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Synopsis
Suzanne, a former criminologist turned psychiatrist, starts a new job at the Mont-Royal Psychiatric Institute, where she meets Mortimer, an intriguing intervention officer with whom she strikes up a friendship, and fascinating patients.
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- E1 ImbalanceNext upApr 10, 2025 · 44 min · ★ 6.4
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On her first day at the Mount Royal Psychiatric Institute, Suzanne meets her team, including Mortimer, an intriguing intervention officer who must accompany her at all times. The arrival of a new patient puts the team to the test.
Guest stars: Geneviève Alarie (Hélène Giroux), Lamia Benhacine (Laïma Elfassi), Lyraël Dauphin (Claude Simard), Josée Deschênes (Diane Tétrault), Brigitte Lafleur (Carole Moisan), Sofia Blondin (Astryd Bien-Aimé), Igor Ovadis (Anton Koskov "Costco"), Denis Bernard (Théodore Sirois)
- E2 Singin' in the RainApr 10, 2025 · 44 min · ★ 4.2
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While carpooling, Suzanne and Mortimer encounter Mr. Dallaire, a patient from Wing D, on the streets of Montreal, and discover that he is in the midst of a crisis. Meanwhile, a newcomer with a mysterious past enters the Institute.
Guest stars: Lamia Benhacine (Laïma Elfassi), Lyraël Dauphin (Claude Simard), Josée Deschênes (Diane Tétrault), Brigitte Lafleur (Carole Moisan), Sofia Blondin (Astryd Bien-Aimé), Igor Ovadis (Anton Koskov "Costco"), Frédéric Khawam (Intervenant sécurité institut), Manon Lussier (Mme Verland)
- E3 Captain FlamApr 17, 2025 · 44 min · ★ 4.2
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As Suzanne and Mortimer’s bond strengthens when she invites him to a party at her sister’s house. At the institute, Mr. Dallaire continues to open up.
- E4 F*cking LifeApr 17, 2025 · 44 min · ★ 4.5
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Suzanne is forced to see Guylène, her adoptive mother. Back at the institute, Ms. Moisan's increasingly unpredictable behaviour causes a stir.
- E5 Sliding DoorsApr 24, 2025 · 46 min
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Suzanne confronts Mortimer about his mother, creating a rift between them. Meanwhile, Suzanne attempts to take control of her life.
- E6 An Exceptional BeingMay 1, 2025 · 44 min · ★ 4.8
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Concerned about Mr. Villeneuve’s behaviour, Suzanne makes a surprising discovery that implicates a member of the team.
- E7 HugMay 8, 2025 · 43 min · ★ 4.8
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The whole team undergoes CPR training, which leads to a confrontation with Emilien. A former colleague of Suzanne’s resurfaces.
- E8 Foreign Comfort TalesMay 15, 2025 · 43 min
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Suzanne’s daydreams corrupt her ability to work as she attempts to help a woman battling a psychological attack.
- E9 Loosen UpMay 22, 2025 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
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While resolving a crisis at her parents' house, Suzanne experiences tensions with her mother; Suzanne testifies at Mr. Villeneuve's trial.
Guest stars: Jean-François Blanchard (Dr Demers)
- E10 IsolationMay 29, 2025 · 44 min
Synopsis
Suzanne visits Evelyne and sees her mother again; Suzanne and Mortimer make changes to the D-wing, while the team prepares for a party.
Cast & crew
Created by Florence Longpré
Florence Longpré
Thomas Ngijol
Adrien Bletton
Benoît BrièreImages · 3
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Martin OaksAug 24, 2026
**A Masterful Triumph in Mental Health Narrative** "Empathie" is one of the most deeply moving, daring, and successful productions in the recent streaming landscape. It chronicles the complex yet profound humanity of Dr. Suzanne Bien-Aimé, portrayed by the series' own creator and screenwriter, Florence Longpré. Suzanne is a brilliant former criminologist turned psychiatrist who decides to start from scratch by joining the staff at the Mont-Royal Psychiatric Institute, a ma… Read more
ximum-security institution in Montreal. While grappling with her own emotional wounds, a tumultuous history of alcoholism, and the devastating personal grief of losing her wife and unborn child, Suzanne attempts to survive her own chaos by rescuing highly complex patients with criminal pasts. Suzanne's life is turned upside down when she forms a close, unpredictable friendship with Mortimer Vaillant, her peculiar intervention and security agent. Together, and surrounded by a cast of extraordinary patients who defy every stereotype, they discover that the true capacity to heal others has nothing to do with technical or academic perfection, but rather with the raw acceptance of their own weaknesses and flaws. This is one of those series capable of altering our emotional chemistry. Its originality lies in its absolute rejection of artificial idealization. The protagonist is a wonderful mess—a character that heavily reminds me of Fleabag in the eponymous series created by the great Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 2016. Suzanne Bien-Aimé is no flawless hero in a white coat either; she simply seems to drift through life, drowning herself in alcohol and isolating herself from the rest of the world. By weaving this vulnerability into the bleak reality of the Mont-Royal Institute, the series proves that the true vehicle for healing is pure empathy—a gratuitous, revolutionary act in a world obsessed with performance and judgment. "Empathie" makes you laugh and cry in the very same breath, doing so while dignifying psychiatry and avoiding gratuitous drama. The direction eschews any hint of morbid curiosity or clinical sensationalism, immersing us instead in a universe overflowing with warmth, tenderness, and a subtle sense of humor. The chemistry between the two leads is the very essence of the plot, backed by an impeccable supporting cast. "Empathie" is a breath of fresh air with a European flair amidst so much offering of unredeemed trash.