Here it all starts early: the week of October 13 promises to be explosive – betrayals, secrets and revelations on the menu [SPOILER]
The week of October 13th at the Auguste Armand Institute promises to be full of emotions and twists and turns. As tensions rise in kitchens and hearts, new secrets come to light and some friendships shatter. Between thwarted ambitions, burning jealousies, and painful truths, students and teachers will experience decisive days. Here It All Begins promises a series of episodes where culinary passion mixes with the most intense drama.
From the start of the week, a competitive wind blows through the Institute. Teyssier, true to form, sets a new challenge to his students: create an exceptional dish around the theme of “forbidden taste.” A daring exercise that will put everyone to the test. Behind the stove, rivalries are exacerbated. Carla, still weakened by her recent failures, tries to outdo herself, while Bérénice, supported by Tom, begins to assert herself. But the atmosphere quickly deteriorates: certain buried tensions resurface, and Teyssier’s criticisms, more bitter than ever, will hurt more than one student.
Meanwhile, at the management level, things are getting complicated for Clotilde. Determined to defend her vision of cooking against Teyssier, she must also face personal problems. Her son Jérémy returns to the Institute earlier than expected, bringing with him news that threatens to upset the family’s balance. This unexpected return reawakens old wounds and forces Clotilde to make difficult choices between her role as a mother and that of a demanding chef. The viewer discovers a vulnerable Clotilde, torn between duty and emotion.
Meanwhile, Enzo and Vic are growing closer again. After weeks of misunderstandings and arguments, a dramatic event brings them together. A kitchen error causes an accident with potentially fatal consequences. This incident acts as a shock: Enzo realizes he no longer wants to lose Vic, while she realizes she still has feelings for him. But their budding reconciliation doesn’t please everyone. Some take a dim view of this alliance, especially as secrets related to the incident begin to leak out…
Midweek marks a turning point for Anaïs. Shaken by Teyssier’s decisions and the fierce competition within the Double A, she doubts her place. Her bond with Lisandro, though still strong, is faltering. Professional pressures and jealousy are causing the couple to break down, and they are going through a difficult time. A new guest chef at the Institute, known for her severity, further complicates matters: Anaïs sees her as a mentor, but Lisandro sees her as a dangerous rival. This unexpected triangle adds palpable emotional tension to every scene.
Meanwhile, the first-year brigade is experiencing a week of chaos. Jim, always unpredictable, causes a scandal by questioning a leader’s instructions during a service. His rebellious attitude earns him new enemies, but also the discreet respect of some classmates who see him as a free spirit. Behind his insolent facade, however, Jim hides a dark secret: he receives anonymous messages threatening to reveal a past he thought was over. His strange behavior attracts suspicion, especially from Billie, who decides to conduct her own investigation.
As the days pass, tensions peak around Thursday, October 16. The Institute is preparing a major culinary event open to the public: a prestigious dinner where each student must present a creation. But the preparations quickly turn tragic. Sabotage is discovered in the kitchens: a missing ingredient, a tampered sauce, a ruined dish. Everything points to Carla, who finds herself at the center of the storm. Humiliated, she fiercely denies the facts, but no one seems to believe her. Only Tom, true to himself, refuses to let her down. Together, they search for the truth… and discover that they’ve been manipulated from the start.
As the week draws to a close, the masks fall. Behind the sabotage lies a carefully orchestrated revenge. A student, who has remained in the shadows for several episodes, decides to make Teyssier pay for his contempt and humiliation. Teyssier, upon discovering the betrayal, flies into a rage. True to his reputation, he doesn’t hesitate to use his authority to punish the guilty, even if it means going too far. The Institute then becomes a battlefield where fear and mistrust take hold. Even the most loyal begin to doubt their leader.
In the final episodes of the week, an unexpected event shakes everyone up: a surprise inspection by the ministry. Officials arrive at the institute unannounced, assessing teaching methods, security, and internal management. For Teyssier and Clotilde, it’s the moment of reckoning. The slightest misstep could be costly. While the adults fight to save the school’s reputation, the students continue to face their own inner crises. The future of many of them hangs by a thread.
On Friday, October 17, everything unfolds at breakneck speed. The inspection reveals several irregularities, but above all, an anonymous witness draws attention to the behavior of certain teachers. Teyssier is directly targeted. Faced with serious accusations, he refuses to justify himself and leaves the room before everyone’s stunned eyes. This sudden departure leaves a huge void at the Institute. The students are divided: some defend him body and soul, others are delighted to see him finally waver. Clotilde, for her part, understands that this chaos could well cost her more than she imagines.
The week ends with a final, gripping cliffhanger: an anonymous message sent to all the students reveals compromising information about Teyssier… but also about another teacher no one suspected. The mystery deepens, promising an even more intense sequel. Between rivalries, manipulations, and thwarted desires, Here It All Begins confirms once again that at the Institute, the kitchen is just a pretext: it’s human passions that simmer the hottest.
In the week of October 13th, emotions run high, secrets explode, and alliances crumble. No character emerges unscathed. As the flames of the furnaces rise, so do those of hearts, heralding a fiery autumn at the Auguste Armand Institute… and a tomorrow full of promise, but also of danger.
