Last year was marked by many unforgettable moments that often changed the lives of the characters of Un si grand soleil. And suffice it to say, the writers of the daily soap opera France 2 have not been idle.
From Melissa’s horrific rape, Eva and Manu’s separation, Virgil’s departure and the florist’s murder, look back at the highlights of 2023 in Un si grand soleil.
Melissa’s date rape
This year, the writers of Un si grand soleil hit hard with a sharp plot.
It is through the character of Melissa (Hermine Granville), a young student who finds herself in an uncertain situation, who becomes the victim of a gang rape, that the series dealt directly with sexual violence in the world of so-called “amateur” pornography. and the crucial importance of freedom of speech.
An almost unbearable plot, but oh so necessary. While this isn’t the first time the series has dealt with the issue of violence against women, the writers here have tackled a topic that’s rarely been addressed on television before. It is enough to recall once again the excellent work that screenwriters do on such social topics.
In this moving arc, Hermine Granville, Melissa’s interpreter, gave an incredible performance that conveyed all of her character’s emotions. An intrigue that we will definitely not forget!
Adoption of Kira
In 2020, the character of Kira (Colin Ramos-Pinto) arrived in Un si grand soleil. A lost and violent teenager, the young woman then lived on the streets and had unpleasant roommates.
If Kira formed a very strong connection with Virgil (Fred Bianconi), it was with Claire (Melanie Maudran) and Florent (Fabrice Deville) that she finally decided to settle down. With them, the teenager lacked stability and love.
As the episodes progressed, Florent, Claire, Enzo and Kira formed a real family, and all that was missing was a signature to make things official. Now done. A moment of beautiful emotion.
Separation of Eva and Manu
If love stories abound in daily soaps, the inevitable break-ups are just as legion. And this year, the screenwriters of Un si grand soleil decided to fight Manu (Moses Santamaria) and Eva (Emma Colbert).
From an unexpected love story, Eva and Manu have emerged as the iconic couple of the series, which has been appreciated by the loyalists of the program. But now nothing is unchanged on the side of Montpellier.
It had to be said that Manu didn’t really appreciate discovering that his partner was playing seduction to get himself out. Feeling betrayed, the policeman then put an end to their story. A chance to see a more fragile Manu, who didn’t hesitate to see a psychologist to open up about his mistakes.
Fortunately, love prevailed in the end and their separation did not last long. Eve and Manu are on cloud nine today, but for how much longer?
THE CONNECTION OF MARC AND CHLOÉ
After the tragic death of Miriam, Mark (Cesar Merrick) did not start his life again. But when he meets Chloe (Randiane Nally), he falls under her spell almost immediately. The problem is that Chloe is a married woman. Although he resisted for a long time, he finally succumbed to the temptation.
In the end, this adulterous relationship did not last long. Indeed, Chloe quickly realized that she was still in love with her husband and wanted to give him a second chance at marriage.
If this short-lived affair caused great tension in the Cresson family, it brought Mark and Leonore unexpectedly closer. Separated for many years, Louis’ parents recently realized that they still had feelings for each other. Recently, a couple, Mark and Leonor, have just moved in together. As if everything is possible!
The return of Helena’s madness
Over the course of the episodes, Hélène (Sophie Le Tellier) became an important character in Un si grand soleil. Seemingly without difficulty, Helen saw her behavior change dramatically as a result of the medical treatment. Until Claire, who fell madly in love.
If today Helen is doing much better and stabilized, the writers of the series were happy to sow the mental health problems of their character. Between mood swings, borderline behavior, and completely out of control situations, Helen quickly let herself go with emotions to our utmost happiness.
But this slightly insane character would be nothing without the performance of Sophie Le Tellier, who gives herself. He will explode and so will we. We can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for him!
Kicking out Karin and Maeva
Karine (Alika del Sol) and Maeva (Marie Fevre) made a very noticeable entrance in Un si grand soleil. A single mother, Karine struggled to make ends meet and racked up reminders of unpaid debts.
So much so that mother and daughter were evicted from the apartment. An event that occurred in anger and drama. To make matters worse, Karine’s cousin lost his life during the police intervention as a result of the support movement.
Through this intrigue, the daily soap opera France 2 raised the theme of over-indebtedness, instability and police violence. Important social topics that we end up talking a little about in daily soap operas.
Departure of Virgil
The emotions of Un si grand soleil devotees were tested this year, especially when they said goodbye to a historical character of the series.
Presented from the release of Un si grand soleil in 2018, Fred BianconiThe unforgettable interpreter of Virgil bid farewell to the Montpellier series last September. A decision that prompted the writers to write a decent solution for him.
A plot full of twists and turns that will keep us in suspense from start to finish and which will offer us a beautiful sequence of emotions. We’ll long remember the return of Lea (Marta Fieschi), Virgil’s daughter who died a few years earlier in an escape game fire.
That’s why we closed this big chapter of Un si grand soleil with tears in our eyes.
Florist
2023 will be a year of all kinds of danger for Montpellier’s most notorious killer. Christophe (Hubert Benhamdin) now feels a divine mission, determined to destroy all criminals who have escaped justice.
Even as his list of victims grows, the florist makes a terrible mistake that alerts his wife Cécile (Marie-Gaël Kals). Yeah, it’s not easy being a serial killer when you’re married to a judge. But Christophe is clever and he has managed to manipulate his world to make him suspicious of poor Father Silvio.
A year of high tension that allows us to keep Christophe in Un si grand soleil a little longer. Will 2024 be the year of its downfall?
Allen’s paternity
When he was offered a DNA test for his birthday, Allen (Frederick van den Driesche) had no idea that this gift would turn his life upside down.
When Flore and Thiago, her daughter and grandson knocked on her door, they offered her a whole new life. Always regretting not having children, the doctor took his new role very seriously, even if it displeased Elisabeth (Christel Labaud).
If the arrival of Flore and Tiago was a real tornado in the lives of Alain and Elizabeth, it primarily helped the couple not look too much like a plan. Enough to create a few sparks. And we want more!
Ian’s tragic past
Honest cop and lone wolf, Ian (Constantine Balsan) has had a very mysterious past so far. Thanks to Johanna’s (Aurore Delplace) love story, we get to know more about her.
This year, the authors of the series decided to dig up the past of Lieutenant Cross. And what we found was far more tragic than we thought.
Indeed, Alexandra, Yan’s wife, did not die of cancer, but was hit by a drunk driver. But that’s not all, because Alexandra was eight months pregnant at the time of the tragedy. It is enough to make Ian’s story even more tragic.
This story is still in the air at the time of writing these few lines, allowing Constantin Balsan to step into the spotlight a bit more and show us a whole new side of his game. Moving from anger to sadness, the actor moves us easily. In the pain of his character.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
