The series (international title: Happily Married ) is widely considered a masterpiece of contemporary Quebecois television, blending dark comedy with a gritty crime thriller aesthetic. Set in 1974, it follows two suburban couples—the Delisles and the Paquettes—who descend into a life of organized crime after dropping their children off at summer camp. Critical Consensus
: The show explores what happens when unremarkable suburbanites choose murder and criminality over the social taboo of divorce. Cest.Comme.Ca.Que.Je.Taime.S01.SweSub-EngSub.10...
: The script by François Létourneau is noted for its "corrosive" and "offbeat" humor that satirizes the traditional 1970s middle-class lifestyle. The series (international title: Happily Married ) is
: Marilyn Castonguay's portrayal of Huguette Delisle is frequently highlighted as a standout, showing a complex transformation from a dissatisfied housewife to a ruthless crime boss. : The script by François Létourneau is noted
: It touches on feminism, unionism, and the "turbulent" social shifts of 1970s Quebec.