This French thriller series starring Samuel Le Bihan, Carpe Diem, is currently in production for a new season. Originally launched in 2025 on TF1, the series was created by Julien Guérif and Pierre Isoard, based on an original idea by Samuel Le Bihan. Filming began on January 20th in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, and the upcoming season will feature 6 episodes of 52 minutes each.
In this latest batch of episodes, Tom Villeneuve continues his pursuit of the truth surrounding his wife Anna's death, a tragedy that still shapes his personal and professional journey. But the main focus now shifts to the De Santis family, his in-laws, where Mauricio aims to shape Zoé, Tom’s daughter, according to his own worldview. Caught in a web of family manipulations, the lawyer struggles to maintain the fragile balance of his life.
On a personal level, Tom is caught between loyalty and moving on. His attachment to the memory of his late wife is at odds with the growing attraction he feels for Lucie, a police captain. This emotional turmoil intertwines with the legal cases he handles at his firm, now supported by a tighter-knit team than ever before.
The upcoming storylines will take Tom Villeneuve and his team on investigations set against a variety of backdrops, from beneath the ocean waves to an astronomy observatory, and even through a grove of olive growers. True to the series' DNA, this season blends courtroom suspense, family secrets, and a deep dive into the gray areas of truth, building towards the gradual unveiling of the real circumstances surrounding Anna’s death.
Directed by Pierre Isoard, the series is penned by Julien Guérif, Pierre Isoard, Flore Kosinetz, Pennda Ba, Louise Collaray, and Leonor Varone. The series overarching vision is guided by Julien Guérif and Pierre Isoard. Carpe Diem is produced by UGC Fiction, in collaboration with Vent Debout Productions and TF1.
The main cast features Samuel Le Bihan, Barbara Schulz, and Jisca Kalvanda, supported by notable actors such as Henri Giey, Maya Rose, Marc Andréoni, Féodor Atkine, Antoine Gouy, Carole Richert, and Antoine Hamel. This ensemble helps establish the series within a gripping, realistic psychological and legal thriller framework.
Since its debut, Carpe Diem has stood out thanks to its unconventional protagonist: at 48, Tom Villeneuve is released from prison after being falsely accused of his wife’s murder. During his 17 years behind bars, he studies law and becomes a lawyer upon release. Back in Nice, he now dedicates himself to defending those he believes have been wrongfully accused, guided by a life philosophy shaped by hardship: seizing the moment.
Carpe Diem
Series | Since 2025
Season 2 in production for TF1
Thriller | 6 episodes, 52 minutes each
Created by Julien Guérif and Pierre Isoard | Original concept by Samuel Le Bihan
Starring Samuel Le Bihan, Barbara Schulz, Jisca Kalvanda
Country: France
With this new season, Carpe Diem continues to deepen its long-running storyline, blending elements of a courtroom drama, family conflicts, and a character’s quest for redemption. The series reaffirms its commitment to weaving suspense into a human-centered narrative, driven by a lead character shaped by time and life's hardships.
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