The holiday TV programs begin this week with numerous series and television films events. But watch out for reheats and rebroadcasts!
It has become a tradition every year, starting in mid-December. Before and during the holidays, many “event” programs flood the TV schedule with snow, romance, suspense or even humor around the tree. We’re obviously talking about Christmas films which have already started to hit the small screen this week, like glitter on garlands. But there are also new TV movies and a handful of special episodes of well-known series. Beautiful gifts, in short, offered by the channels to viewers.
But be careful! Each year, a good number of rebroadcasts also blend in with the new and exceptional episodes. And we quickly find ourselves faced with a plot that vaguely reminds us of something or that smells a little too reheated. We’re sorting out the TV films and series for the coming week!
Out of boundsMonday December 16, at 9:05 p.m., on France 2
An executive from an uneventful multinational is assassinated during a ski trip, on a chairlift, in the heart of the French Alps. Captain Meyer could have let the French PGHM manage the case, but when the investigation turns towards Franzisca, his childhood sweetheart, Meyer finds himself forced to investigate with Constance, behind the back of his new captain, Jean Bronzi . He is determined to do everything to stop “the chairlift killer” and exonerate this charismatic woman whom he has never really forgotten. But what is his exact role in this very murky affair?
✅This new opus of “Hors limit”, with Laurent Gerra, Clémentine Poidatz and Caterina Murino is truly something new.
By your sideMonday December 16, at 9:10 p.m., on TF1
Anthony, the youngest of a family of winegrowers, has always been different and treated as such by his parents and his two brothers. The only one of the siblings to live in town despite the reproaches of those close to him, he decides, despite these few disagreements, to come and spend Christmas with them, which he ends up regretting when, during the night and exasperated by thoughts, he chose to leave the scene in a hurry. At this precise moment, feeling unwell, his father asked him to take him to the emergency room. The examination reveals an implacable diagnosis: his days are numbered. The terrible news must remain secret…
❌The TV film with Didier Bourdon as a guest star is unfortunately a rebroadcast (2020).
Santa at homeTuesday December 17, at 9:10 p.m., on M6
On Christmas Eve, Paris shines brightly and everyone gets ready to party in the heat of December 24. All ? Not really because Enzo, an unemployed actor and home deliveryman, is forced by his boss to go on a gift tour in the capital, dressed as Santa Claus. Another miss for Enzo who had promised his wife, his daughter and his parents-in-law to be present for once. He promises to be there for the log before midnight. What Enzo doesn’t know is that he will come across families, each more disturbed than the last…
✅The TV film with several TV figures (François Berléand, Alice Pol, Eric Antoine, Camille Lellouche, François-Xavier Demaison, Antoine Duléry, Fred Testot, Bruno Salomone…) is a new one!
Don’t do this, don’t do thatWednesday December 18, at 9:05 p.m., on France 2
Five years after the first Christmas celebrated after confinement, the Bouley and Lepic children have grown up again. After leaving their family, they now live their lives completely independently. Their parents, for their part, have aged. To breathe new life into them and help them give new meaning to their existence, the children register their parents in a major competition organized by the European Space Agency. Fabienne, Renaud, Valérie and Denis are invited to participate in an experimental protocol intended to train non-professional citizens to go to the Moon. And against all odds, they are chosen…
✅The “Boulpics” are back with this special double episode completely perched. This is something new!
The curse of ProvinsThursday December 19, at 9:05 p.m., on France 3
In Provins, Renan Thomas is staging the new spectacle of the Remparts, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the medieval city. But in full performance, he is stabbed using a play weapon, which turns out to be a real medieval dagger. When the police arrive, he is fortunately still alive. Who tried to kill him? When the assassin learns that his victim is only injured, will he want to finish his work? Captain Patrick Robin arrives at the crime scene and comes face to face with Karine Demarle, captain at 36, who is none other than his ex-wife. Karine, who has all the required skills, will team up with Patrick to solve this case. A collaboration that revives memories and feelings…
❌We too said to ourselves that it reminded us of something… The TV film with Gil Alma, Thierry Neuvic and Anne Caillon is a rebroadcast (2020)…
Astrid and RaphaëlleFriday December 20, at 9:05 p.m., on France 2
On a film set, a famous actor is accidentally killed by a bullet that should have been a blank shot. Responsible for the investigation, Astrid and Raphaëlle quickly discover that it is in reality a disguised murder and that it could only have been orchestrated by a real crime expert. For her part, Astrid shows herself preoccupied with the preparations for her imminent wedding, and especially with her bachelorette party, which Raphaëlle wants to organize for her colleague and friend…
✅The episode “A Wedding and Four Funerals” is indeed a new one and even marks the end of the 5th season of the series.
Murders in Château-ThierrySaturday December 21, at 9:05 p.m., on France 3
In Château-Thierry, country of Jean de La Fontaine, the president of the court is found dead on the steps of the courthouse. On the body, the murderer left clues referring to the fable “Animals Sick by the Plague”. The investigation is entrusted to Captain Laetitia Alfonsi, who is none other than the victim’s illegitimate daughter. When Thibault, the legitimate son, comes to threaten her with revealing his relationship, she finds herself forced to team up with this arrogant half-brother. A second murder inspired by the fable will precipitate the collaboration of this unexpected duo. Together, brother and sister will learn to team up and maybe even see each other as family.
✅The TV film with Elsa Lunghini and Clément Manuel is also a new one from the “Murders in…” collection!
Household scenesSaturday December 21, at 9:10 p.m., on M6
As in many families, Christmas is not necessarily easy for the different couples in “Scènes de households”. Thus, the reunion of Léo and Leslie with Marcello, the young woman’s father, quickly turns out to be eventful. For their part, Raymond and Huguette do not hesitate to welcome a town hall employee. For José and Liliane, Christmas was an opportunity to get to know Bao, the wife of their son Manu. Emma and Fabien found themselves in police custody following an altercation at a Christmas market…
✅For Christmas, there had to be a special episode of Household scenes as a bonus on M6!