The Bonfire of Destiny
Seen it?2019 | 1 seasons | 52 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 52 minutes, about 7 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After a devastating fire in 1897 Paris, three women find their lives upended by betrayals, deceptions and romantic turmoil. Inspired by real events.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Karine Spreuzkouski, Catherine Ramberg
- Audrey FleurotAdrienne de Lenverpré
- Camille LouAlice de Jeansin
- Josiane BalaskoMadame Huchon
- Julie de BonaRose Rivière
- Gilbert MelkiMarc-Antoine de Lenverpré
- Antoine DuléryAuguste de Jeansin
- François-David CardonnelHughes Chaville
- Stéphane GuillonCélestin Hennion
- Aurélien WiikJean Rivière
- Florence PernelMathilde de Jeansin