While Eric Benzekri, screenwriter of the series "Baron Noir", hesitates to end it, Kad Merad, his main character, said on Friday on Europe 1 that a fourth season "might be the season too many".

Since February 10, Canal + has been broadcasting the third season of Baron Noir, a series hailed by critics and carried by a Kad Merad as a revenge politician, ready to do anything to achieve his ends. The end clap may well approach for Baron Noir, fans are already wondering if a fourth season will see the light of day. Invited in The Wild Girl on Friday, Kad Merad said he understood the doubts of Eric Benzekri, screenwriter of the series, about his pursuit.

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"I do not know if it is desirable," replied Eric Benzekri, Sunday, February 23, on Europe 1. Faced with this reservation, Kad Merad believes that as an actor, influencing such a decision-making is not not within his purview. "It is only him who can decide whether there will be this fourth season or not. It is he who brings the stories and the background of the series," said Kad Merad.

Complimentary reviews, a satisfied producer

The actor also said he understands that Eric Benzekri is reluctant to continue the series. "The reviews are so good and Canal + is so happy that it will be hard to resist. After that, I understand, if he decides to stop, I can't blame him," he said. .

Even if Kad Merad cannot decide the fate of Baron Noir, he still has his opinion on the matter. "I want to think about what I could do in a fourth season," he says, while nuancing. "The good thing about this third season is that the series could end there. It's smart," he said, adding that season 4 "might be the season too many. ".

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Season 3 of Baron Noir is currently available on Canal + and in replay on the MyCanal application. The last two episodes of the season will air on Monday.