A French series created by Bastien Dartois and featuring Sylvain Caron and Elsa Vasseur, Anaon is a six-episode drama lasting 52 minutes each, directed by David Hourrègue. Blending elements of family drama, thriller, and supernatural fiction, the series is set in a modern Brittany, where ancient beliefs still linger. Led by Guillaume Labbé and Capucine Malarre, it will premiere on france.tv on January 31 before airing on France 2 starting Monday, February 4, following an initial run on Prime Video.
Just a month after the sudden death of his wife, Max, the head of the gendarmerie in the small Breton town of Harz, is tasked with investigating the troubling disappearance of a teenage girl. As he delves into the case, he finds himself confronting a community scarred by silence and mourning, where residents are hesitant to reveal the secrets they keep hidden.
Meanwhile, his daughter Wendie is trying to resume a normal high school life. However, unexplained phenomena start to disrupt her daily routine and that of her friends. Gradually, the young girl realizes that these events might be connected to ancient forces rooted in local folklore, even as she begins to develop powers she struggles to control.
As the investigation unfolds, father and daughter each carve out their own paths, gradually drawing closer. Between family secrets, legacy, and the supernatural, their individual discoveries force them to unite in confronting a truth that defies ordinary understanding.
In competition at the Séries Mania Festival 2025, Anaon continues a long-standing tradition of stories where the extraordinary emerges from the everyday. The series draws heavily on Breton legends, such as the tale of Bugul-Noz—a nocturnal spirit rooted in local folklore—to craft a compelling modern narrative.
The filming mostly took place on location, capturing coastal and forested landscapes that enhance a deliberately misty, isolated atmosphere. This visual style continues the artistic vision of David Hourrègue, known for his work on Skam France, Germinal, and Rivages, where personal stories and collective narratives intertwine.
With its tone and themes, Anaon targets both teenage and adult audiences who enjoy dark, gradually unfolding stories. The series shares some similarities with shows like The Returned or international hits such as Dark, while maintaining a distinctly French identity.
The balance between crime investigation, grief journey, and fantastical elements allows the series to craft a dual-layered narrative: a rational one through the police procedural, and a symbolic, mythological dimension through the teenagers. This interplay of perspectives weaves through the entire season, enriching its complexity.
Anaon
Series | 2025
Season 1 available on france.tv starting January 31, 2026
Airing on France 2 from February 4, 2026
Drama, Fantasy, Thriller | 6 episodes of 52 minutes
Created by Bastien Dartois, Sylvain Caron, Elsa Vasseur | Starring Guillaume Labbé, Capucine Malarre, Eugénie Derouand
Original title: Anaon
Country: France
With Anaon, France Télévisions presents a serialized drama that weaves together personal struggles and regional mythology, all brought to life through a realistic style and tightly woven storytelling. Instead of leaning on spectacle, the series delves into the enduring power of beliefs and their continued relevance today.
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