Irma Vep Season 1

Irma Vep: Season 1

8 EPISODES | TV-MA

Written and directed by Olivier Assayas and based on his 1996 film, this series follows Mira, a disillusioned American movie star (Alicia Vikander) who comes to France to star in a remake of the silent film classic "Les Vampires." Set against the backdrop of a crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.

The Severed Head

1.The Severed Head

After arriving in Paris to film her latest project, The Vampires, A-list actress Mira Harberg crosses paths with an old flame.

The Ring That Kills

2.The Ring That Kills

Zoé attempts to connect with Mira. While production deals with an actor’s unusual request, Edmond and René clash.

Dead Man's Escape

3.Dead Man's Escape

While Mira revisits her past, René unpacks his relationship with his ex-wife, who once also portrayed Irma Vep.

The Poisoner

4.The Poisoner

Mira courts offers from the production’s financer and her agent while becoming immersed in her role.

Hypnotic Eyes

5.Hypnotic Eyes

As René defends a controversial scene, Mira deals with complex emotions as she sinks deeper into her character.

The Thunder Master

6.The Thunder Master

After René’s latest blow-up on set, production’s new plan threatens to reunite Mira with a figure from her past.

The Spectre

7.The Spectre

After Mira finds herself emboldened by the spirit of Irma Vep, a visit with René sheds light on her newfound abilities.

The Terrible Wedding

8.The Terrible Wedding

During her final days shooting The Vampires, the boundary between life and art continues to blur as Mira considers a big opportunity.

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