France tv distribution is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Season 6 of the series BRIGHT MINDS.

The international sales of this program, produced by JLA Productions, were launched at the Series Mania Forum, currently taking place in Lille.

A Global Success

This launch comes after a remarkable journey for the series, which has managed to conquer 137 countries worldwide, solidifying its place among the most-followed productions internationally. Bright Minds has indeed established itself as a true global phenomenon, with a loyal and growing audience.

In France, the broadcast of Season 5, which concluded last December on France 2, achieved exceptional results: the series attracted an average of 6.2 million viewers with a 28.9% audience share. Additionally, the series was the most viewed on the platform france.tv in 2024 (excluding daytime fiction), with a total of 13.8 million video views!

Promotional Trip to Japan

Another highlight of this international momentum: the exceptional promotional trip organized by France tv distribution, NHK, and Mystery Channel on the occasion of the broadcast of Bright Minds Season 5 in Japan.

The two lead actors, Sara Mortensen and Kengo Saito, accompanied by the creative team of the series, had the opportunity to meet the local press as well as their many Japanese fans.

This trip included press conferences, exclusive interviews, autograph sessions, a meeting with the actress who dubs Sara Mortensen in the role of Astrid, the filming of a promotional show, and dedicated events that allowed the actors to share their passion for the series with an ever-enthusiastic audience. Japanese fans, who have welcomed the series with great enthusiasm, had the chance to discover an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Season 5 and learn more about the new adventures of the characters.

Synopsis of Season 6

Astrid and Raphaëlle return for a new set of enigmas more mysterious than ever!

Parapsychology, African fetishes, mathematical theories, guillotines, Homeric trials, and even the Devil himself... Our investigators will have a lot to deal with as major upheavals take place in their personal lives.

How will Raphaëlle cope with the aftermath of the poisoning she narrowly survived? Traumatised and weakened, she will have to reinvent her daily life as well as her bond with Astrid and Nico…

More committed than ever to her best friend, Astrid realizes that she is being followed by a mysterious stranger. She soon discovers that he is connected to Tetsuo’s family. Is Tetsuo truly who he claims to be? The moment of truth has arrived for the couples of our two investigators.

Astrid et Raphaëlle Season 6

Format: 8x52’

With Sara Mortensen, Lola Dewaere, Benoît Michel, Sophia Yamna, Jean-Louis Garçon, Husky Kihal, Jean-Benoît Souilh, Kengo Saito, Charlotte Gaccio

Written by Hélène Hassoun, Alexandre de Seguins, Laurent Burtin, Céline Decoox, Joseph Lantigny, Pascal Perbet, Ariane Zantain

Directed by Julien Seri (episodes 1 to 4), Kamir Aïnouz (episodes 5 to 8)

Production: JLA Productions

French Broadcaster: France TV

Photo credits: © Patrick FOUQUE - FTV - JLA

Photo credits Japan: © Nicolas DATICHE - France Télévisions

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