2023-09-30 10:07:51
Franceinfo Culture offers you its monthly selection of series to discover on streaming platforms. On the program in October, a police investigation spanning different eras, a decimated family dynasty, high school students investigating a mysterious death, but also a little lightness and laughter.
Thrills, lots of thrills… a few weeks before Halloween, hold your breath, the platforms will put your nerves to the test. In this month of October, fans of romance, detective series, political comedies or a little lightness will also find what they are looking for.
“Bodies”: four investigators, four eras, one victim
British fiction follows four London detectives who find themselves investigating the same murder between 1890 and… 2053. Over the decades, the four London police officers discover that their cases are strangely linked, while an enigmatic political leader emerges. called Elias Mannix.
“Bodies”, from October 19 on Netflix
“The Fall of the House of Usher”: adaptation of the work of Edgar Allan Poe
This diabolical series depicts the collapse of a family dynasty whose heirs begin to die at the hands of a mysterious woman. A macabre and oppressive tale that follows the fate of two siblings at the head of a pharmaceutical industry empire facing the ghosts of their past. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s short story published in 1839, The Fall of House Usher version 2023 is directed by Netflix horror master Mike Flanagan.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” from October 12 on Netflix
“Goosebumps”: teenage investigators
The series immerses viewers in a world of mystery and suspense alongside five high school students who investigate the tragic death of a teenager three decades earlier. During their investigation, they will discover dark secrets from their parents’ past.
Published in France by Bayard Poche, Goosebumps is a series published by RL Stine in 1992. It is one of the best-selling middle school book series in publishing history, with more than 400 million copies published in 32 languages. The Disney+ series is inspired by the plot of five of the most popular titles: Dangerous Photos, The Haunted Mask, The Cursed Clock, The Worms Strike Back et The Night of the Puppets.
“Goosebumps”, from October 13 on Disney+
“Bargain, the price to pay”: new Korean thriller
Fans of South Korean productions, go to Paramount+ with Bargain, the price to pay. A terrifying thriller that depicts the struggle of characters trapped in an isolated motel during an earthquake. At the heart of the chaos, the most odious vices are revealed: prostitution, sale of organs and manipulation, anything is permitted to save one’s skin.
In line with South Korean achievements such as Parasite, Squid Game or All of Us Are Dead, this new series has already received a positive reception at several festivals of the genre. Seriencamp in Cologne awarded him the critics’ prize, and CannesSeries awarded him the prize for Best Screenplay. Thrill seekers will undoubtedly savor each of the six episodes of Bargain, the price to pay.
“Bargain, the price to pay” from October 5 on Paramount+
“Lessons in chemistry”: delight and feminism in the kitchen
How to go from chemistry laboratories to television sets? Here is the astonishing journey of Elizabeth Zott (played by Brie Larson). A brilliant chemist whose career is put on hold in the patriarchal and conservative society of the 1960s. Thanks to her new job as a TV host, Elizabeth will share much more with her viewers than just cooking recipes. Lessons in chemistry is an adaptation of the bestseller by American writer Bonnie Garmus released in 2022.
“Lessons in Chemistry”, starting October 3 on Apple TV+
“Under control”: Léa Drucker plays politics
Does humanitarianism have its place in politics? This is the question posed, with great mischief, by Arte’s new political comedy, Under control. We follow the tribulations of an NGO director who becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs. Carried by a jubilant and completely offbeat Léa Drucker, the six episodes highlight the dysfunctions of power. Sacred best French series at the Séries Mania festival in Lille in March, the comedy brings together a choice cast. Alongside Léa Drucker we find, among others, Samir Guesmi and Laurent Stocker.
“Under control”, from October 5 on Arte
“Everyone loves diamonds”: Italian scam
If you liked The Money Heist then you will love it Everyone loves diamonds. Inspired by the famous “Antwerp coup”, this Italian series from Prime Video tells the true story of the crook Leonardo Notarbartolo (played by Kim Rossi Stuart), who in 2003 carried out one of the biggest diamond thefts in the world. ‘history. The comedy-heist series follows a group of crooks who manage to escape a sophisticated security system and steal priceless gems.
“Everybody loves diamonds”, from October 3 on Prime Video
“Slip”: small slip, big consequences
Mae and Elijah have lived together for thirteen years. If love is still present in their relationship, they begin to realize that their vision of the future is not that similar. One evening, Mae (Zoe Lister-Jones) spends the night with another man, Eric. She wakes up in a parallel world in which she and the latter are married, Elijah not being part of her life here. Slip is a surprising mix of English romantic comedy and parallel universes
Writer, director and actress, Zoe Lister-Jones (New Girl et Life in Pieces) surrounded herself with a five-star cast. Whitmer Thomas, Amar Chadha-Patel and Emily Hampshire accompany him on his adventures.
“Slip”, from October 15 on OCS
“66-5”: in the mysteries of French justice
A young lawyer in a prestigious Parisian firm, Roxane (Alice Isaaz) sees her life turned upside down when her husband, a partner in the firm, is accused of rape. Brought back against her will to the city of her childhood, she will try to rebuild herself as a lawyer at the Bobigny court. Created by Anne Landois (The promise, Gears), and worn by Alice Isaaz (Notre Dame, the part of the fire), this eight-episode series refers to the text of law 66-5 which protects the confidentiality of exchanges between lawyers and their clients.
“66-5”, from September 25 on MyCanal
And also :
“Lupin” season 3, from October 5 on Netlix
“Frasier”, starting October 13 on Paramount+
“LT-21”, from October 12 on OCS
“Everything now”, from October 5 on Netlix
“Neon”, from October 19 on Netflix
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