UFOs (French: OVNI(s)) is a French science fiction comedy-drama[1][2][3][4] television series created by Clémence Dargent and Martin Douaire. The first season premiered on Canal+ on 11 January 2021.[5] The series was renewed for a second season before the series premiere,[6] and received favorable reviews from critics. The second season premiered on 21 February 2022.[7] On 30 June 2022, Canal+ cancelled the series after two seasons.[8] In the series, Melvil Poupaud stars as a scientist tasked with leading a team of UFO researchers in France.[5] It has been described by Marianne as a cross between La Soupe aux choux, The Office and The X-Files.[9]
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| French | OVNI(s) |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Original language | French |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Canal+ |
| Release | 11 January 2021 – 14 March 2022 |
Plot
editSeason 1
editIn 1978, CNES engineer Didier Mathure watches his rocket explode after takeoff. His career at rock bottom, Mathure is sidelined as the head of GEPAN, the agency's mysterious research department dedicated to the scientific study of unexplained aerial phenomena. Supported by the department's eccentric staff, he must lead the search for evidence of paranormal and extraterrestrial life in France.[10]
Season 2
editIn 1979, Didier Mathure now strongly believes in UFOs, after seeing one at the end of season 1 under the influence of LSD. Alongside Véra, he travels through France in search of supernatural phenomena and seems more disconnected than ever from his children and his ex-wife, Élise, who has become director of CNES. When a mysterious event occurs in a nuclear power plant, Didier quickly reconnects with his former colleagues from GEPAN. Together, they try to establish contact with intelligent life from elsewhere, watched closely by newcomer, Claire Carmignac, who handles communication for the Ministry of Development and Energy.[1]
Cast
editMain
edit- Melvil Poupaud as Didier Mathure
- Michel Vuillermoz as Marcel Bénes
- Géraldine Pailhas as Élise Conti
- Quentin Dolmaire as Rémy Bidaut
- Daphné Patakia as Véra Clouseau
- Nicole Garcia as Valérie Delbrosse
- Alice Taglioni as Claire Carmignac
Recurring
edit- Andréa Ferréol as Suzanne, Didier's mother
Episodes
edit| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 12 | 11 January 2021 | 1 February 2021 | |
| 2 | 12 | 21 February 2022 | 14 March 2022 | |
Season 1 (2021)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire | 11 January 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire | 11 January 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire | 11 January 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Julien Anscutter Participation : Marie Eynard | 18 January 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Marie Eynard Participation : Julien Anscutter | 18 January 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Participation : Marie Eynard & Julien Anscutter | 18 January 2021 |
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 25 January 2021 |
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 25 January 2021 |
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 25 January 2021 |
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 1 February 2021 |
| 11 | 11 | "Episode 11" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 1 February 2021 |
| 12 | 12 | "Episode 12" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire Collaboration : Julien Anscutter & Marie Eynard & Clemence Madeleine Perdrillet & Raphaëlle Richet | 1 February 2021 |
Season 2 (2022)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 21 February 2022 |
| 14 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 21 February 2022 |
| 15 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 21 February 2022 |
| 16 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 28 February 2022 |
| 17 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 28 February 2022 |
| 18 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy | 28 February 2022 |
| 19 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 7 March 2022 |
| 20 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 7 March 2022 |
| 21 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 7 March 2022 |
| 22 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 14 March 2022 |
| 23 | 11 | "Episode 11" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 14 March 2022 |
| 24 | 12 | "Episode 12" | Antony Cordier | Screenplay : Clémence Dargent & Martin Douaire & Maxime Berthemy Collaboration : Raphaëlle Richet | 14 March 2022 |
References
edit- ^ a b Leblanc, Damien (21 February 2022). "Comment Ovni(s) a réussi une saison 2 cosmique (critique)". Première (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Hopewell, John (8 June 2021). "Studiocanal Ramps Up Its Feel-Good Lineup With Canal Plus Original Series 'UFOs'". Variety (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Patri, Alexis (11 January 2021). "Melvil Poupaud : "OVNI(s)", la nouvelle série de Canal+, "s'inspire de faits réels"". Europe 1 (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Colombani, Elsa (12 March 2022). "Entre terroir français et influences américaines, la sublime réussite d'OVNI(s)". Slate.fr (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ a b Sotinel, Thomas (11 January 2021). "Série : Ovni(s), l'autre bureau des légendes de Canal+". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Morain, Jean-Baptiste (31 December 2020). ""OVNI(s)", série française perchée au charme seventies". Les Inrockuptibles (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Jamet, Constance (20 February 2022). "OVNI(s), le miracle cosmique d'une saison 2 sur Canal +". Le Figaro (in French). Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Langlais, Pierre (30 June 2022). ""OVNI(s)", c'est fini ! La comédie de Canal+ n'aura pas de saison 3". Télérama (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Franquebalme, Benoît (22 January 2021). ""OVNI(s)" : la série sur les extraterrestres pas vraiment extraordinaire". Marianne (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Baronian, Renaud (9 January 2021). "Ovni(s) : une nouvelle série loufoque sur Canal+". Le Parisien (in French). Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
