From ‘The Crown’ to ‘Franklin,’ How France Has Become TV’s New Sought-After Backdrop
variety.comHunter Ingram France has never had trouble getting people to fall in love with its many pleasures: the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, and the island majesty of Mont Saint-Michel.
It sells itself, which is probably why it is such a sought-after backdrop for television series. But in the last year, France has been shown even more love than usual, as more than half a dozen shows, all vying for Emmy attention this season, explored the country through the ages.
And no, this wasn’t some elaborate promotion for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. From the 1600s to the modern day to a post-zombie apocalypse future, no cultural stone went unturned on TV this year, giving viewers even more reason to book their next (hopefully zombie-free) vacation.
This list of shows doesn’t even include the second seasons of Netflix’s teen romance “Heartstopper” (eligible for Children’s & Family Emmy Awards), which took a pivotal class trip to Paris; or AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire” (eligible for the 2024-2025 Emmys), which finishes out Anne Rice’s book with its famously Parisian third act.
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