What are the 5 most watched series currently on Netflix in France?
Number 1: The Gentlemen
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Eddie Horniman suddenly inherits his father’s vast estate, before discovering that she is part of a veritable cannabis empire. To top it all off, dangerous organized crime figures in Britain want their piece of the pie. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to take the gangsters at their own game. But as he gets deeper into crime, he begins to take a liking to it.
AlloCiné spectator rating: 4.2 out of 5
According to Lecter_H (4.5 out of 5):
“This adaptation of Guy Ritchie’s 2020 film that I appreciated to the greatest extent has hit hard again. It’s always very stylish, respectful and typical of casual British aristocracy with this particular English humor. I love that. This tells the crazy story which starts from a distribution of inheritance and which as a result will end up in organized crime with incredible repercussions. There we find drug deals, gangster confrontations, a lot of money circulating, botched shots, settling of scores, shadowing, theft, power and political influences: James Bond can almost go and put his clothes back on ( …)“
According to Harry6489 (4 out of 5):
““The Gentlemen”, a series created by Guy Ritchie, is a real pleasure for the eyes and ears. Taking up the codes of the film of the same name, it immerses us in a world of London gangsters where dark humor, punchy dialogues and explosive situations follow one another at a frantic pace. From the first minutes, we recognize Guy Ritchie’s touch. The production is dynamic, the shots are careful and the soundtrack is impeccable. We enjoy these verbal jousts between colorful characters (…)“
According to manoly64 (2 out of 5):
“Well, I love Guy Ritchie’s films but here… Already the brother we just want to kill him because he is so annoying, the problem is that each character is pushed to their extreme, therefore difficult to cohere. The guy on drugs owes 8 million, and on top of that he steals and bets the agent that he doesn’t have, his brother tries to help him, but the other continues to mess around, in short, it’s so not possible IRL it ruins everything. When will we see scenarios that hold water and characters that we get attached to who are rather annoying…;“
Why does it work?
Led by director Guy Ritchie and adapted from his eponymous feature film, the series The Gentlemen takes first place in the Netflix rankings. This success is not a surprise as the action always finds its audience on the platform. It must be said that the English director pulls out all the stops to offer an explosive cocktail, between frantic pace, wild casting and supercharged action scenes.
Number 2: Furies
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In search of revenge after the death of her father, a young woman finds herself caught in the web of the Fury, guardian of order within Parisian organized crime.
AlloCiné spectator rating: 3/5
According to Lucie Masson (5/5):
“Finally a good French action series! The fight scenes are beautiful (we see that there is a budget in real life, no camera shaking in all directions and the choreographies are crazy), we have fun and we dive into a slightly crazy world but fascinating of a re-invented Paris. The cast is great and we never get bored for a minute! It goes a thousand miles an hour while having a well-crafted story that always makes us want to see what happens next.“
According to Nathan Grantest (4/5):
“It’s not a masterpiece, it’s a very good series. Original storyline, impeccable image, endearing characters, well-chosen twists and turns, funny dialogues, it’s very addictive. At the moment, we’re really bored on Nerflix, so let’s not shy away from our pleasure. Very successful series. There is a little Jean Pierre Jeunet side:)”
According to MTGR (0.5/5):
“This series is of unprecedented poverty and intellectual laziness. Or rather yes, we are back to the Besson productions of the 2000s. No surprises, absent issues, telephonic scenario, over-explanatory voice-over, boorish humor, hollow characters (caricatures of has-been mafioso), improbable situations arise. continue with the very practical ellipses to jump over all the pitfalls of the script. But we must recognize one quality of this series: it is so bad that it quickly becomes laughable (anything can happen because there is no sense and no writing skills). So in the end, it almost becomes addictive….“
Why does it work?
Netflix continues to plow the furrow of action with Furies, an eight-episode series with an astonishing Marina Foïs, as often, in an unsuitable role. On the program: chases, stunts and a plot that no longer counts its twists and turns. The perfect recipe for success made in Netflix and the magic seems to take.
Number 3: The Signal
Netflix
Paula, embarked on the ISS, does not come home. Sven and his daughter Charlie are waiting for him at the boarding gate, but the plane has disappeared. Sven thinks Paula left him a clue. But the more he advances towards this track, the more his life collapses…
AlloCiné spectator rating (3.1 out of 5):
According to Pascal I (4/5):
“For my part, I was really hooked. A gripping experience from start to finish. Full of emotion and very mysterious, this mini series of 4 episodes takes the viewer into the unknown. Very well mastered, the game “The actors are impeccable with a special mention to little Yuna Bennett. Successful. 4/5!!!”
According to Guizmoon (4.5/5):
“Very nice little series. Sometimes drags on, but we’re in the mood throughout. Be careful, no notion of science fiction as some might expect. It’s above all a psychological series. I recommend it to lover of suspense.”
According to Lily (2/5):
“Meh and reh very long episodes too little action an omnipresent and inexpressive actor as desired the actress ditto even the kid is poorly exploited the script is biting its tail there is a lack of breath in this absolutely crippling series.”
Why does it work?
In the vein of the success of previous German series on Netflix (Dark and Dear Little), The Signal immerses the platform’s subscribers in an intriguing and suspenseful investigation.
Under the influence in particular of the films of M. Night Shyamalan, this thriller rich in twists and turns can be devoured in one go… but leaves Internet users hungry for more and are already demanding a season 2!
Number 4: Avatar
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The nations of Water, Earth, Fire and Air once lived in harmony and the Avatar, master of the four elements, guaranteed peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and decimated the Air Nomads in a first attempt to conquer the world.
As the current incarnation of the Avatar is slow to emerge, the world loses hope. However, hope is reborn like a light in the night when Aang, a young Air Nomad — and the last representative of his people — emerges from his slumber to claim his rightful place as the new Avatar.
AlloCiné spectator rating (4 out of 5):
According to Kromaria (4/5):
“Superb adaptation, very faithful to the anime. The casting is good, the sets are beautiful, the special effects are quite well done. It’s a real pleasure to watch.”
According to Corradiantony (4/5):
“I fell back into my adolescence when it was broadcast in 2005 on TF1 (Tf! youth at the time) while watching this series it respects the work, the original, the script and well written, we don’t get bored for a second. computer-generated images are excellent, the actors play their roles very well, waiting for perhaps a season 2 to get a nice rating of 4.”
According to Khwartz (5/5):
“Much More Faithful to the Original Series than the film of the same name. Not surprising since it was directed in part by one of the creators of the animated series. In addition, completely well played with careful Special Effects which serve the series well 🙂 “
Why does it work?
A few months after One Piece, Netflix once again succeeded in offering a quality live-action adaptation of a cult animated series. Perfectly faithful to the spirit of the original cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender has not left the Netflix Top 5 since its launch event on February 22!
Based on an impeccable cast and convincing special effects, the series offers subscribers of the platform high-quality entertainment. Two additional seasons have also been announced by Netflix!
Number 5: Supersex
Netflix
The life and professional career of the actor, Rocco Siffredi, his childhood, his family and his special relationship with love, which led him to undertake a career in porn cinema.
AlloCiné spectator rating: 2.9 out of 5
According to Clara Bibi (5 out of 5):
“The series is very easy to watch, the story of Rocco’s life is rich. There are obviously a lot of racy scenes so not to watch with the family! I really enjoyed the episodes about his adolescence. Very good series with interesting stories and which makes this man human“
According to Paul Pomme (3 out of 5):
“If this gentleman’s biography were really interesting this series would also be interesting because the casting, direction and editing are of good quality. But this mix between psychological film and erotic film is ultimately quite boring. Technically there is nothing to say, it is very well done and very well played. So let’s not be too harsh, especially given the very average quality of productions in general…“
According to NinaMyers (2.5 out of 5):
“4 episodes would have been enough to tell the life of the handsome Rocco, there it is always diluted with the same dialogues on love, sex, women, and it does not fly high. But it’s watchable because of a good interpretation. The whole thing is very feminist and the poverino Rocco is above all seen as a victim of his…device“
Why does it work?
A slightly disappointing start for Supersex, the series which retraces the life of porn actor Rocco Siffredi. It is true that we imagined a greater enthusiasm for this fiction which oscillates between melodrama and sulfurous tale.