France Télévisions announces new mini-series
France Télévisions has announced the broadcast of The Disappeared of the Argonne, a mini-series based on the novel by Julie Peyr, set to air on France 2 starting November 4, 2026, at 9:10 p.m., and on france.tv from October 30. Series details and production
The four-episode series, each 52 minutes long, is directed by Safy Nebbou and co-written by Mary Arnaud, Julie Peyr, and Safy Nebbou. The story follows Jocelyne Veyrades, a mother whose son, Gilles, a young conscript, disappears in 1981 during a leave of absence. Plot and themes
While military authorities suggest desertion, Jocelyne refuses to believe it and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, gathering other families of the missing. The series explores the flaws of a system, the wounds of grief, and the determination of an ordinary woman confronting the unacceptable. Cast and production team
The cast includes Alix Poisson, Vincent Deniard, Anne Charrier, Félix Moati, Camille Claris, Cyril Lecomte, Xaverine Lefevre, Isabelle Côte-Willem, Aïssa Maïga, and Mehdi Nebbou. The mini-series is produced by Studio 14 Films, François Lardenois, and Nathan Franck, in co-production with France Télévisions. Award recognition
The series was preceded by the Best Drama/Suspense Series Award at the La Rochelle Fiction Festival 2026.
