Netflix Teams Up with TF1 and Newen for First French Daily Drama

French daily drama series “Tout Pour La Lumière (All for Light)” is set to be Netflix’s first-ever French daily drama series, co-produced in partnership with Newen Studios and TF1 Group. The series, centered around a family within the music and dance world, will start filming next year and will be available on Netflix five days before airing on TF1 and TF1+’s VOD platform.

Newen Studios will produce and co-finance the series, which is co-written by Coline Assous, Yentl Coubes, and Maxime Cormier. Filming will take place in the Mediterranean town of La Ciotat and studio sets in La Belle de Mai in Marseille. Newen Studios CEO Pierre Branco expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the expertise and fresh approach they bring to this unique partnership aiming to engage a new audience.

Ara Aprikian from TF1 Group highlighted the innovative nature of the project, emphasizing the network’s commitment to exploring new avenues for financing and distributing quality content. The series marks a significant milestone for TF1, expanding its content reach across traditional linear platforms and non-linear streaming services.