Canal+ has unveiled its new series Apollo Has Fallen, a follow-up to its 2024 hit Paris Has Fallen. The eight-episode series, directed by Howard Overman, stars Tewfik Jallab, Ritu Arya, Jacek Koman, Richard Dormer, Charlotte Spencer, Arthur Darvill, Annabel Scholey, and Aylin Tezel. Classified as an action and thriller series, each episode runs for 52 minutes. The show is set to premiere on September 14, 2026, and will be available on Canal+ and its streaming platform. The story centers on Zara Taylor, an agent from the British intelligence agency MI6, and Vincent Taleb, a former bodyguard for the French Minister of Defense. Together, they must deal with a hijacked airplane off the coast of Libya, which kicks off a broader conspiracy involving a dangerous Russian mercenary named Yuri Mishkin and a deadly virus that could devastate Europe. The plot unfolds across multiple locations, including London, Madrid, and Libya, and includes a hidden traitor within the team. According to Les Numériques, which viewed the entire series, Apollo Has Fallen improves on the pacing and structure of its predecessor, Paris Has Fallen, which faced criticism for its serialized format. This new season is described as more intense and effective, with each episode feeling like a standalone action film. The series features complex characters, high-stakes scenarios, and a global threat that adds to the tension. The show is based on the The Fall film franchise starring Gerard Butler, which includes three movies released between 2013 and 2019 and has earned over $500 million globally. Apollo Has Fallen is noted for its cinematic opening scene and a compelling political storyline that moves at a brisk pace. However, some critics argue that the series’ visual style is too formulaic, preventing it from standing out among other action series. The direction by David Caffrey and Alice Troughton is seen as lacking in originality and staging, though the series is still regarded as a solid and suspenseful watch. Production for Season 3 of Apollo Has Fallen has already begun, signaling continued support for the franchise. The series will be available on Canal+ and its streaming platform starting September 14, 2026.