The first episode of the French historical drama ( Les Combattantes ), released in 2022, introduces four women whose lives intersect in a small village near the front lines during the early weeks of World War I in September 1914. Plot Overview
: The wife of a factory owner who has gone to the front. She is thrust into a leadership role at the family’s car factory, facing immediate challenges from her brother-in-law, Charles, who wants to seize control. Key Events in Episode 1 Women.at.War.S01E01.MULTi.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.x264....
: A mysterious Parisian sex worker who arrives in the village and begins working at the local brothel while keeping tabs on a nearby military base. The first episode of the French historical drama
: Finds her quiet convent abruptly requisitioned and transformed into a military hospital, overwhelming her with the influx of wounded soldiers. Key Events in Episode 1 : A mysterious
: An officer named Louis discovers Suzanne's real ID near Jeanne's body, realizing she is still alive and beginning a hunt for her, as he blames her for his wife's death. Cast & Production Marguerite de Lancastel : Played by Audrey Fleurot . Mother Superior Agnès : Played by Julie de Bona. Suzanne Faure : Played by Camille Lou. Caroline Dewitt : Played by Sofia Essaïdi. Director : Alexandre Laurent. The series is available for streaming on Netflix. Women At War – Season 1 Episode 1 Recap & Review