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Eco-Thriller 'Sea Shadows' Makes Waves Across Europe
8 Oct
Summary
- French drama 'Sea Shadows' a hit in France, now selling globally
- Follows marine scientist investigating mysterious shipwreck
- Tensions between authorities, fishermen, and activists
As of October 8th, 2025, the French eco-thriller drama 'Sea Shadows' has been making waves across Europe. The series, which premiered on France 2 earlier this year, has been one of the most-watched scripted shows in the country, averaging 4.2 million viewers.
Now, ahead of a major sales push at MIPCOM next week, the series' distributor France TV Distribution has closed a raft of deals. Walter Presents, known for bringing non-English language dramas to the UK and Ireland, has snagged the rights for those territories. In Portugal, public broadcaster RTP has picked up the show, while in Germany it has landed with NDR. Swiss pay-TV service Blue Entertainment has also acquired the series.
The sales follow a successful run for 'Sea Shadows' at various events and festivals. It was a highlight at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous last year and was selected for a showcase of top French titles at Series Mania in Lille. The series went on to win the Audience Award at the Montréal Séries Festival and played in competition at the South International Series Festival 2024 in Spain.
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'Sea Shadows' follows marine scientist Abigail as she returns to her hometown of Fécamp to investigate a mysterious shipwreck. The real danger, however, lies beneath the surface, where a mysterious entity resides. The series also explores the tensions between the authorities, local fishermen, and environmental activists in the coastal community.
