, titled " La Chambre Ouverte " (The Open Room), is widely considered one of the strongest episodes of the third season. It playfully subverts the classic "locked room" mystery trope by presenting what Astrid calls a "chambre ouverte" (open room) mystery. Plot Summary
Critics from The Killing Times gave this episode high praise, noting it as the up to that point.
: Sara Mortensen continues to deliver a standout performance as Astrid Nielsen , capturing the "oceans of emotion" beneath her rigid exterior as she tackles her own internal "demons" during the hospital investigation. Episode Details Director : Chloé Micout Writers : Mathieu Leblanc and Joseph Lantigny Rating : TV-14 Notable Guest : Stéphane Guillon as Alain Lamarck
The investigation begins when a convicted murderer, , is found suffocated in his room at a psychiatric hospital. Although Lebel was under constant guard and physical restraint, the security guard insists no one entered the room.
: The episode is described as "playfully subverting" detective fiction conventions. While the solution is slightly implausible, the convoluted investigation keeps the audience engaged.
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