripping away the veneer of deceit that had once shrouded their actions. Philippe, meanwhile, bears a visible mark on his head, a silent testament to the dangers he has faced. But Teresa's concern for his safety has waned, leaving him to fend for himself in a world that seems increasingly hostile.
Maurice ventures into the city, chasing shadows and secrets that may hold the key to understanding their situation. Patrice watches anxiously from the sidelines, worried by his friend's disappearance and the growing sense of unease that permeates their world.
And then, in a shocking revelation, Gazala is revealed to be an MI6 asset, her true allegiance hidden beneath a veneer of charm and deception. She and George are caught in a passionate embrace, a scene that belies the Cold War intrigue that lies beneath. Gazala feeds George vital information about Philippe's movements and plans, part of a larger game that neither Philippe nor Cynthia are aware of.
The stakes are raised when Philippe is tasked with transporting a boy from Lyon to Spain, a mission that holds dire consequences for all involved. And then, in a sudden and violent turn of events, George is struck down by a car, his lifeless body sprawled on the pavement. It is Cynthia behind the wheel, her face a mask of cold determination as she reveals that she has discovered George's betrayal. The web of deceit and danger tightens around them all, and the fate of each character hangs in the balance.
Maurice's unexpected encounter with Marguerite at The Hole left her perplexed as he hurriedly departed without much explanation. Intrigued, she trailed him, veering off onto a different path. Her destination was Audrey's abode, where a startling revelation awaited her: Philippe was in hiding, armed with a sniper rifle trained on the bridge.
Emotion welled up as she placed the gun Philippe had given to JP on the table. She knew the truth now - Philippe had taken his life. Vowing never to speak to either of them again, she steeled her resolve.
Meanwhile, Patrice received shocking news from Madame Huchet. She had spied Gazala and Zayd near the bridge, close to the bar. Teresa, walking alone on the streets, was abruptly captured by Angelo Friars, the monk believed to be dead by all. Maurice arrived on the scene but was powerless to free her.
Patrice, Spade, and a handful of others came to his rescue. As they rushed towards the bridge, learning of the monk's unexpected return, the stakes rose. Kuhn's meeting with Gazala and Zayd at the bridge was tense, with Philippe poised to take a shot at Kuhn while Henri lurked nearby, aiming at Gazala.
But before the exchange could take place, Philippe made a fatal move, taking Kuhn's life. Henri's inexperience showed, as he was outmaneuvered by Philippe, allowing Gazala to escape with the money.
Laurent Suchet, the Paris Interior Ministry officer sent to seize the case from Patrice, frantically searched for Zayd. But the child fled in the opposite direction. As the monk emerged with Teresa at the bridge, calling out for Zayd, the pair made a dash for freedom while he chanted a prayer. Philippe and Patrice's gunfire silenced him forever.
Before Philippe could gather his things and flee, Cynthia arrived at the house, gun aimed at him. And at the bridge, a new player emerged, throwing the scene into further chaos.
The revelation comes to light that the woman is indeed Virginia Dell, now a dedicated servant of the United Nations. The stage is set at Philippe's abode, where an ensemble of key players gather. Among them is Father Morgan, whose allegiance to the CIA is strongly suspected. She urges everyone present to share what they know, but the silence is deafening.
Souchet steps forward, disclosing that Zayd's roots trace back to France in the past year and his father is incarcerated for treason. Dell levels a stunning accusation at Morgan and the Vatican, alleging that they sent a mentally unstable monk to commit atrocities against nuns and abduct Teresa. Morgan, outraged, storms out, accompanied by Suchet and Henri, who share his indignation. Philippe rises to follow them, but Patrice intervenes, arresting him for the murder of JP. Dell swiftly dismisses Cynthia from the room, leaving only Dell, Spade, and the children.
Spade drops a bombshell, revealing that George was the one who took the life of the SDECE agent in his own swimming pool. Earlier, we witnessed Bassem pointing out to Spade a tree riddled with a bullet hole that perfectly matched George's revolver. Dell departs with Zayd in tow, Henri trailing behind. Philippe is escorted away by Patrice. Cynthia attempts to lure Spade to her abode for a drink, but he politely declines.
The chemistry between Spade and Teresa suggests a bond that will last longer than anyone anticipated. It seems Spade has abandoned his plans to return to San Francisco and has taken a permanent hiatus from his revived career as a private investigator.
