Samuel Le Bihan Stars in TF1's New Legal Comedy 'Carpe Diem'

The series follows an exonerated convict turned unconventional lawyer navigating justice and personal redemption on the French Riviera.

Samuel Le Bihan plays Tom Villeneuve, a former restaurateur wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years for his wife's murder, who becomes a lawyer after studying law in prison.
The series blends lighthearted comedy with legal drama, drawing inspiration from 1970s French cinema, particularly the works of Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Villeneuve takes on cases of those he believes to be wrongfully accused, while also seeking to uncover the real murderer of his wife and reconnect with his estranged daughter.
The show emphasizes themes of living in the moment and personal freedom, with Le Bihan describing the character as embodying a carefree and noble philosophy of justice.
While praised for its charm and Le Bihan's energetic performance, some critics note the series adheres to familiar tropes of the legal-comedy genre, offering a feel-good but conventional viewing experience.