What Happens at the End of The Chameleon Slayer?

Pattern never changes. She finds lonely, anonymous, almost invisible women doing menial jobs, becomes their friend and confidante and then kills them and takes their identity, their job and their apartment. Police investigator Judith Corel serves as bait in an attempt to trap the chameleon killer.

Josée Dayan's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Catherine Frot (Elle)'s journey. She finds lonely, anonymous, almost invisible women doing menial jobs, becomes their friend and confidante and then kills them and takes their identity, their job and their apartment.

How Does Catherine Frot (Elle)'s Story End?

• Catherine Frot: Catherine Frot's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Jeanne Balibar (Judith): Jeanne Balibar's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Julie Depardieu (Jenny Cosson): Julie Depardieu's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Chameleon Slayer Mean?

The ending of The Chameleon Slayer brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Catherine Frot's story may not satisfy all audiences.