Here it all begins: Teyssier returns before a huge upheaval, a student’s secret is revealed on TF1 (SPOILER)
A storm is brewing at the Auguste Armand Institute! The upcoming episode of ” Here It All Begins” on TF1 marks the return of Emmanuel Teyssier , an iconic and feared figure among the faculty. But this reappearance, far from bringing calm, will trigger a series of events that will shake both students and teachers to their core. Between manipulation, rivalries, and unspoken secrets, the Institute’s fragile equilibrium is on the verge of collapse. And at the heart of the turmoil, a student’s secret is exposed , causing a veritable emotional earthquake.
From the very first minutes, the tone is set. Teyssier’s (Benjamin Baroche) return does not go unnoticed. After several weeks of absence, the school’s most feared leader once again crosses the threshold of the Institute with his legendary authority and that piercing gaze that still chills everyone. While some students are relieved to see him back in charge, others are already trembling at the thought of what he might discover. Because Teyssier is not one to miss a single misstep. And this time, he returns with an even more personal motivation: to restore order and regain control of an institution that, in his opinion, has lost its rigor.
From his very first appearance, tensions rise. In a meeting with Clotilde and Antoine, Teyssier attacks the “too lax” management of the Institute since his departure. “You wanted to play at being educators? The result: a class that confuses cooking with romantic comedy!” he snaps with his usual cynicism. Antoine tries to defuse the situation, but Clotilde, stung to the quick, doesn’t back down. “The students have progressed, Emmanuel, despite your absence.” A statement that elicits a chilling smile from Teyssier. “So let’s see if they still have what it takes to deserve their place here.” War is declared.
But if Teyssier returns so tense, it’s not just because of the Institute’s management. He sensed that something was eluding him , that a lie was circulating in the halls, and he intended to find out what it was. Like a true strategist, he observes, questions, provokes… and very quickly, his suspicions fall on a student whose behavior has been strange for several weeks: Bastien , a newcomer whose background is intriguing. Discreet, talented, but secretive, he attracts as much curiosity as jealousy. What if his past held more secrets than anyone suspected?
Rumors are flying among the students. Billie and Malik, always on the lookout for answers, think Bastien is hiding a double identity. Others whisper that he lied on his application. Only Anaïs, more level-headed, tries to calm things down. “He probably has his reasons, leave him alone.” But even she starts to have doubts when she discovers he’s been receiving mysterious calls and regularly disappearing after class.
Meanwhile, Teyssier, true to his intuition, pushes his students to their limits during a surprise assessment workshop. His goal: to provoke reactions, to test their boundaries. And Bastien, usually calm, suddenly loses his composure under the pressure. He botches his preparation, lashes out at Teyssier, and finally utters a loaded phrase: “You know nothing about me, and that’s for the best!” A glacial silence falls over the room. The chef stares at him for a long moment before saying: “On the contrary, Bastien. I think I’ll soon find out everything.”
From this point on, the episode takes a darker turn. Teyssier launches a veritable unofficial investigation . By searching through the archives, he discovers that Bastien’s school file contains several inconsistencies: a recent change of identity, an erased entry, and above all… a recommendation signed by a disgraced former cooking teacher. The net is closing in.
Clotilde, having been informed, tries to calm Teyssier. “He’s a brilliant student, Emmanuel, give him a chance.” But Teyssier, implacable, refuses: “Secrets poison the brigades. I want to know who I’m dealing with.” This obstinacy eventually provokes an argument between them, revealing once again their differences on teaching methods.
And while the administration is embroiled in a bitter dispute, Bastien’s secret is exposed . During a pastry class, a seemingly innocuous discussion escalates. Provoked by a jealous student, Bastien finally breaks down and confesses what he’s been hiding all along: he’s not just a student, but the son of a former chef accused of plagiarism and banished from the culinary world . Out of shame and fear of judgment, he changed his name to gain admission to the Institute. His secret, finally revealed, causes a real shock.
The reactions were immediate. Some students supported him, understanding his approach, while others accused him of lying and taking another candidate’s place. The debate divided the teams and reignited internal tensions. Teyssier remained silent for a moment before delivering his verdict: “You lied to everyone, but your talent is very real. Cooking doesn’t care about your name. Your dishes will judge you.” A cutting, yet strangely benevolent, statement that encapsulates the chef’s complexity.
However, Teyssier’s return isn’t limited to this revelation. The episode also sets the stage for a major upheaval within the Institute. Behind his regained authority, Teyssier hides a plan that threatens to reshape everything: reorganizing the brigades and putting all the students , even the most senior, back into competition. “Let the best stay, let the weak leave,” he announces during a shocking meeting. The announcement causes a veritable earthquake. Some applaud, others tremble. The apparent calm shatters.
In the final minutes, the tone becomes even more dramatic. As a devastated Bastien considers leaving the Institute, Teyssier catches up with him and says: “If you leave now, you’ll confirm what others think of you. Stay, and prove that you’re better than your past.” This intense confrontation marks one of the most powerful moments of the episode.
Meanwhile, the headmaster’s return has not gone unnoticed by the other figures at the school. Antoine already fears the conflicts to come, while Clotilde wonders about the real reason for this sudden return. Teyssier, for his part, simply offers an enigmatic smile: “Let’s just say I never really left.”
The final scene, brimming with tension, foreshadows an explosive sequel. In the shadows of a corridor, Teyssier receives an anonymous call: “You think you know all your students’ secrets? You haven’t seen anything yet.” His gaze hardens. The battle of truths has only just begun.
Teyssier’s return marks the beginning of a new era at the Institute , one filled with revelations, power struggles, and relentless trials. And what if Bastien’s secret is just the first in a long series? One thing is certain: after this episode, ” Here It All Begins” will never be more aptly named.
