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Season 1 – Under a Dark Sun

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On the run from her troubled past, a young mother is accused of killing her new boss at a flower farm just before discovering he's actually her father.
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Under a Dark Sun — Season 1

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Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine Jul 18
5/10
The plot [of the series] moves forward through constant twists that, instead of building tension, end up draining meaning from what happens on screen. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jul 15
It’s convoluted, messy, and the middle episodes are a slog, but it all comes together in fairly entertaining fashion. Go to Full Review
Charles Hartford But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jul 12
7/10
Under a Dark Sun delivers a multi-layered story that comes together in some aspects, but not others. The characters and narrative coalesce to form a tense and compelling tale that, however, never fully materializes due to presentational shortcomings. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Jul 11
Under A Dark Sun has just enough thrills, despite a pedestrian mystery, and fun-to-watch performances by Baya and Adjani, that the show is worth a viewer’s time. Go to Full Review
Ezequiel Boetti Otroscines.com Jul 11
2.5/5
Under a Dark Sun begs the viewer to suspend disbelief in order to enter its whirlwind logic...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Grayson S @Gs8628 Nov 21 This show is way too slow and boring. You could fit the entire thing in 3 episodes without any pacing issues. See more AD B Sep 15 Simply dreadful, but then anything with Adjani cast in it these days should be put to death before production starts. She wafts from one soft-focus set piece to another and brings literally zero to what is admittedly, a France Television or TF1 speciality: turgid 'drama' with bad acting, script, music and direction. See more Marc D Jul 19 Good movie if you want to watch something where everyone acts stupid and makes the worst possible decisions they could ever make over and over again. There's a diner party where 4 people suddenly all decides at the same time they want to become murderers or accomplices to murder, for reasons easily avoidable. The character who acted the least stupid in the entire movie was the little boy but he acted like an adult would, not like a kid would. In other words, the movie is centered around the "plot" the author wanted instead of building strong and reasonable characters with real motivations. The more you watch the least empathy you feel for the protagonist who got framed, seeing what she tries to do instead of acting like a respectable person, at some point in the movie she almost deserves to be accused. The most positive is the plot, it's somewhat interesting, if you can ignore the weak characters. See more LJ Schraner G Jul 15 It can be horrifically stupid at times with some very poor acting, but I found it addictive and enjoyable. The plot was engaging, although sometimes confusing, but had enough suspense and twists for me to binge it. I must have a secret crush on subtitled European crime shows - even when they are a little far-fetched. Already searching for the next one!! See more Mike D Jul 14 I tried to get into this, treating it as a comedy spoof but unfortunately the script and plot was too ridiculous for that. Some of the acting was poor and the casting stretched the imagination. See more julien d Jul 12 The main character ;Alba is so annoying and unlikeable that you wish she dies soon. The storyline has more holes than a swiss cheese and every actor is overplaying it's part. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 9, 2025 A Little Detour Runaway single mother Alba starts working on a flower farm, only to be named the prime suspect in an investigation when a murder occurs on the property. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Someone Knew After an attack, the police probe further into Alba's past; Lucie discovers an incriminating weapon in the house; Béatrice pays Léo a visit. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Things Fall Apart Béatrice tries to strike a deal with Alba as she and Valentin discover a disturbing hideout; an anonymous call tips police off about a suspect. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Relentless Mathieu works out a new deal for the farm and hosts a party, which Alba attends in a frantic search for Léo under the watchful eye of a hidden stalker. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Talk to Me Béatrice resists settling into her new accommodation; a shocking tragedy forces Alba to confess a secret to Léo and lean on Manon for support. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 9, 2025 A Good Mother Alba confronts Mathieu about his lies, learning the truth about her connection to the rose farm and who has been targeting the Lasserre family. Details
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Season Info

Director
Marie Jardillier
Screenwriter
Nils-Antoine Sambuc
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date
Jul 9, 2025
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