“Unit 42” on Netflix
One of the best cybercrimes shows gets a second season
Fans of the Belgian crime drama “Unit 42” are pleased that there is a second season. For those of us in the United States, we need to wait a little longer for it to arrive on Netflix. However, the first season is available to watch — and you won’t be disappointed.
“Unit 42” revolves around a cybercrime unit. But instead of a state-of-the-art, futuristic setting that seemingly has become a standard for shows in the United States, “Unit 42” works out of a basement. And the audience sees all the hardware including the servers, wires and connections.
Samuel Leroy, played by the empathetic Patrick Ridremont, is a widowed father of three who comes back to work as the new head of the unit. In just ten episodes, he goes from being overwhelmed by grief to opening his heart to another. His journey shows us that the cliché “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a false narrative for those who truly try.
Billie Webber, played by the engaging Constance Gay, is the hotshot and hotheaded hacker-turned-cop. Though not one to follow procedures, Billie can be considered a role model. As expected in some international shows on Netflix, there is a gender equality that is not directly discussed, but rather accepted. The only time this was addressed in the…
