Here it all begins: when will Teyssier return to the Institute? We finally have the answer! [SPOILER]
Fans of Here It All Begins can finally breathe a sigh of relief: Emmanuel Teyssier’s grand return is about to shake up the Auguste Armand Institute. After several weeks of absence, the iconic chef, played by Benjamin Baroche, is preparing to take back the reins of his elite school, and his return won’t go unnoticed. If the students thought they could breathe a little without his iron fist and sharp remarks, they’ll soon be disappointed. The episode dedicated to this comeback promises powerful moments, explosive confrontations, and a new dynamic that could change everything.
Since his departure, the Institute has experienced its ups and downs. Between tensions surrounding the Best Chef competition, internal rivalries, and recent scandals, notably the Carla photo affair, the atmosphere has never been so unstable. Antoine and Rose, who remained at the helm, have tried to maintain a fragile balance, but Teyssier’s absence has been sorely felt. Some teachers miss his rigor, while others still relish the newfound freedom. Among the students, the lack of a strong reference point is felt, and many await his return with impatience mixed with apprehension.
It was in this tense context that the news broke: Teyssier was returning. The announcement spread like wildfire through the corridors. The reactions were immediate and mixed. While some already feared the return of his scathing criticism, others saw it as a sign of renewal. Constance, his wife, was the first to know. She knew that this return wasn’t just professional: it was also a way for Emmanuel to regain control of his life after a complicated period. The man, weakened physically and psychologically by his sudden departure, seemed to have taken a step back… but we know him: his fiery temperament hasn’t disappeared.
Teyssier’s return is being prepared in the greatest secrecy. The teaching staff is not unanimous. Antoine fears his presence will reignite tensions, while Rose hopes he will be able to restore discipline among the students. But neither can deny his importance in the history and reputation of the Institute. When the moment finally arrives, the staging is worthy of the character: Teyssier makes a dramatic entrance in the middle of a pastry class, surprising everyone. Silence falls instantly. With a piercing gaze, he sweeps the room before dropping a sentence that cracks like a whip: “So, who let the grade drop while I was gone?”
The students, torn between admiration and fear, immediately understand that nothing will ever be the same again. His charismatic and intimidating presence reestablishes a clear hierarchy. Teyssier effortlessly takes his place, as if he had never left. Yet, something has changed within him. More thoughtful, more observant, he seems ready to confront the mistakes of the past while imposing new rules. But his return doesn’t please everyone. Some teachers, notably Clotilde, fear losing the fragile balance they had found in his absence.
The reaction among the students is just as strong. Théo, his son, doesn’t hide his emotion at the thought of seeing his father again, even though their relationship remains complex. The young chef, now more mature, wants to prove that he no longer needs Teyssier’s shadow to shine. Anaïs, for her part, is cautious: she knows the director’s methods all too well and knows that he doesn’t return without a reason. As for Carla, still weakened by the recent scandal, she fears the chef’s merciless judgment, aware that nothing escapes him.
Teyssier’s return will also disrupt several parallel plots. By regaining control, he intends to restore order to the ranks. He calls an emergency meeting with the entire teaching staff to take an unfiltered look at the current situation. Between frank criticism, sarcastic barbs, and immediate decisions, he proves that he has lost none of his authority. Some accuse him of being too harsh, others admire his lucidity. But Teyssier, true to himself, listens only to his own vision. He wants to restore the Institute to the rigor and excellence for which it has made its reputation.
However, behind this facade of firmness, the episode reveals a more human side of the character. Constance notices that her husband seems more fragile than before, as if he were carrying the weight of painful introspection. His exchanges with Théo and Anaïs reveal a man in search of redemption, aware that he has sometimes crossed certain boundaries. He doesn’t say it openly, but we sense that he wants to repair what has been broken. Her absence has made him realize that he is not invincible, and that he must now find a new balance between demanding and kindness.
But of course, Here It All Begins wouldn’t be true to itself without a good dose of dramatic tension. Teyssier’s return immediately brings old rivalries back to the fore. Clotilde, convinced he’s trying to push her out, is already preparing a counterattack. Antoine, tired of the conflicts, tries to mediate. And among the students, tensions are rekindled. Some dread the new challenges he’ll impose, others are galvanized by his presence. The competition is back in full swing, each wanting to impress the master.
The highlight of the episode comes during a memorable speech where Teyssier, facing all the students gathered in the amphitheater, solemnly announces his official return. In a serious but passionate tone, he declares that he wants to make this new year “the most demanding, but also the most brilliant in the history of the Institute.” His words resonate like both a promise and a threat. Behind him, the banner of rigor rises once again, and everyone understands that the interlude of calm is well and truly over.
This grand return marks a turning point in the series. Teyssier, both formidable and fascinating, resumes his central role in the upcoming intrigues. Alliances will be redrawn, ambitions will clash, and some buried secrets could well resurface under his reign. His comeback promises a new era of rivalries, emotions, and twists and turns.
Thus, in the October 17 episode of Here It All Begins , fans witness the rebirth of the legendary leader, more determined than ever to take back what belongs to him. The Institute finds its pillar, its students reunite with their mentor—or their worst nightmare—and a decisive page opens in the history of the series. Yes, Emmanuel Teyssier is back… and with him, the entire balance of the Institute is about to be upset.
