
However, it turns out to be quite fascinating! Carême continues with Gallic flair, unashamedly elevating the show’s pastry to equal significance as its politics. The historical Carême prepared meals for the renowned French diplomat Talleyrand, a man who navigated the revolution, Napoleon’s reign, and the restoration of the monarchy effortlessly. The series utilizes this as a starting point to envision Talleyrand (portrayed by Jeremie Renier, not related to Hawkeye) enlisting Carême (Benjamin Voisin) to aid in his plots, offering the promise of reuniting him with his adoptive father. The complexity of the plot becomes muddled quickly as other adversaries of Talleyrand attempt to win Carême over and there are numerous older aristocratic women expressing interest in him. Nevertheless, what stands out is that early in the series, Carême is tasked with charming Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, so he can obtain secrets hidden within their marital chambers. Of course, he succeeds! How could he not? He has an earring!