Black Doves, Season 1
Since its release on December 5th, Black Doves has remained in the highly sought-after top 10 of Netflix's most-watched programs. What's the secret? It blends the festive atmosphere that enchants London's streets with a mysterious plot that has little to do with Christmas. In six episodes, this British series features the irresistible Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, the wife of a defense secretary... a status that turns out to be her cover.
Working for a private espionage organization known as the Black Doves - "black doves," her life takes a dramatic turn when her lover, played by Andrew Koji, is murdered in broad daylight after making a crucial call. Who killed him, and why? Helen is determined to investigate, even if it puts her double life at risk.
Now available on Netflix
War Messengers, by Tyler Perry (2024)
Incredible but true: although the story of World War II has been taken on by cinema, many of its chapters have managed to slip under the radar of filmmakers. War Messengers aims to shed light on the one that concerns the only African American women's battalion of the conflict, the "6888th Postal Battalion".
In this historical drama, we discover the crucial role that several women played in providing logistical support to American troops. Guided by Captain Charity Adams (Kerry Washington), they enabled thousands of soldiers to keep faith by delivering their mail, despite facing discrimination.racial and sexist everyday life. An illustrated story making its screen debut for the first time, based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel.
On December 20 on Netflix
Squid Game, season 2
After three years away, Squid Game and Seong Gi-Hun, the legendary clumsy happy survivor, are back at the end of the month. The events will pick up three years after player 456's victory: he finally refused to go to the United States and is returning with a new goal. To achieve it, he dives back into a Squid Game that’s even more mo...Just like never before where he will face decisive challenges with participants who all dream of winning the 45.6 billion won prize.
In this new installment, the much-feared game of 1,2,3, Sun is making a comeback, along with the introduction of the giant doll's boyfriend, Young-hee's partner, titled Cheol-su. This is sure to raise the stakes even higher for fans, who have been warming up by participating in the huge game of 1, 2, 3, Sun on the Champs-Élysées themed around the series.
On December 26 on Netflix
The Day of the Jackal, Season 1
We've gotten to know him as a true...
;Recently in Fantastic Beasts, a prequel to Harry Potter, but it's in a completely different style that Eddie Redmayne tries his hand in this new adaptation of the literary thriller The Jackal - having been on the big screen twice, this time it's a series.Here, the teenager transforms into a hitman: the actor plays a solitary assassin - the Jackal, of course - who is handsomely paid to eliminate his targets. He is talented but finds himself up against someone just as clever when a British intelligence officer (Lashana Lynch) takes an interest in him. A thrilling cat-and-mouse chase then kicks off across Europe... and the end of the trail looks to be particularly tight!
Already available on Amazon Prime
The Sticky, season 1
What is the biggest heist in the history of Canada ? No jewels or drugs in this story, but rather... tons and tons of maple syrup. This precious nectar is called liquid gold for a reason: in 2011, a burglary at the national strategic reserve led to a loss of 18 million Canadian dollars. This incredible tale reached the ears of Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, who decided to create a comedy crime series called The Sticky.
In this series, we follow Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale), a maple producer threatened by the seizure of her maple farm by a corrupt bureaucrat. This drives her to crime and leads her to team up with a failed mobster and a security agent seeking recognition.
to steal several tons of syrup.Now available on Amazon Prime
Furiosa - a Mad Max saga, by George Miller (2024)
With only 948,000 tickets sold in French theaters, the spin-off of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) flopped upon its release last May. Yet, it’s full of quality, starting with its lead actress, Anya Taylor-Joy, who takes over from Charlize Theron, who played the title role in 2015. She embodies Furiosa, a young girl torn from her family and caught in the grasp of a vast horde of bikers led by the warlord Dementus.
Having become a g...wild warrior, she has only one desire, to go home, but not without succumbing to her obsession with vengeance. An explosive piece that enriches the Mad Max universe with generosity, always featuring successful special effects, captivating music, over-the-top action scenes, and, of course, plenty of motorized vehicles.
Already available on Canal +
A Life, by James Hawes (2023)
Have you ever heard of the British resistance hero Nicholas Winton? He also had to wait decades before his existence was celebrated in film, even though the show that revealed his heroism dates back to 1988. Let us explain.
He...Four decades ago, French historian Elisabeth Maxwell managed to get her hands on documents belonging to a certain Nicholas Winton. To her astonishment, she discovered that this London banker had helped rescue 669 Jewish children during the Second World War. This remarkable find led to a legendary television moment on the show "That's Life" on BBC, where Winton met some of the children he had saved. A Life reflects on this commitment and presents us with a heartbreaking biopic, surely thanks to the masterful performance by Anthony Hopkins.
On December 17 on Canal +
Vice Ver
sa 2, by Kelsey Mann (2024)
By introducing Vice Versa to the world in 2017, Pixar added a new classic to its already rich catalog. Capturing the emotions of an 11-year-old girl with such finesse is no small feat, and with this second installment, the animation studio remains true to its first success. Riley, now a teenager, is in middle school. She's surrounded by her best friends but is also battling with doubts and anxieties: alongside the emotions from her first day - joy, sadness, or anger - new, unwanted feelings - anxiety, envy, boredom, and embarrassment - suddenly take over her mind.
As inspiring and innovative as ever, we can relate even more to Riley, a young girl caught in the turmoil of adolescence, those struggles that are hard to escape but are now recognized as key elements in the journey toward adulthood.
On December 24th on Canal +
