M6 broadcasts from this Thursday, January 19 Polonium murder – the Litvinenko case, inspired by the true story of this spy poisoned in 2006 with polonium 210 after having denounced the fraudulent actions of the Kremlin. Should we watch?
The choice will be Cornelian this Thursday, January 19 for viewers. On the one hand, TF1 will launch the broadcast of the fifth and final season of Balthazar, his series with Tomer Sisley particularly followed. On the other hand, M6 creates the event by proposing an eventful mini-series: Polonium murder – the Litvinenko affair. Signed George Kay, the creator of the series Lupinethis British mini-series in 4 episodes was already broadcast across the Channel on December 15, 2022 where it caused a stir… In the main role, that of Alexandre Litvinenko, viewers will find David Tennant, unforgettable Doctor Who. At his side, Margarita Levieva (in the cast ofAt the service of the past on Netflix) embodies that of his wife, Marina Litvinenko. Mark Bonnar (ofUndercover) plays Scotland Yard officer Clive Timmons.
Polonium murder – the Litvinenko affair (M6): what is the series with David Tennant about?
The pitch of the first episode? On November 1, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko, who lives with his family in a suburban suburb of London, celebrates an event with his family: the family has just received British nationality with joy. But shortly after the meal, while he is in his office, Alexandre feels unwell before vomiting. Shortly after, the man is hospitalized under his cover name, Edwin Carter, while his wife alerts the police. Captain Brent Hyatt, criminal affairs at Scotland Yard, and his collaborator, Lieutenant Jim Dawson, are immediately sent on site to question the patient…
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Polonium murder – the Litvinenko affair (M6): should we watch the series with David Tennant?
Political, historical, raw and hyperrealistic, it therefore tells the true story of Alexander Litvinenko (played by an unrecognizable David Tennant, shaved head and livid look), a former Russian FSB agent, poisoned in 2006 with polonium 210 after denouncing the fraudulent acts of the Kremlin. On his deathbed, accompanied by his wife (Margarita Levieva), he delivers valuable clues to British investigators, proving the responsibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin. British fiction, all in bluish light and restraint, devilishly echoes the current geopolitical context. Chilling.
