The Count of Monte Cristo(2024)
French cinema still has bright days ahead, as shown by the box office results for 2024: three of the top five films were domestic productions. A Little Something Extra by comedian Artus attracted nearly 11 million viewers, closely followed by the Count of Monte Cristo, which was watched by around 9.4 million people in French theaters. Alexandre Dumas's work is making a vibrant comeback, even on streaming platforms: Canal + is about to host the swashbuckling film solidly led by Pierre Niney in the role of Edmond Dantès.
And plans are already underway for a second viewing. After the trilogy of The Three Musketeers, Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière have successfully reached the next...
to provide a stunning adaptation, worthy of the heritage of the thirty previous versions. A major critical and commercial success, largely due to the film's **casting** (featuring the ever-brilliant **Anaïs Demoustier** and the latest revelation from the crew, **Vassili Schneider**), and its **script**, which keeps you glued to your seat for a solid three hours without a break.On January 3rd on Canal +
Severance, season 2
In 2022, Severance made a lasting impression: we got to experience the curious routine of **Mark, Dylan, Irving**, and their new colleague **Helly** within a multinational company that separates, or rather dissociates, through surgical means.
The memories related to professional life and those connected to private life. Two years, a strike by the screenwriters in Hollywood and an internal conflict later, season 2 of the best series on Apple TV+ will finally be revealed.An original concept for a series that is just as unique : slow-paced but with a minimalist effective direction, this dystopian thriller about the world of work has managed to hypnotize us by questioning bureaucratic alienation, hierarchical manipulation, and the power of knowledge. We are expecting great things from this second installment, much of the plot remains a mystery.
en="allowfullscreen">On January 17 on Canal +
Asura, Season 1
We owe Hirokazu Kore-eda some heartfelt family dramas that really hit home: after Like Father, Like Son (2013), A Family Affair (Palme d'Or in 2017), and The Innocence (2023), the Japanese director tries his hand at a series with Asura, coming soon to Netflix. It’s no surprise that it draws inspiration from his favorite theme: family.
According to Variety, this new story unfolds in 1979. Here’s the synopsis: “One winter day, the four Takezawa sisters gather for the first time in a long while. Takiko suspects that their aging father, Kotaro, has a mistress.et a child. Although the other sisters find this incredible, they promise to hide it from their mother, Fuji. However, this excitement brings to light various conflicts and secrets lurking in the lives of the women. » Asura is inspired by the novel Ashura no Gotoku by the Japanese novelist and screenwriter Kuniko Mukoda.
On January 9 on Netflix
I Miss You, Season 1
The master of suspense Harlan Coben is teaming up again with the streaming platform with the red N, adapting one of his novels into a series for the eighth time. In I miss you, it’s once again a story of false pretenses that we’re talking about: Kat Donovan's fiancé (Rosalind Eleazar) hasn't been seen for eleven years, but he reappears as quickly as he vanished in the police officer's feed on a dating app. Josh’s (Richard Armitage) return forces Kat to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father's murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.
"This is the first time one of her series takes place in a city. There are only five episodes, so everything is very focused on each characterVictoria Asare-Archer. Will it achieve the same success as Double Bind, the British mini-series that became one of Netflix's most-watched mini-series? The suspense is still very much alive.
Available on Netflix
The Wolf's Chant (2019)
Among the top films of François Civil , alongside Crazy Love and Bac Nord, The Wolf's Chant makes its debut in Netflix's catalog. The darling of French cinema plays Chanteraide, one of the "golden ears" of the national navy, specialists in acoustic warfare. Renowned for being infallible, he nonetheless makes a mistake that puts his crew in mortal danger... And in his quest to make amends, he finds himself trapped in the midst of a ruthless machinery, in a world where the nuclear deterrence and misinformation rule. Antonin Baudry delivers a
Thrilling thriller mixing suspense, action, and drama in the oppressive confines of a submarine. Dive in!
Available on Netflix
On Call, Season 1
On Call, a brand new police drama created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, takes the viewer deep into police interventions on the streets of Long Beach, California. Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) plays a tough veteran, mentoring a young recruit played by Brandon Larracuente (Good Doctor). Together, they navigate through this demanding profession, striving to respond accurately to the ethical and moral dilemmas they face in a changing society. This leads to a successful serial immersion, especially thanks to a daring mix of handheld cameras, dash-cams - also known as "dashboard cameras" - and bodycams, a compact camera attached to the chest.
On January 9 on Prime Video
Unstoppable (2025)
First biopic for Jharrel Jerome, and what a debut it is! Recognized for his role in the Oscar-winning Moonlight, the actor...An American steps into the ring in the role of the extraordinary wrestling champion Anthony Robles. The man, now 36, emerged from obscurity by becoming the champion of Division 1 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), despite being born with only one leg. The biopic focuses on key elements of Robles' success, including his unwavering determination and the steadfast support from his mother (portrayed by the diva Jennifer Lopez) that he received.
On January 16 on Prime Video
Paradise, season 1
Created by Dan Fogelman, the mastermind behind This Is Us, Paradise is a thrilling tale...aptivant featuring Sterling K. Brown, who we know as Randall in the same series. The story unfolds in the heart of a utopian community where the most influential and powerful figures in the world coexist. This ideal harmony shatters when a gruesome murder shakes the place's apparent tranquility. A meticulous investigation begins, revealing a maze of secrets, lies, and imperfections that have been carefully hidden.
On January 28 on Disney +
