Polisse - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Fred
JoeyStarr
Motivation
Driven by an intense sense of justice and a refusal to 'get used' to child suffering.
Character Arc
Initially the most aggressive and reactive officer, Fred finds a temporary respite through his relationship with Melissa, but his deep sensitivity remains a liability to his stability.
Iris
Marina Foïs
Motivation
A desperate need for control and recognition, which she fails to find in her personal life.
Character Arc
Masks her internal pain with workaholism and high standards; she eventually collapses under the pressure of professional promotion and personal isolation.
Nadine
Karin Viard
Motivation
Maintaining her dignity and emotional independence while being surrounded by domestic chaos.
Character Arc
Navigates a messy divorce and professional friction with Iris, representing the struggle to maintain a functional 'self' outside the police force.
Baloo
Frédéric Pierrot
Motivation
Keeping the unit cohesive and protecting them from the bureaucratic 'sharks' above.
Character Arc
The steady head of the unit who must balance his loyalty to his team with the demands of his superiors.