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The French police series Astrid and Raphaëlle, starring Sara Mortensen and Lola Dewaere, is gearing up for its seventh season, which began filming on March 4, 2026. Produced for France Télévisions, this new batch of episodes is being shot in Paris and the Île-de-France region, as well as in Japan, including Tokyo. Airing on France 2 and accessible on france.tv, the show continues to delve into criminal investigations that combine intuitive police work with documentary expertise.
Since its inception, the series has depicted the partnership between Astrid Nielsen, an autistic archivist specializing in criminal documentation, and Commander Raphaëlle Coste. Together, they tackle intricate cases by blending their differing approaches and sensitivities. Over the seasons, their professional relationship has evolved into a central friendship, serving as the emotional and narrative driving force of the show.
In this new season, the duo is drawn into a variety of worlds: survivalism, ancient Egypt, Hindu communities, and crimes aboard houseboats. The storyline also spans between France and Japan, opening up new investigative avenues and international stakes.
The official trailer will be released as soon as France Télévisions makes it available.
Beyond the investigations, this season signals a turning point in the lives of the two heroines. The criminal documentation center, which is central to Astrid, faces the threat of closure. This development upsets her routine and forces her to confront the possible loss of a space that has been her main professional and personal anchor.
Meanwhile, Raphaëlle is grappling with the physical toll of an extended rehabilitation. Her partial loss of motor skills calls into question her approach to work and her position within the criminal squad. Confronted with these challenges, the two women will need to reinvent their dynamic and reshape their partnership to fit a new reality.
Since its debut, Astrid and Raphaëlle has established itself as one of the most popular series on French television. According to France Télévisions, season 6 averaged 6.3 million viewers 28 days after its initial broadcast, including 2.5 million through non-linear viewing, accounting for 40% of its total audience. By 2025, the series had amassed 24 million views on france.tv, making it the most-watched series on the platform (excluding daily dramas).
The series is also enjoying international success, with sales in over 140 countries. The inclusion of filming in Japan for this seventh season marks a new milestone in its global reach and introduces fresh settings and characters to the storyline.
Astrid and Raphaëlle
Series | 2019
Season 7 coming soon to france.tv
Crime Drama | 52-minute episodes
Created by Alexandre de Seguins and Laurent Burtin | Starring Sara Mortensen, Lola Dewaere, Benoît Michel, Sophia Yamna, Jean-Louis Garçon, Husky Kihal
Original title: Astrid et Raphaëlle
Country: France
With fresh investigations, a filming process split between France and Japan, and significant developments for its main characters, the seventh season of Astrid and Raphaëlle continues to build on the success of this police series, which has become one of France Télévisions' enduring hits.
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