Synopsis

Months after the funeral of Frédéric Masson (Marc-André Grondin) that closed out Season 4, the GICCS team is still reeling. Navigating new procedural changes handed down from above, they're under immense pressure. The team's reputation has been tarnished by the fallout from Fred's “suicide,” Alice (Julie Perreault)'s allegations that Fred harassed her, Charline (Gabrielle Poulin B.)'s perilous undercover work in investigating Centre Agusta, and the mixed results of the controversial program for reformed offenders. The situation is so dire that Dorcely (Benz Antoine)'s superiors are concerned about the team's questionable methods and toxic work environment.

Now, under the watchful eye of the Internal Affairs Bureau, the GICCS must find a way to heal its wounds. Meanwhile, Alice lands in hot water yet again, facing an internal investigation related to the death of Bastien Lalonde. Temporarily relegated to administrative duties, she uses the time to set up an operation to trap online predators who are luring minors. While still grieving the loss of Fred, Alice and Charline are forced to welcome a familiar — and not always pleasant — face to the team: Detective Sergeant Olivier Tanguay, “loaned” from Major Crimes. But his brusque, old-school methods don't seem to bother the GICCS's central duo. It's as if recent events have solidified their bond as investigators, colleagues and, ultimately, friends.

Through a series of eye-opening investigations — from the online grooming of minors to a disturbing viral trend targeting women in public and a years-old kidnapping case — Alice is quickly forced to confront the inevitable: she must come to terms with her past if she wants the people responsible for Fred's death to be punished. The very survival of the GICCS depends on it.