Série Noire
Seen it?2014 | 2 seasons | 43 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Sweetpea, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 16 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two writers whose critically savaged crime show is a surprise hit decide that they need real criminal experiences to spice up their second season.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 12014 · 12 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 22015 · 10 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Jean-François Rivard, François Létourneau
- François LétourneauDenis Rondeau
- Vincent-Guillaume OtisPatrick Bouchard
- Anne-Élisabeth BosséCharlène