OVNI(s) (TV Series 2021–2022) Poster

(2021–2022)

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8/10
Magical mix of comedy and sci fi !
lucienm-603219 August 2021
Got to love the 70s and 80s era setting (fashion, tech gadgets, typewriters, punched card computers, typewriters, wonderful cars, etc..) !!

Space project first steps, fascination with possible life in outer space etc...

Great screenplay !

This comedy is endearing !

Great casting !
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10/10
Good Clean Fun (when we need it)
johnwwwatson17 March 2022
I just finished Episode 1 and it was effortless to enjoy it, even with subtitles. Only 30 minutes goes by fast especially with good actors giving 100% to untypical dry humor. It's not campy or raunchy; it's good clean fun that lets us forget the horrors of the last year and the years coming; Even if we have to go back in time before all this madness took the fun out of life.

Thank you France!
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10/10
Wacky, wonderful, and wise
steven-22219 August 2021
The most lovable characters I have met in a long time. So many clever twists and turns. The icing on the cake: best...music track...ever!
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8/10
well worth a watch
nimrod-149085 August 2021
Very French and because of that it can appear strange at times but it's a very enjoyable watch. A few subplots keep it from becoming staid and the quirkiness and the lack of hollywood is a nice change.
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9/10
Refreshing
metallideth9 June 2021
A very refreshing, fun show. It doesn't strive to fit 50 jokes per minute and instead employs a subtle humour that will leave you delighted. The costumes and decor are amazing and the storyline will keep you guessing.
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10/10
The music alone is 10/10! Charming, wry, delightful comedy!
pjwollum26 November 2022
Hilarious for anyone old enough to remember the technology, the hippie communes and gurus, the space programs, and everything else about 1970's!

I'm watching with subtitles, and I'm so glad it's not dubbed, because you catch all of the sarcasm, cluelessness, affection, exasperation and what have you from hearing the French.

The whole thing is brilliant. I'm watching it all over again just for the music!

The GEPAN set is amazing and funny all by itself! It's rich with color, and the gadgets are ridiculous! Don't miss Vera's phone!

It links the actual French space program, Steven Speilberg, and people who can't figure out how to play their VCR. Where else can you find that?
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10/10
That nice, at least
ickks22 February 2022
When i first saw the teaser, i thought "damn, another french comedy thingy thing". Then i started watching it and... THAT is a nice TV show, weird but refreshing entertainment. The plot is getting better in each episode, and stands between true facts ad fiction.
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9/10
Starts off slow and then takes off
EntertheRaptor29 March 2022
Fantastic! The complexity of the characters and the way they always seem one step behind.

There were bits of natural comedy interspersed in the episodes and some life lessons along the way.

Love the title music!

Although everything isn't explained at the end, there is some closure to all the clues that the team found.

Definitely interesting for any sci-fi fan to watch.

Hope they come out with Season 2.
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10/10
Just a wonderful story
casaaluga1 November 2022
I wish this story would last for 10 seasons at least. All the characters played their roles excellently, in particular Didier and Véra. The duration of each episode is perfect. I'd rather watch 20 half an hour episodes than 10 episodes 1 hour long each. I enjoyed to see all those old citroen cars, and those old computers. Nowadays, most people start paying attention to OVNIS. I myself read a book written George Adamsky when I was a teenager in the 60's and I read and collect paper sci-fi books, ebooks and audio books. It all started in the 60's and it keeps going on ever since. OVNI(S) is well worth watching, every minute of it. It is funny and many OVNI stories are in fact described by real witness. After watching OVNI(S) for the first time, I have to watch it again, and probably again and again. I don't quite believe in ONVIS, but I wish they were true.
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10/10
So very happy this found me.
markwalsh-617071 January 2023
Wacky, wonderful, wise, endearing, magical, like other people have said. I binge watched this after Xmas and into 2023. Happy new year. I watched it over 3 days due to being laid up at home with some kind of cold. I could not have wished for anything better to be honest. What a wonderful show. Loved the cars, brick phone, tech, clothes etc from my earlier years. All main the characters were wonderful, no nasty or miserable ones. I am English and so used subtitles but that's fine, I'm used to those.

I do enjoy watching things that aren't the usual fodder, hard to put a finger on it, but quirky without being ridiculous. Well what a great show to welcome in the New Year, cheers.
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8/10
Fresh and stable
droopyn14 February 2022
This is not the TV show of the year, but it is stable from the beginning till the end, without a sudden quality drop.

This is refreshing as it is a true French TV show, with all the cultural elements wrapped into it.

In brief, you're having a nice time, a nice family time.

By the way, the music (OST) is good too (i.e. Sweet electro).
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9/10
Brilliant Brainy French Comedy
csdcsdcsd200329 May 2023
A stupendous fictional breathless trip into outer space and back to the 1970s with a brilliant cast and super intelligent writing - a French TV comedy series that I hope will carry forward for more episodes - the best series I've seen so far on MHZ. I loved the UFO (OVNI) staff and every setting rife with bygone phenomena like bulky computers, big plastic dial phones, VW vans, university geniuses, LSD, David Bowie, toy pianos, pony tails, pleated hair scarves and flamingos (real ones, not granny's lawn ornaments). Didier (Melvil Poupaud) is energetically flawless as the high-powered brainiac leading the effort to clear up mountains of dusty bureaucratic files at GEPAN regarding numerous unexplained sightings in and above the French countryside.
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9/10
Way better than Hollywood
paolocammelli28 November 2023
I honestly don't understand how Hollywood can still be the reference point to the world cinema and Tv. I found this serie to be way better that most of the things you can find nowadays on the major streaming services. It's fresh, smart, nice with a sparkle of dry comedy that is not overflowing and well balanced through the 'unfolding of the truth'. Very European in a way, but at least not the same old crap used and reused. Cast works well and you get fond of all of them. A bit repetitive at a certain junctures but perfection doesn't exist. Summarizing: it's a warm and smart series that keeps you hooked up with stunning photography, great acting, perfect original soundtrack and wonderful alchemy between characters. Very funny inventions every now and then, strong storytelling and overall incroyable! Well done, can't wait for third season.
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10/10
Atmosphere, pacing, music, all top tier
adageinstantr15 September 2023
From the colour grading, to the engaging intros and cliffhangers, to the original OST by Thylacine, OVNI(s) has been my most-enjoyed show of the year.

It blends genres of humour, espionage, with that rare-but-powerful feeling of gently touching the true mystery of unknown things. It all unfolds in its own time, so that each reveal and development feels natural.

I was so pleasantly surprised that it avoided falling into many cliched tropes. Throughout, it felt like its own original thing, without ever feeling like it was losing steam or its character. I also enjoyed how the relationships developed between the characters, though it did get a bit painful at times to watch them struggle to navigate their feelings.
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6/10
Not a comedy really
RandomTard14 April 2022
This is actually quite decent little sci-fi mystery show. It's easy to watch and it isn't boring, even the acting is pretty good mostly. But for the life of me, I don't find the comedy in this - unless it is to cover up the illogical and full of holes story. The plot really does jump all over the place and just completely forgets what has happened before when it suits the clearly uninspired and shortcutting writers of this show.
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9/10
Underrated and entertaining
andreasmalits8 April 2024
This was a great random found. Never heard or saw anything about it and none of my friends knew it. So I expected nothing and was pleasantly surprised. The biggest plus is the shows extremely likeable cast of characters. Add a colorful setting in the 70s. Great music. Don't forget a mystery to be solved and funny situations. That makes for a show that is in stark contrast to other modern shows who are often dark, gritty and, to be honest, quite depressing.

This was a welcome change. I have not finished season 2 but there are only a few episodes left and i hope there will be more seasons to come.
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6/10
Confusing scenario.
laurent-follet13 May 2021
Great recreation of the 70s in France. The case this also convincing.

However the story is confusing and I lost interest over the episodes. Rather disappointed as I had great expectations at the beginning.
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