Number of Episodes: 52
Episode Length: 25-27 Minutes
Episodes 1 & 2: The Introduction
A day in the life of both Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrein Agreste. We see their everyday routine, their interactions with others; Marinette being more of a people pleaser with the way she tries to aid everyone, while Adrien is more of a cold and disinterested person. Both of them are lonely however, and the first appearance of the Miraculous grants them a way out, though Marinette does not think herself worthy at first, while Adrien would rather use it to have fun than fight. Both eventually team up to face against criminals, making their name, and realizing that they do want to keep on doing it.
Episodes 3-7: Acclimatizing Arc
During this period the dynamics between the characters are set and explored; Alya and Marinette, Adrien and Chloe, Luka and Lila, etc. We see their interactions, as well as the fight against someone note Akumas, among them Lila Rossi and Simon Grimault, who will have a greater role in the future. We also see the first inklings of the changes that being Miraculous Holders have on the heroes, as their previous relationships begin changing thanks to the new changes in their personalities, and the status quo begins to crack.
Episodes 8-9: Stormy Weather
First fight against Aurore Beaureal, a former weather forecaster who turned to darkness after she was fired for a younger woman. Her powers brought chaos to the weather of Paris, from thunderstorms to tornados, as well as heavy rains. Ladybug and Cat noir have to think outside the box for the first time in order to fight a villain that controls the elements and can fly around. First time we see the dynamic between them be more than just fight against the Akuma as they formulate plans, with Ladybug displaying her analytical skills.
Episode 10: School Politics
Episode dealing with school drama, and Marinette starting to assert herself for the first time as she leaves the School Journal as she finally stands up for what she wants to do. Adrien meets Nino for the first time, and takes him under his wing to protect him from bullies. Chloe and Adrien have their first ever fight, though there is no break on their friendship. Chloe is sad seeing her friend just moving in a different direction from where they used to be.
Episode 11-12: Mr. Pigeon
Fight against Xavier Ramier, who with his control over the pigeons of Paris is able to create grand flocks that just harass everyone, just as the pigeons are harassed by the humans. First appearance of Andre Bourgeois as the Mayor, as well as Julekka who starts working with Alya in the newspaper, both of them complimenting each other. Once more, Ladybug and Cat Noir manage to save the day. Luka is seen taking notes on their fighting style and delivering it to Lila. There seems to be unwillingness on his part, though not enough to go against her.
Episodes 13-14: Old Friendships
Things come to a head as both Marinette and Adrien have to confront their previous relationships as full drama comes to be. Meanwhile Hawkmoth begins plotting as a new Cult being forming through a mysterious individual, as people begin to be gathered in order to worship Hawkmoth, seeing Ladybug and Cat Noir as enemies. Confrontation between Alya and Marinette, as well as between Adrein and Chloe. Marinette and Alya no longer friends, but the former finds a new one in the form of Rose Lavillant. Adrein and Chloe manage to salvage their friendship, though it will be a difficult path.
Episodes 15-16: Magician of Misfortune
Jean Duparc, a former magician looks at the new generation and wishes he could once more live his glory days. He's akumatized, kidnapping civilians to force them to watch his shows, and taking some as "volunteers" for his many magic tricks. Ladybug and Cato Noir are caught in them due to his sleight of hand and illusions on more than one occasion before they finally catch him. Lila Rossi meets with the "Cult of Hawkmoth", offering what she has been able to fond about both of the heroes in exchange for a chance to regain the powers she had. She's given a new job; find who Ladybug and Cat Noir are.
Episodes 17-18: The Mime
Fred Haprele, a juvenile delinquent, is caught by the police and put into probation pending testimony from witnesses. Once akumatized, his powers create a barrier of silence wherever he moves, which expands more and more, making it so that no sound is heard, creating chaos and panic. Ladybug and Cat Noir have to find a way to communicate, or even fight this new menace, while trying to find who it is that's causing this. we begin to see some cracks in the dynamic between the two heroes, which is played it off with laughter.
Episode 19: Hawkmoth
A day in the life of Hawkmoth, aka Gabriel Agreste, looking into his past, his motivations, as well as his relationship with both his son and his assistant Nathalie Sancoeur. The interactions with his spies in the "Cult of Hawkmoth" that reveals the leader to be Simon Grimault, the previous Akuma who was defeated near the beginning of the series.
Episodes 20-21: Kung Food
Wang Cheng, Marinette's uncle, and a famous Chef, agrees to take on Marinette and Rose as apprentices in time for a Gala he's been hired by the mayor. Nearly everyone will be invited, including Gabriel Agreste and Adrien. Chloe causes issues which have him fired and akumatized. Ladybug is more distressed than usual while Cat Noir tries to defend Chloe when she starts badmouthing her. Adrien beings noticing something's off with his father, but is not sure what exactly. Adrien and Chloe get more distant as he comforts Marinette near the end.
Episodes 22-24: Rogercop
Roger Raincomprix, a police officer with a passion for justice, gets on the bad side of Chloe which has him demoted. Learning that he's Sabrina's father she tries to remedy the situation but it's too late. Roger's akumatized and begins a campaign of terror and law across Paris, punishing every little infraction. He defeats both Ladybug and Cat Noir at first, causing them to retreat. Ladybug tries to think of a plan, Cat tries to help but is pushed aside, showing more cracks in their partnership, as he begins thinking he's only being seen as a sidekick. Victory is eventually theirs when Chloe aids them as a distraction for one moment for Rogercop to be defeated.
Episodes 25-27: Search for the Miraculous
Cat Noir and Ladybug each look for clues for Hawkmoth, meeting with previous Akumatized victims trying to live their lives, remembering the previous fights and the ways they managed to hold them back (These are mostly clip shows). Tikki and Plagg reveal some of the history of the Miraculous, as well as their abilities (mostly relating to the three current holders). Lila and Simon finally meet with Hawkmoth, who lets them know of what their plan will be for the city.
Episodes 28-30: Copycat
Theo Barbot, an actor and massive fan of Cat noir, is akumatized and gains the power to imitate anyone. He uses this to turn into Cat Noir, committing all sorts of crimes and blackening his reputation. Adrien does not understand what's going on and fights him on his own, only for Copycat to escape and Ladybug to arrive in order to arrest him. Cat noir now has to find Copycat and fend off/hide from ladybug at the same time. Alya helps in finding out the truth thanks to their investigations. She and Marinette make peace between each other, accepting that though they have different interests, it does not mean they have to fight all the time.
Episodes 31-33: Darkblade
Armand D'argencourt, professional fencer, is defeated for the first time, causing him to feel humiliation and rage. He's turned into Darkblade and seeks for any and all strong opponents to challenge and prove his superiority. Lila starts slowly but surely closing the net around Ladybug and Cat Noir. The truth about Luka aiding Lila is revealed; She's found out a secret that could destroy his sister's reputation, and he follows her orders so that it does not get revealed.
Episode 34-35: Cult of Hawkmoth
The doings of the "Cult of Hawkmoth", the de-Akumatized victims, as well as the criminals working with said cult. Former Akumas who want to live their lives, want to be akumatized again, or have now fallen into the criminal lifestyle since no one would trust them. Ladybug and Cat noir discuss Hawkmoth as they fight criminals. The mayor is seen speaking to someone important, all the while Chloe is alone, not being able to get ahold of Adrien like before.
Episodes 36-38: The Evilustrator
Nathaniel Kurtzberg is an artist who's managed to climb to the top through blackmail, lying, and outright fraud. When he's finally exposed he's akumatized into the Evilustrator, with the ability to not only bring to life any and all pieces of art, but also used his previous intelligence to sow discord between the heroes as he can see the tension between them and the growing distrust as well. Ladybug and Cat Noir eventually defeat him, but it take enough of a toll that they eventually go their own ways, the team splitting apart.
Episodes 39-43: Split Apart
Ladybug and Cat Noir split apart, as both sides deal with their hang ups and their different issues. Adrien and Chloe reconnect, with Adrien seeing that there seems to be something more going on with her life. Marinette starts thinking back on his previous work with Cat noir, thinking that she may have treated him more like a sidekick than a partner. Cat Noir speaks of his insecurities with Plagg, thinking he can't be like Ladybug, though Plagg comforts him that he does not need to, but that he has his own strengths. Both Ladybug and Cat noir fight crime independently, finding their own niche, improving for the next fight against Hawkmoth. Interactions and drama at school intensifies, as Lila beings building up the pressure for Hawkmoth's final plan.
Episodes 44-46: Stoneheart
Ivan Bruel, Mafia boss, has seen his entire operations be nearly destroyed thanks to Paris' heroes, and he will no longer have any more of it. He's akumatized into Stoneheart, with the ability to create stone golems to do his nefarious deeds. Ladybug is the first to arrive in the scene, and manages to find his secret headquarters. She nearly gets him, but more golems are made and she's eventually overwhelmed. Cat noir comes to help her, both sides working together seamlessly, finding a rhythm that helps them defeat the villain, once more making up and becoming a team, recognizing that alone they're strong, but together they're unstoppable.
Episodes 47-48: Calm before the storm
Days of peace for heroes and villains before the final confrontation. Hawkmoth prepares for the final day of Akumas, Marinette spends time with Rose, Alya and Julekka look through the previous entries, thinking on everything that's happened. Adrien convinces Chloe to try and be friendlier, with mixed results, all the while Lila is coming close to the final plan. Simon leads the Cult to its final plans.
Episodes 49-52: Endgame
Hawkmoth enacts his plan. Thanks to the climate of heightened emotion his cult and agent at school would have created, he Akumatizes a portion of the population. Then he forcefully Re-Akumatizes the previous Akumas both Ladybug and Cat Noir fought, heightening the terror in Paris. Ladybug and Cat Noir fight the Akumas, saving as many as they can, help their friends escape, face off against the Cult and eventually Hawkmoth. In the middle of the fight his mask falls off, Adrien sees it's his father, and attacks in a rage, nearly using Cataclysm before he's held back. Hawkmoth is defeated and captured. As he's being taken to prison he's asked by a reporter why he did this, he replies "I did it for my wife...Adrien, I hope you understand." before being taken away. Things go back to normal, school life is once more ongoing, but with new differences in dynamics; Adrien is more open, Marinette more assertive, new friends are made, etc. Ladybug and Cat Noir are once more looking at Paris at night. Cat Noir is about to reveal the truth about Hawkmoth, when a building blowing up has them rush over to help.
In a dark room there's a meeting, dark silhouettes listening as the man at the front explains how the city is in chaos, how Superheroes have brought nothing but a collapse on the old rules and institutions. And how they will get the city back. He moves to the light, showing the mayor, wearing a
ring in his hand.
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