Netflix has released the French action series Elite Force, which has quickly become a global hit since its debut on July 22. The show, created by Julien Leclercq of Ganglands fame, follows the elite tactical unit GIGN as they combat terrorist threats and rescue hostages.
Plot and Main Characters
The series centers on David (Tomer Sisley), a high-ranking GIGN officer planning to retire to a desk job. However, his plans are derailed when a terror attack kills several colleagues, forcing him to train a new recruit named Max and uncover the mastermind behind the attack.
Global Success and Reception
Since its release, Elite Force has dominated Netflix's top ten charts worldwide, currently holding the second spot in the UK. Critics and audiences have responded positively. Decider recommended the show, noting that the action scenes compensate for shallow character work. What's On Netflix gave it three stars, praising the twists and action while criticizing character development.
On Rotten Tomatoes, audience reviews are glowing. Olly S called it 'excellent,' highlighting the cinematography. Janet T gave it five stars, writing: 'Thoroughly enjoyed it, a few twists and turns with characters I was invested in (largely)! Love French crime drama etc, like the Scandinavian countries they do roll out some very watchable stuff!'
Viewer Reactions
On Reddit, user Rare_Confidence_136 commented: 'Just finished it, I loved it, crazy ending that leaves it up for a season 2. Highly recommend.' The show has generated buzz for its cliffhanger finale, which sets up a potential second season.
Elite Force is available to stream now on Netflix.
