Studio TF1 is experiencing notable success with two contrasting productions that have gained traction both domestically and internationally. The production company’s documentary series on Olympic swimming champion Leon Marchand and its mystery drama “Surface” have demonstrated strong audience appeal across multiple platforms and markets.
The three-part documentary “Leon Marchand: Beyond Gold,” directed by Sacha Vucinic and Xavier Marchand, has shattered viewership records for France TV. The series, which premiered on the france.tv platform in July, averaged 2.3 million viewers per episode and subsequently drew 1.6 million viewers when it aired on France 2 in early September. The documentary has accumulated over 13 million views across social media platforms. The series provides an in-depth exploration of the young athlete’s life following his four gold medals at the Paris Olympics, examining themes of identity, ambition, and personal development during his transition to adulthood.
Meanwhile, “Surface,” a six-part mystery drama based on Olivier Norek’s bestselling novel and directed by Slimane-Baptiste Berhoun, has proven successful internationally. Following its premiere at Canneseries, the series has secured distribution deals across multiple territories, including agreements with MHz Choice in the United States, the BBC in the United Kingdom, and various European broadcasters. The show follows a Parisian police captain investigating a decades-old missing person case while managing personal trauma, uncovering secrets that affect both the investigation and the remote community where it unfolds.
Originally reported by Variety →
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