Ep 8. The Trial

As World War II draws to a close, the residents of a small town in France face a reckoning for their actions during the occupation. In season 5 episode 8, titled "The Trial," the trial of Antoine returns to the forefront as he faces accountability for his actions during the war. The townspeople are divided on how to handle Antoine's trial, with some seeing it as an opportunity for justice and closure, while others fear it will only deepen divisions and create more pain. As the trial unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise, leading to unexpected consequences for everyone involved. Meanwhile, the future of the town hangs in the balance as political and economic forces threaten to derail the fragile peace that has been established. Throughout it all, the characters must grapple with their own guilt and complicity in the war, and find a way to move forward in a world that will never be the same. "The Trial" is a gripping and emotional episode that captures the complex realities of life in a war-torn society, and the difficult choices people must make in order to survive.