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Tonight at the iconic Lido in Paris, Netflix presents its first-ever French show. In front of advertisers, local advertising executives and programming executives touted the current state of the ad-supported tier and made several announcements, most of which were about unscripted programming. Here’s everything revealed.
It seems clear that Netflix France is optimistic about unscripted content, including documentaries, game shows, and new formats. Because good deeds happened on the finale day, which was themed around MMA competitions. arenaWhat the streamer revealed new schoolFrench rap competition is set to return in 2027… However, there will be a new panel of judges to replace artists SDM, Oli and Theodora. Additionally, a French iteration was announced. love is blind It has been renewed for a second season, scheduled to be released in 2028.
Love Is Blind France is set to return in 2028 with hosts Teddy Riner and Luthna Plocus.
The streamer went on to release a brief teaser for the comedy format, which was filmed under the radar. It’s a reboot of the candid camera skits starring Belgian comedian François Damiens. Hidden Camera by François Damiens It’s a reboot of a show from the early 2000s. François Lambrouille’s Trap; Speaking to French radio NRJ last spring, the comedian previously revealed that around 15 new skits were scheduled to be released “around Christmas.” They claimed it would be released before the end of the year, even though Netflix has yet to confirm the release date.
This announcement captures new ambitions for the unscripted format. A story from local trade Écran Total claimed up to five other shows were similar to this one. new school It may be released in a year.
new video Under Paris 2 and fog screening
The audience of French brand representatives and advertisers were then treated to a video of the upcoming scripted programming. Although we weren’t at the presentation, the press release lists the highlights. first scene of the sequel Under Paris 2Scheduled for release in 2027; New mystery thriller series fogwith Pio Marmai; And the movie reboot family pack With a new all-star cast including: Jamel Debuz and Monica Bellucci. The lineup presented is as follows.
- new season lupineComing next week;
- for eternal lifeAn action sequel starring Guillaume Canet is currently filming;
- 100% physiquefrench version Physics: 100Filmed last summer.
- Hunchback: Spirit of Paris, The new interpretation of the legend, directed by Jean-François Richet, is scheduled for release in late November.
- series based on school life;
- And finally, the series adaptation Life is a long and quiet riverCurrently filming in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
What was MIA at the event?
Elite Force, which starred Tomer Sisley last July, has officially remained in limbo for Season 2.
This event was the first major official update to the French-language content scheduled for release since January. western france Last March. Because it was created for advertisers rather than fans or media like TUDUM, it made a lot of sense to showcase engaging, unscripted content each week. As a result, the movie and series lineup still appears stacked. However, there was no mention of a returning scripted show. blood coast Season 3 cage No renewal has been announced for Season 2, and most importantly, the scripted show premiered in 2026. a strong candidate Elite Force (GIGN)which hit the top 10 in several regions last summer, remains in disgrace. Other shows include Last Spring Furies (Season 2), Comedy failure (despite being the creator) François Uzan We are deeply involved in the production of family pack 2). Likewise, there are no updates on its potential future. Call my agent! It was advertised as an event this fall. Netflix executives remained optimistic and were pleased with the launch. Fanny Herero-A film scripted during the La Rochelle sessions. All of these updates may or may not come within a few weeks, but they have provided a strong signal about the French side’s current priorities for the coming months.
What do you think about this preliminary update to the French line-up? Are you excited about the upcoming program? Sound off in the comments section below.