Cœurs Noirs continues its close-up look at the French Special Forces with a second season created by Duong Dang-Thaï and Corinne Garfin. Led by Nicolas Duvauchelle and Marie Dompnier, this new six-episode series features a high-stakes mission set against a tense geopolitical backdrop. Initially released on streaming platforms, season 2 is now scheduled to air on France 2 starting Monday, January 19, 2026.
Building on the universe introduced in the first season, Group 45 finds itself thrust into a new theater of operations where the line between military strategy and human stakes blurs with every choice. This time, the mission becomes deeply personal: rescuing and ensuring the survival of one of their own drives an operation that starts to falter, caught between unstable terrain and elusive enemies ever harder to recognize.
Without revealing key plot twists, the story hinges on the intensity of special operations, the unpredictability of intelligence, and the toll on a commando team worn down by repeated missions. The narrative stays grounded in realism, blending action, logistics, negotiations, and moral dilemmas, all while highlighting team cohesion and risk management.
Directed by Frédéric Jardin (Engrenages, Totems), with scripts penned by Virginie Brac. The filming of this second season took place mainly in Morocco, chosen to recreate conflict zones in the Middle East. The project is produced by Mandarin Télévision, with Gilles de Verdière at the helm.
The cast includes Nicolas Duvauchelle, Marie Dompnier, Nina Meurisse, and Thierry Godard, with newcomers like Patrick Mille, Louis Séguier, Hugo Palomba, and Radouan Leflahi. The series follows in the footsteps of gritty, realistic action dramas focused on special operations, balancing tactical immersion with personal storylines. Its intensity and precision may remind viewers of some contemporary military dramas that skillfully blend drama and realism.
With its debut on France 2, Season 2 of Cœurs Noirs appeals equally to fans of gritty, realistic action series and to those who enjoy ensemble stories where missions expose vulnerabilities, loyalty is put to the test, and a group’s resilience is pushed to the limit.
Black Hearts
Series | 2023
Season 2 premieres on France 2 starting Monday, January 19, 2026
Action, Drama | 6 episodes of approximately 45–50 minutes each
Created by Corinne Garfin and Duong Dang-Thaï | Featuring Nicolas Duvauchelle, Marie Dompnier, Nina Meurisse
Original title: Cœurs Noirs
Country: France
Continuing the exploration of French Special Forces operations, this second season expands on a contemporary action series that focuses on real-world challenges—covering the complexities of the terrain, the decision-making process, and the human impact of missions.
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