Astrid et Raphaëlle season 7: from November 13 on france.tv, then on France 2

Astrid et Raphaëlle brings back Sara Mortensen and Lola Dewaere for a seventh season linking Paris and Tokyo. This French-Japanese co-production between JLA Productions and NHK Enterprises takes the duo’s investigations into the circle around Tetsuo, Astrid’s partner.

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.

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.

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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.

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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