Prophecy”, “Old-fashioned spy”, “That’s Paris”… What are the series of the week worth?

A fantastical-political epic in the universe of “Dune”, Ted Danson leads the investigation at the nursing home, behind the scenes of a cabaret threatened with being transformed into a supermarket… Find all the series of the week, for laughs or shiver, to see on the platforms. Or not.

“That’s Paris”, season 1 (France.tv)

Solid actors, including a rejoicing Nicolas Maury in the role of a director, an enticing dramaturgy – a cabaret to be saved before its transformation into a supermarket -, a good spirit… Alas, the magic does not work.

“Dune : Prophecy”, saison 1 (Max)

This series by Max, inspired by a sequel to Frank Herbert's book, looks at the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a female religious order with great powers. So what is this series derived from Denis Villeneuve’s films worth?

“Old-School Spy,” season 1 (Netflix)

A lonely widower plays amateur detective in a retirement home… This comedy, like the elegant Ted Danson, finds the perfect balance between laughter and seriousness.

“Cruel Intentions”, season 1 (Prime Video)

Valmont and Merteuil at university. This post-MeToo serial rereading of Dangerous connections updates the film which was already inspired by Laclos. If the remake is intriguing in the first episodes, it becomes frankly limp and soporific in the long run.

“Landman”, saison 1 (Paramount +)

In Texas, the daily life of an oil company and one of its employees… For his new series, a modern western version of Trump's America, screenwriter Taylor Sheridan uses his favorite ingredients: a conservative ideology combined with an attractive narrative.

“Lonely loves”, season 2 (France.tv Slash)

With two new bursts of episodes on the Web and the social networks of Arte.tv and France.tv Slash, Lonely loves continues to explore the different ways of being a couple, of loving each other… and of separating. A few words of love that are true, moving… and essential.

“Chinatown, Interior”, season 1 (Disney +)

Adapted from a novel, this original crime comedy in ten episodes deals with the prejudices in which Asian characters are confined in Hollywood. Messages to convey?

“The Killer Code”, miniseries (Arte)

For criminology, there is a before and after the discovery of genetic fingerprinting. This is what this well-researched miniseries tells.

“The Invisibles”, season 4 (France 2)

The writers of this detective series have gone against the current trend for extraordinary heroes, to better take care of the intrigues. The trio of investigators is no less sympathetic. Bet successful.

“Seventh Heaven”, season 2 (Canal+)

Continuation of this original comedy about the love and sexual lives of a group of retirees, now settled within a self-managed community…

“Commander Saint-Barth”, season 1 (TF1)

The Caribbean investigations of the explosive Commander Saint-Barth… We moderately adhere to this series which accumulates clichés.

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