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Series · 1971 – 1974 · Action & Adventure

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur

The Empire has its soldiers. It also has its spy.

★8.5 1971 – 1974 2 Seasons Jean-Claude Camredon TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Dec 23, 1971 · 52 min

Savary, aide-de-camp to the First Consul, prepares for his boss's visit to Strasbourg. The police arrest Joliet, a courier for the émigrés, who confesses the purpose of his mission: to make contact in the city with a certain “schoolmaster.” The problem is that there are 150 Schulmeisters (schoolmasters) in Strasbourg. One of them is a suspect because he is a former smuggler. The courier Joliet recognizes him in order to save the real one, but he proclaims himself a Bonapartist and offers to find the real culprits himself. Savary agrees and organizes a fake escape. With Hammel, one of his friends, Schulmeister infiltrates the heart of the conspiracy and recognizes the man giving the orders: his own cousin, Neubacher, the real “schoolmaster.”

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Jan 1, 1972 · 52 min

Schulmeister's first official mission: to find a valuable agent in England whose life is believed to be in danger and bring her back to France: the Countess of Fréville. Schulmeister's wife, Suzel, is less than enthusiastic and finds that her husband, who had always been a quiet man, is embarking on a very strange undertaking. In fact, the adventure gets off to a bad start. Instead of kidnapping the real countess, Schulmeister is duped and brings back to Paris a certain Arabella, known as “Petit Matelot,” a French woman who has gone over to the service of the émigrés. The real countess is taken to the Tower of London and sentenced to death. Unmasked, Arabella flees, and Fouché, who is fighting against Savary's parallel police force, scores a point. Arabella has infiltrated the empress's laundresses at La Malmaison and is sending messages to her leaders. How can they be intercepted? It is Schulmeister's wife who one day has the idea of taking a closer look at Arabella's embroidery...

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Jan 3, 1972 · 55 min

Schulmeister, accompanied by General Savary, meets his friend Hammel to carry out a mission with the French armies occupying Austria. An uprising is feared, supported by a secret society known as the “Tugenbund.” Schulmeister infiltrates the conspirators and attends one of their meetings, while Hammel impersonates him among the Austrians. The noble families of Westphalia also wish to drive out the French. The Tugenbund plans an attack on the imperial commissioner, but Schulmeister manages to thwart it while gaining the trust of the society’s members. Betrayed, he is arrested by Westphalian officers, who reveal a plan to unite with the Tugenbund to overthrow King Jérôme, Napoleon’s brother. The plot fails, and the situation in Westphalia calms down.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Jan 10, 1972 · 55 min

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.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Jan 17, 1972 · 55 min

Led by the Count of Beaumont and supported by England, an uprising against Emperor Napoleon is being prepared in Normandy. Weapons are hidden throughout the province, buried beneath clusters of white lilies. Schulmeister and his friend Hammel are tasked with uncovering them and thwarting the plot.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Jan 24, 1972 · 55 min

Paris awakens in a climate of unease: a lightning‑fast rumor announces Napoleon’s death. Seizing the chaos, General Malet launches a daring coup, armed with forged decrees and an icy composure. As the authorities waver, Schulmeister catches the scent of deception and plunges into a tense pursuit, where every clue could tip the Empire into ruin. In this night of confusion, he must unmask the conspirators before the fraud becomes irreversible.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.5 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

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.

Action & AdventureFamily

Cast

5 principal cast

Roger Carel

Roger Carel

Hammel

Jacques Fabbri

Jacques Fabbri

Schulmeister

Henri Virlogeux

Henri Virlogeux

Joseph Fouché

William Sabatier

William Sabatier

Anne Jean Marie René Savary, Ministre de la police

Andrée Boucher

Andrée Boucher

Suzel

Where to watch Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Jean-Claude Camredon, Jean-Pierre Decourt has 2 seasons and 13 total episodes, rated 8.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur have?

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.

Is Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur still on the air?

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur?

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur airs on ORTF Télévision.

When did Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur first air?

Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur first aired on December 23, 1971.

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