Able to take a couple of minutes to discover the 12 greatest French sequence on Netflix proper now?
Whether or not you’re within the temper for rollicking comedies, gripping dramas, fast-paced detective exhibits, or absolutely anything in between, Netflix has an excellent French TV sequence for you. So pop some popcorn (or seize an éclair) and take an hour or two to work in your French – whereas having a beautiful time – with these improbable French exhibits.
In spite of everything, there’s nothing higher than discovering a brand new favorite TV present, and studying a language on the similar time? You may’t beat it.
In the event you’re studying French, among the finest issues you are able to do to enhance your listening comprehension and your French accent is to immerse your self in French popular culture. And the way higher to practise French immersion than by binge watching a improbable present?
*We’ve marked which nation every sequence comes from as a result of, similar to with our favorite Netflix Spanish sequence, totally different French talking nations and totally different elements of France have totally different accents and phrases.
Enhance your French with these 12 French sequence on Netflix
All of those sequence can be found at current on US Netflix.
1. Dix pour cent (Name My Agent!) – 4 seasons (2018 – current)
Tomatometer: 96%
Style: Comedy, Drama
Nation of origin: France
A critically acclaimed, completely hilarious comedy sequence in regards to the private {and professional} struggles of the 4 lead brokers at a French expertise company. Dix pour cent advantages from cameos from a variety of French celebrities who’re clearly having fun with their time on the present, plus a very lovable primary solid.
And, for followers of Dix pour cent who’ve already binged the entire sequence, there’s now Standing up. It’s a brand new French sequence on Netflix by Dix pour cent creator Fanny Herrero in regards to the French stand-up comedy scene.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
2. Osmosis – 1 season (2019)
Tomatometer: 100%
Style: Drama
Nation of origin: France
In Paris, someday within the not-so-distant future, two sensible siblings unveil a relationship app that makes use of a high-tech implant to match singles by mining their minds for info. As you’ll be able to think about, all doesn’t go to plan and the tech has unintended penalties. Drama ensues!
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
3. La Forêt (The Forest) – 1 season (2017)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Nation of origin: France, Belgium
Described as a French Broadchurch, La Forêt is a criminal offense drama in regards to the disappearance of a teenage woman in a small, tight-knit Belgian city surrounded by the Ardennes forest. The six episode miniseries is gripping from starting to finish, a must-watch for followers of darkish police dramas and small-town secrets and techniques.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
4. Au service de la France (A Very Secret Service) – 2 seasons (2015-2018)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Office Comedy, Political Drama
Nation of origin: France
This surprisingly mild, but addictive comedy a couple of fictional French spy company on the cusp of the Chilly Warfare is a enjoyable, bureaucratic interval piece, with some real wit and laughs. And, as a bonus for French learners, it was filmed partially in Morocco and features a backdrop of actual historic occasions. Which means you get to listen to a couple of non-France French accents and obtain a fast overview of what was occurring in French historical past across the Chilly Warfare. Fortunate you.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
5. Le Bazar de la Charité (The Bonfire of Future) – 1 season (2019)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Interval Drama
Nation of origin: France
Set in 1897 and centred round an actual hearth that killed 126 folks at an annual charity occasion for Parisian aristocracy, Le Bazar de la Charité is a fictionalised model of the story that follows the lives of three girls who attended the occasion, however survived. A bit of soapy (within the great way), this well-plotted and -paced costume drama set within the Belle Époque is effectively value a watch.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
6. The Circle Recreation (The Circle France) – 1 season (2020 – current)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Actuality Competitors
Nation of origin: France
In the event you preferred the sequence The Circle that hit Netflix in 2020, nice information – there’s a The Circle France ready for you! Whereas there are tons of top of the range French Netflix exhibits, we thought it was value together with a little bit satisfying sweet for the weary thoughts. The idea is straightforward – actuality contestants are stored separate (however in the identical constructing) and work together via a personal social community the place they current their greatest selves… or another person solely. After which they vote anonymously inside The Circle (that’s the social community) for who will get to remain. Yum.
And when you’re within the temper for a gentler actuality present, L’Agence (The Parisian Company, in English,) is a pleasant present a couple of family-run luxurious actual property firm. It has all of the unique actual property glory of Promoting Sundown, however everybody principally will get alongside.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
7. Mytho (Mythomaniac) – 2 seasons (2019)
Tomatometer: Viewers rating solely – 71%
Style: Drama
Nation of origin: France
Mytho is a gripping and gritty story about an missed and overworked housewife who pretends to have most cancers to get the eye of her household – however the lies quickly unravel (after all). Initially created as a mini-series, Mytho was so beloved it was introduced again for a shock second season in 2021.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
8. Household Enterprise – 3 seasons (2019 – current)
Tomatometer: Viewers rating solely – 100%
Style: Comedy
Nation of origin: France
This lighthearted comedy follows a down-on-his-luck businessman and his household, as they rush to pivot the household butcher store to a cannabis-growing operation when France votes to legalise marijuana. It’s a enjoyable present and has gained some well-earned reputation – it’s been renewed for a 3rd season.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
9. Unité 42 (Unit 42) – 1 season (2017)
Tomatometer: Viewers rating solely – 91%
Style: Crime, Thriller, Suspense
Nation of origin: Belgium
One other dramatic mini sequence, Unité 42 follows a widowed cop who heads up a cyber crime unit and the previous hacker who turns into his main associate. Collectively, they search out hackers and tech-savvy criminals inflicting bother throughout Belgium. Followers say it’s a compelling and entertaining crime drama that manages to be surprisingly human and thought-provoking.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
10. M’entends-tu? (Can You Hear Me?) – 2 seasons (2020 – current)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Comedy
Nation of origin: Canada
Whereas French Canadian sequence on Netflix aren’t as plentiful as these made in France, there’s tons of nice Québecois content material on the market to be seen. Having a really totally different accent and utilizing a plethora of distinctive phrases, it’s value familiarising your self with the Québec type of French, particularly when you’re fascinated by a visit to the francophone province.
M’entends-tu? is a raunchy comedy with touches of drama that follows three feminine buddies from a low earnings neighbourhood of Montreal getting via life and relationship collectively. (Need extra Québecois content material? Take a look at our listing of the very best French movies to look at on Netflix for some nice concepts.)
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
11. Plan cœur (The Hook Up Plan) – 3 seasons (2018 – current)
Tomatometer: N/A
Style: Comedy, Rom-com
Nation of origin: France
Whereas not essentially excessive artwork, Plan cœur is sort of gratifying, if rom-coms are your cup of tea. Consider it like a French Intercourse and the Metropolis obtainable on Netflix. It follows a lady turning 30 and nonetheless hung up on her ex whose buddies determine to secretly rent her a male escort. As you’ll be able to think about, hijinks ensue. On the very least, it’s a extra correct illustration of the approach to life and folks of Paris than Emily in Paris.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
12. Lupin – 1 season in 2 elements (2021- current)
Tomatometer: 97%
Style: Thriller, Thriller, Espionage
Nation of origin: France
Lastly, possibly the very best French present on Netflix proper now, the sequence Lupin had streamers abuzz worldwide when it launched final 12 months.
It follows Omar Sy as Assane Diop, the one son of an immigrant from Senegal, who has pursued the lifetime of knowledgeable thief, impressed by the adventures of the French literary character Arsène Lupin. Lupin is a fictional gentleman thief and grasp of disguise, however an actual literary character, to be clear, created within the early 1900s by the French author Maurice Leblanc. The present expertly performs with and borrows from the unique supply materials. Suppose one thing like Sherlock with a contact of Luther, however en français. Lupin smashed information for a French language present worldwide and is completely value a watch – and Netflix has already introduced {that a} Half 3 is within the works.
Additionally obtainable on Netflix within the UK
Particular point out: French model of Netflix originals
In addition to all these nice exhibits, there are a couple of extra that benefit a point out. Over the previous few years, Netflix has launched Nailed it! France, Felony France, and Chef’s Desk France. If any of these exhibits float your boat in English, their French counterparts are equally enjoyable, thrilling, and mesmerising.
And there you’ve it – the 12 prime French sequence on Netflix proper now – and some bonus suggestions as well. Every one has a sure je ne sais quoi, don’t you suppose? Choose the one which fits your temper and get watching.
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