Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New French Thriller Series From Director Cédric Anger
Paris — Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming French-language thriller series from César Award-nominated filmmaker Cédric Anger, offering audiences an early look at what appears to be one of the platform’s most intense original dramas of the year. The series is set to debut globally on December 3, with the first two episodes arriving simultaneously before shifting to a weekly release schedule.
Anger, known for his work on Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart and The Traitor, directs the new project and serves as creator. The series brings together an ensemble cast led by Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent, two of France’s most internationally recognized actors. With its stark setting, psychological tension and themes of survival, loyalty and guilt, the series marks a notable addition to Apple TV+’s expanding slate of foreign-language programming.
The story follows Franck, portrayed by Magimel, a man whose ordinary routines unravel following a violent and unexplained encounter in the woods. Franck and a group of longtime friends regularly spend their weekends hunting, a tradition that appears peaceful at first. However, during one particular outing, they unexpectedly cross paths with another group of hunters who, without warning or provocation, begin firing in their direction.
According to the series synopsis, the confrontation escalates rapidly. When one of Franck’s companions is injured by gunfire, the shocked group retaliates, striking one of their assailants and managing to flee the scene. Confused and frightened, they make a collective decision to conceal the incident. This secret becomes the catalyst for a growing sense of dread that soon overshadows each of their lives.
Upon returning home, Franck attempts to resume normality with his wife Krystel, played by Laurent. But the weight of the hidden violence begins to intrude on his daily existence. Over the following days, he becomes increasingly convinced that someone is watching him. The trailer hints at subtle signs of intrusion — disturbed objects, unfamiliar cars, sudden noises in the night — leaving both Franck and the audience unsure whether he is being hunted or succumbing to paranoia.
As the pressure mounts, Franck begins to suspect that the men they fled are still alive and now pursuing revenge. The teaser avoids revealing the attacking group’s motivations, instead focusing on Franck’s rising fear that he and his friends may be the targets of a coordinated plan. The footage released so far suggests a series that plays heavily on psychological tension, moral ambiguity and the consequences of split-second decisions.
In addition to Magimel and Laurent, the cast includes Angelyna Danabe-Mignot, Paul Beaurepaire, Yann Goven, Sarah Pachoud and Patrick De Vallette. While Apple has not released detailed character descriptions, the ensemble appears to cover both sides of the unfolding conflict, including members of Franck’s hunting circle and figures connected to the mysterious group they encounter in the forest.
The production reflects Apple TV+’s ongoing investment in European programming. The service has steadily expanded its international catalogue, commissioning series in French, Spanish, Japanese and Korean, among others. The decision to debut a French thriller centered on rural landscapes and interpersonal conflict marks a shift from the platform’s recent emphasis on large-scale English-language dramas, aligning instead with the growing global appetite for premium foreign-language storytelling.
Industry observers note that psychological thrillers set in remote or isolated environments have performed well on streaming platforms, drawing viewers with tightly wound narratives and high-stakes character studies. Early reaction to the trailer indicates that audiences are intrigued by the premise, with social media users commenting on its atmospheric visuals and the pairing of Magimel and Laurent, both of whom have established reputations for intense, emotionally layered performances.
Magimel, who recently earned widespread acclaim for his work in the Pacification and The Taste of Things, appears in the trailer as a man struggling to reconcile his instincts for self-preservation with the moral consequences of his actions. Laurent, known internationally for roles in Inglourious Basterds, Now You See Me and 6 Underground, brings a grounded presence to the role of Krystel, whose concern for her husband collides with her growing suspicion that he is withholding the truth.
Cédric Anger’s involvement has also drawn industry attention. His previous films have been praised for their pacing, character detail and understated tension, qualities that appear present in the brief footage released so far. Anger’s background in crime dramas and psychological narratives suggests that the series will blend slow-building suspense with sudden bursts of violence.
Apple TV+ has not disclosed the total number of episodes, but the weekly rollout format indicates the platform expects the series to build momentum episode by episode. The strategy mirrors the release approach of several of Apple’s recent hits, designed to sustain viewer engagement across the season.
With its stark premise, strong cast and atmospheric direction, the series is positioned as a notable late-year entry in the streaming landscape. As anticipation builds ahead of its December premiere, viewers will soon learn whether Franck and his friends are truly being hunted — or whether the real danger lies within the secrets they are desperate to keep.
