Welcome to the must-watch French TV shows! Get ready to discover some of the best French TV series! Let's dive right in!
In 2008-2009, France and Europe were rocked by the "carbon quotas" scam, where billions disappeared in a market meant to fight global
warming. A group from Belleville joined forces with an elite trader, setting off a web of deception. A determined investigator relentlessly
pursued them, uncovering a world of greed and betrayal. This French TV show explores human passions and moral dilemmas, far beyond
self-interest.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.6/10
2023
Inside the DGSE, the “Bureau des Légendes” manages the most important agents: clandestine operatives. These agents live under fabricated
identities in hostile countries, targeting individuals for recruitment as sources. After a six-year mission in Damascus, the protagonist,
code-named “Malotru,” is promoted and reintegrating into his real life. However, he struggles to let go of his legend and the identity he
assumed in Syria, despite security protocols.
★★★★★★★★★☆
IMDb RATING 8.7/10
2015
Baron Noir follows Philippe Rickwaert, a man driven by revenge after being betrayed by his mentor in the presidential race. Determined to rebuild, he uses cunning and connections to fight back, even teaming up with his enemy’s adviser. Caught between truth and lies, Rickwaert navigates a world of politics, crime, and shifting allegiances. His life spirals into organized chaos, as he cultivates friendships across society’s strata.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.8/10
2016
In the late 80s, women in Northern France were repeatedly assaulted along the Samber River, but the police failed to connect the cases. As
the attacks continued, the justice system struggled to keep up with the mounting incidents. It took 30 years to catch the man responsible
for at least 54 assaults. The investigation’s journey, spanning from the 80s to 2018, coincides with the rise of the #MeToo movement.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 8.0/10
2023
Set in a Paris courthouse, this series follows a prosecutor, a police captain, an investigating judge, and a criminal lawyer navigating the
system's intricacies. The discovery of a young girl's brutalised body leads to a shocking investigation. Benoît Faye, best friend of the
prosecutor, finds himself entangled in a web of corruption, money, sex, and politics. As the case unfolds, the courthouse's hidden realities
come to light.
★★★★★★★★★☆
IMDb RATING 8.5/10
2005
In autumn 2015, after the November 13th attacks, Dr. Philippe Dayan, a psychiatrist, sees five patients each week. The episodes follow his appointments: a surgeon on Monday, a police officer on Tuesday, an athlete on Wednesday, and a couple in crisis on Thursday. On Fridays, he consults his supervisor, Esther, reflecting on his own struggles. The series delves into the psychological impact of trauma and personal doubt.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 8.2/10
2021
The TV show is inspired by the legend of King Arthur, offering a humorous take on the story. It depicts King Arthur struggling to live up to
the mission the gods have entrusted to him. Surrounded by the utterly incompetent Knights of the Round Table, they must navigate the
collapse of the Roman Empire while still trying to find the Holy Grail.
★★★★★★★★★☆
IMDb RATING 8.8/10
2004
For 9 weeks, 13 women will compete in a stunning villa to win the heart of Marc, an airline pilot searching for true love and companionship.
With each week, romantic challenges and eliminations intensify. Which contestant will spark the flame and capture his heart? This French TV
show is a hilarious parody of the American reality show The Bachelor.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.1/10
2020
Upon learning that cannabis will be legalized, Joseph, a failed entrepreneur, decides to transform his father’s kosher butcher shop into the
first marijuana coffeeshop in France. With the help of his quirky family and friends, he navigates the challenges of his bold new venture,
blending business ambitions with family dynamics.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.4/10
2018
It consists of short videos showcasing typical funny moments in French life, depicting ways of living, habits, humor, and using slang vocabulary. Season 2 was released in 2025, 10 years later, and it was a huge hit with the French audience. This new season is quite different from the first one: the episodes are longer, around 50 minutes, and the story is more in-depth.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 8.4/10
2011
In the same style as the first season of Bref, Bloqués is also available for free on YouTube. The show features short,
quirky videos that follow the lives of two adults, Gringe and Orelsan, as they lounge on their couch and discuss various aspects of life,
from absurd everyday situations to deeper philosophical thoughts, blending humor and wit in every conversation.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.8/10
2015
Julien, a 31 year old man who is everything else but grown-up. Without a job and without money has he just been more or less forced to
move back home to his mom in his home town. Back there he happens to meet his first young love, Marie who works as a teacher at their old
college. She reveals a secret, that well, sets a new point in his life.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.5/10
2015
Elsa, on the verge of turning thirty and stuck in an uninspiring job, finds herself still hung up on her ex-boyfriend two years after their breakup. Her friends, hoping to help her break out of her rut and find confidence, decide to hire a male escort to take her on a few dates.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.1/10
2018
SKAM follows five high school girls—Emma, Manon, Daphné, Alexia, and Imane—as they navigate friendship, love, loss, and identity. The series explores their personal journeys toward adulthood. Together, they face the challenges of modern life with the support of each other.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 8.1/10
2018
Un gars / une fille is a French TV show with 6-minute episodes about the humorous daily life of a couple, Jean ("Loulou") and Alexandra ("Chouchou"). It depicts relatable situations at home, in the kitchen, on the phone, and more.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
IMDb RATING 7.4/10
1999
Aboard their workshop truck, Fred, Jamy, and Sabine show us that science is everywhere around us. Curious and adventurous, Fred and Sabine
carry out real-life observations, exploring often inaccessible locations to take us to the heart of the subject. With his simple and clever
models, Jamy, a scholar and educator, highlights their findings in his mobile laboratory. It’s the perfect way to understand a natural
phenomenon or scientific theory!
★★★★★★★★☆☆
IMDb RATING 8.2/10
1993
The series follows the life of Lilianne Bettencourt and the people around her in the years leading up to her death. The major characters
included her daughter, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, photographer, Francois-Marie Banier and her butler, Pascal Bonnefoy.
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
IMDb RATING 6.8/10
2023
The fragile balance between the wealthy city of Piltover and the gritty underworld of Zaun begins to unravel. Tensions escalate with the
invention of "hextech," a technology that allows anyone to harness magical energy in Piltover, while in Zaun, a dangerous new drug
called "shimmer" transforms people into monsters. The rivalry between the two cities tears apart families and friendships, as Arcane
explores the relationships that shape some of League of Legends' most iconic champions, including Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce, Viktor,
and Ekko.
★★★★★★★★★☆
IMDb RATING 9.0/10
2021
