Empathy is a Canadian comedy-drama series created by and starring Florence Longpré. Produced for Canal+, the cast includes Thomas Ngijol and Adrien Bletton. Through a plot centered on a psychiatrist undergoing retraining, the drama explores human bonds, the world of mental health and the complex relationships between caregivers and patients. It is scheduled for broadcast on the encrypted channel from September 2025.
The trailer highlights a light-hearted, sensitive tone, revealing a series centered on people and driven by endearing characters.
Empathie will be broadcast on Canal+ from September 15, 2025.
Synopsis: Suzanne, a former criminologist turned psychiatrist, joins the Mount Royal Psychiatric Institute. There, she meets Mortimer, an intervention officer with an intriguing personality, as well as a number of outstanding patients. Little by little, this new environment changes her relationship with others and with herself.
Florence Longpré, who has already made a name for herself in the Quebec series M'entends-tu? and Audrey est revenue, has penned a new drama that blends humor, emotion and social reflection. With Empathy, she explores a world rarely featured in dramatic comedies: that of psychiatry and human interaction in an institutional setting.
Alongside Florence Longpré, audiences will find Thomas Ngijol, comedian and actor known for Case départ and Black Snake, as well as Adrien Bletton, who has appeared in a number of French-language TV productions. This mix of talents offers an international dimension and brings together Canadian and French cultural sensibilities.
The series should appeal to fans of sensitive, human stories, while also appealing to viewers looking for dramatic comedies with a nuanced tone. In certain respects, it could be reminiscent of productions such as Nurse Jackie or Atypical, while retaining an identity specific to Quebecois creation. It will appeal both to French-speaking audiences curious about new stories, and to Canal+ subscribers looking for original, singular programming.
Empathy is a Canadian comedy-drama series created and starring Florence Longpré, Thomas Ngijol and Adrien Bletton. Broadcast on Canal+, it tells the story of Suzanne, a psychiatrist confronted with the professional and human challenges of the Institut Mont-Royal. Blending humor and seriousness, the series highlights interpersonal relationships in a medical setting, while offering a reflection on mental health and resilience.
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