Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

Marcello Mastroianni, Isabelle Adjani, Alain Delon, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen... the biggest stars in cinema were welcomed by Christian Defaye on his show Spécial cinéma. Between intimate confessions from actors and immersion in the world of the greatest filmmakers, Christian Defaye took viewers on a journey into the fascinating world of cinema for nearly thirty years.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 24 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
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Read the synopsis.
Start with the trailer and first-season premise, then decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
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The series
2 episodes
1974
3 episodes
1975
9 episodes
1976
18 episodes
1977
23 episodes
1978
22 episodes
1979
17 episodes
1980
29 episodes
1981
33 episodes
1982
38 episodes
1983
35 episodes
1984
36 episodes
1985
35 episodes
1986
42 episodes
1987
38 episodes
1988
44 episodes
1989
6 episodes
1990
8 episodes
1991
32 episodes
1992
16 episodes
1993
41 episodes
1994
24 episodes
1995
14 episodes
1996
16 episodes
1997
Cast
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