Netflix miniseries gains popularity in France
The Netflix miniseries Trouble échange, released on Friday, October 30, has reached the second position in the most-watched new releases on the platform in France three days later. This quick rise in popularity highlights the series' appeal among French viewers.Background of the series
The Swedish psychological thriller, directed by Kasper Barfoed, is based on the novel Bytet by Stefan Ahnhem. It follows two couples who exchange homes, leading to a series of suspicious events and revelations.Viewer response and ratings
The series has a rating of 3.3/5 from AlloCiné viewers. This score reflects a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful plot while others found it less compelling.Global reach of the series
According to FlixPatrol, as of Monday, November 2, Trouble échange topped the list of most-watched series in 15 countries. This indicates that the show has a broad international audience beyond France.Local competition in Poland
However, in Poland, it is in second place, overtaken by a local production, Pułapka, a crime drama directed by Łukasz Palkowski and Adrian Panek. This local success shows the strength of Polish television content in competing with international series.Details of the Polish series
Pułapka consists of two seasons broadcast on the TVN channel from September 9, 2018, to October 15, 2019. It features Agata Kulesza in the role of Olga Sawicka, a crime novelist investigating the disappearance of a teenager, which leads to a potentially deadly intrigue.
