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L'effet secondaire

Name: L'effet secondaire
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020-01-10
Cast: Axelle Michaud, Dounia Ouirzane, Amédamine Ouerghi, Kaly Roy, Édouard Tremblay-Grenier

2020 | 6 seasons | 11 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It held a wide audience for several seasons, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Friday Night Lights or Gossip Girl, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 6 seasons and 156 episodes: a long-haul commitment, short, snackable episodes, about 29 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 6 seasons.
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Anouk, Marco, Fanny, Alex, Safa, Emma, Ahmed and their classmates navigate the twists and turns of high school, with heads full of dreams, doubts and intense emotions.

How it earned its rating

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Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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