This is where it all begins: “Do you want to screw everything up?” – The full recap for Thursday, November 6, 2025 [SPOILERS]

The November 6, 2025 episode of Here It All Begins promises to be one of the most explosive of the week. At the Auguste Armand Institute, tensions are rising to unprecedented levels: betrayals, confessions, thwarted ambitions, and revealed secrets intertwine in an atmosphere that is as electric as it is captivating. Students and teachers will have to confront their own contradictions, and some truths may well shatter everything.

From the very first minutes, a tense scene sets the tone. Boris and Muriel, deep in conversation in the kitchen, clash over how to present their culinary project. Muriel, a perfectionist to the point of obsession, wants to control everything. Boris, for his part, is fed up with feeling sidelined. “Do you want to screw everything up?” he snaps, exasperated by her bossy attitude. This confrontation, initially professional, quickly turns into a personal vendetta. Resentments simmering for weeks erupt, and their voices echo through the corridors.

Their argument is obvious to everyone. Claire and Clotilde, alerted by the noise, intervene to try and calm things down. But the two young cooks, too hurt by their respective frustrations, refuse to calm down. This conflict reveals a deeper unease within the team: each person is trying to prove their worth, even if it means crushing the others. Clotilde, always concerned about the smooth running of the internal competition, fears that this discord will compromise the Institute’s reputation.

Meanwhile, another duo is attracting attention: Penelope and Gaëtan. After weeks of unspoken words, an honest conversation finally takes place between them. Penelope, troubled by her feelings, confides in Gaëtan in a moment of intense vulnerability. She admits that she has never stopped thinking about him, but that she fears their relationship will jeopardize her position at the Institute. Gaëtan, touched by her sincerity, gently replies, “You can’t always control everything.” This tender scene contrasts sharply with the tense atmosphere of the rest of the episode.

Meanwhile, Teyssier continues his personal investigation. The headmaster, always on the lookout for the slightest scandal, senses that something is afoot behind the rivalries between students. His intuition doesn’t fail him: a major secret threatens the group’s stability. While searching through the files, he discovers troubling inconsistencies in some students’ evaluations. One of them appears to have been favored… but by whom? The cunning Teyssier decides to keep this information to himself—for now.

Meanwhile, Anaïs and Salomé find themselves facing a moral dilemma. As they prepare their next course, they discover that a key ingredient has been sabotaged. The olive oil, replaced with an adulterated version, threatens to ruin their recipe. Who could have done such a thing? Suspicion quickly falls on a jealous rival, but no tangible evidence confirms this theory. Tensions rise between the teams, and the already fragile trust erodes even further.

The day takes a darker turn when an unexpected event shatters the Institute’s apparent calm. Catherine, a member of the board, makes a dramatic entrance for a surprise audit. She demands explanations regarding inventory management and expenses for the last quarter. Her tone is icy, and her pointed glances at Clotilde speak volumes: a confrontation is brewing. In a tense scene, Catherine confronts Clotilde, implying that she is concealing irregularities. This direct attack unsettles Clotilde, but she defends herself with dignity.

Later, in the gardens, Boris meets with Muriel to try and defuse the situation. But instead of calming things down, their conversation spirals out of control again. Boris accuses her of lying from the start, of manipulating others to save her own skin. Muriel, stung by his remarks, retorts that he doesn’t understand the pressure she’s under. The argument escalates until a revelation comes: Muriel admits to having withheld crucial information from her team—a miscalculation in their menu that could jeopardize everything during the final tasting. Furious, Boris leaves, determined to reveal everything to Teyssier.

Meanwhile, the first-year students helplessly witness this open warfare between their seniors. Malik, ever observant, understands that this crisis goes beyond simple competition. He speaks to Leonard, who tries to intervene discreetly to prevent a scandal. But at the Institute, secrets never stay buried for long.

The late afternoon marked a dramatic turning point. Teyssier, alerted by Boris, summoned Muriel to his office. The confrontation between them was exceptionally intense. Cornered, Muriel tried to defend herself, but the director let nothing slide. “You think you can fool me?” he snapped, his gaze piercing. She finally broke down and confessed. Teyssier, cold and implacable, warned her: if she wanted to save her career, she would have to publicly denounce herself before he did.

This humiliation is a devastating blow for Muriel. She leaves the office in tears, aware that her reputation is at stake. Outside, she runs into Catherine, who stares at her sternly. A silent tension settles between the two women—a tension that hints at a shared secret. Catherine seems to know far more than she’s willing to admit.

Evening falls on the Institute, but calm is far from returning. In the tasting room, the teams are busy preparing for the big event the next day. Faces are grim, glances averted. Everyone is bracing themselves to face the consequences of their choices. Teyssier, from his office, observes all this with an enigmatic smile: he knows the storm is only just beginning.

In the final minutes of the episode, a poignant scene brings the day to a close. Muriel, alone in the kitchen, devastated, stares at the menu she had worked so hard on. She whispers, “I’ve ruined everything…” Suddenly, a figure appears behind her: it’s Boris. Unexpectedly, he extends his hand and simply says, “So, shall we fix it together?” This unexpected gesture hints at a possible reconciliation—but also at a fragile alliance, ready to shatter at the slightest misstep.

The November 6, 2025 episode of Here It All Begins stands out as a distillation of everything that makes the series so compelling: interwoven storylines, raw emotions, and sharp dialogue. The characters are more human than ever, torn between ambition, pride, and guilt. The writing brilliantly illuminates the complex power dynamics within the Institute, while exploring the fine line between success and betrayal.

This chapter leaves behind a burning question: how far are they willing to go to achieve their dreams? One thing is certain — at the Auguste Armand Institute, the flames of passion and rivalry are not about to be extinguished.