12 of the best French series on Netflix: January 2023 (2023)

Ready to take a few minutes to explore the 12 best French series on Netflix?

Whether you like funny comedy, heartwarming drama, fast-paced detective shows, or anything in between, Netflix has a great French TV series for you. So, make some popcorn (or get somesnapshot) and take an hour or two to practice your French while having fun with these amazing shows in French.

After all, what could be better than finding a new favorite show on TV and learning a language at the same time? you can't beat it

if you arelearn French, one of the best things you can do to improve your listening skills and French accent is to immerse yourself in French pop culture. And what better way to immerse yourself in the French language than by watching an amazing show?

*We mark which country each series is from because, just like our favorite Spanish series on Netflix, different French-speaking countries and different parts of France have different accents and expressions.

Improve your French with these 12 French series on Netflix

All these series are currently available on Netflix US.

1.Ten percent(Call My Agent!) - 4 seasons (2018 - present)

Tomato counter:96%

Gender:Dramatic comedy

And for fans ofTen percentIf you've already seen the whole series, you've got it nowStand.It's a new French series coming out on NetflixTen percentCreator Fanny Herrero on the French comedy scene.

Also available on Netflix UK

2. Osmosis– 1 Saison (2019)

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Gender:Theater

Also available on Netflix UK

3.The forest(The Forest) – Season 1 (2017)

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Gender:Drama, Crime, Crime

Country of origin:France, Belgium

Described as Frenchbroad church,The forestis a crime drama about the disappearance of a teenage girl in a small Belgian town surrounded by the Ardennes forests. The six-episode miniseries is gripping from start to finish and a must-read for fans of dark police drama and small-town mysteries.

Also available on Netflix UK

4.In the service of France(A Very Secret Service) - 2 seasons (2015-2018)

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Gender:Working comedy, political drama

Country of origin:France

This surprisingly mild but addictive comedy about a fictional French spy agency at the height of the Cold War is a hilarious bureaucratic period piece filled with genuine humor and laughter. And as a bonus for French students, it was partly filmed in Morocco and includes a setting of real historical events. This means you'll hear some non-French French accents and get a quick overview of what was happening in French history during the Cold War. You're lucky.

Also available on Netflix UK

5. charity bazaar(The Bonfire of Destiny) – Season 1 (2019)

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Gender:dramatic period

Country of origin:France

Set in 1897, it focuses on a real fire that killed 126 people in an annual benefit for the Parisian aristocracy.charity bazaaris a fictionalized version of the story that follows the lives of three women who attend the event but survive. This well-paced, well-planned fantasy drama is a little soapy (in a good way).beautiful eraworth seeing.

Also available on Netflix UK

6.the circle game(The Circle France) – Season 1 (2020 – present)

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Gender:reality competition

Country of origin:France

if you liked the seriesThe circleComing to Netflix in 2020, good news: there is oneThe Circle of FranceWaiting for you! While there are plenty of quality French-language shows on Netflix, we thought it was worth adding a satisfying little treat for the weary mind. The concept is simple: the reality show's contestants are kept separate (but in the same building) and interact through a private social network where they present themselves at their best...or someone else entirely. And then they vote anonymously within The Circle (the social network) on who stays. hmm

And if you fancy a quieter reality show,The Agency(the paris agency,in English) is a charming show about a luxury real estate family business. It has all the exclusive real estate glory ofwatch the sunset, but everyone gets along.

Also available on Netflix UK

7.mito(Mythomaniac) – 2 seasons (2019)

Tomato counter:Viewer Score Only -71%

Gender:Theater

Country of origin:France

mitois a touching and raw tale about an overlooked and overworked housewife who pretends to have cancer to get her family's attention, but the lies (of course) soon fall apart. Originally conceived as a miniseries,mitoIt was so popular that it was brought back in 2021 for a surprise second season.

Also available on Netflix UK

8.family business- 3 seasons (2019 - present)

Tomato counter:Score for viewers only: 100%

Gender:comedy

Country of origin:France

This light-hearted comedy follows an unlucky businessman and his family as they attempt to convert their family butcher shop into a cannabis grow operation when France votes to legalize marijuana. It's an entertaining show that has gained well-deserved popularity: it's been renewed for a third season.

Also available on Netflix UK

9.unit 42(Unit 42) – Season 1 (2017)

Tomato counter:Score for viewers only: 91%

Gender:Crime, Thriller, Suspense

Country of origin:Belgium

Another dramatic miniseries,unit 42follows a widowed police officer who runs a cybercrime unit and the ex-hacker who becomes his senior partner. Together they hunt down hackers and tech-savvy criminals who are causing trouble across Belgium. Fans say it is an engrossing and entertaining crime drama that manages to be surprisingly human and thought provoking.

Also available on Netflix UK

10Can you hear me?(Can You Hear Me?) - 2 seasons (2020 - present)

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Gender:comedy

Country of origin:You have

While French-Canadian series on Netflix aren't as plentiful as those produced in France, there's tons of great Québec content to watch. With a very different accent and a wealth of unique idioms, Québécois French style is worth learning about, especially if you're considering a trip to the French-speaking province.

Can you hear me?is a raunchy comedy with a touch of drama that follows three friends from a low-income Montreal neighborhood as they live their lives and hang out together. (Want more Québec content? Check out our listThe best French movies on Netflixfor great ideas.)

Also available on Netflix UK

11Herzplan(The Hook Up Plan) - 3 seasons (2018 - present)

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Gender:comedy, romantic comedy

Country of origin:France

Although it is not necessarily high art,HerzplanIt's quite nice if rom-coms are your thing. Think of it like a Frenchman.Sex and the CityAvailable on Netflix. It follows a woman turning 30 and still estranged from her ex whose friends decide to secretly hire her a male escort. As you can imagine, mischief happens. At least it's a more accurate representation of the lifestyle and people of Paris thanEmily in Paris.

Also available on Netflix UK

12. Lupine - Season 1 in 2 parts (since 2021)

Tomato counter:97%

Gender:Mystery, Thriller, Spion

Country of origin:France

Finally, maybe the best French show on Netflix right now, the seriessleeveWhen it launched last year, streamers were buzzing around the world.

Follow Omar Sy as Assane Diop, the only son of an immigrant from Senegal, who follows the life of a professional thief inspired by the adventures of French literary figure Arsène Lupin. Lupine is a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise, but a real literary character, to be clear, created by French writer Maurice Leblanc in the early 20th century. Think of something likeSherlockwith a touch ofLuther, butin French.sleeveIt broke records for a French-language show around the world and is worth watching, and Netflix has already announced that Part 3 is in the works.

Also available on Netflix UK

Special mention: French version of Netflix Originals

Besides all these great shows, there are a few more that are worth mentioning. Netflix has launched in recent yearsYou have it! France,criminal france, miChef's Table France. When any of these shows air in English, their French-language counterparts are just as fun, exciting, and engaging.

And there you have it: the 12 best French series currently on Netflix and some additional recommendations to get you started. Everyone has a specificI do not know what,Do not you think? Pick the one that suits your mood and start watching.

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