If you loved Lupin or Emily in Paris, buckle up — Netflix’s next French obsession is about to take you somewhere far more dangerous. Chercheurs d’Or (Gold Seekers) is a brand-new adventure miniseries currently filming for TF1 and Netflix, and it has all the ingredients of a global hit.
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| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Chercheurs d’Or (Gold Seekers) |
| Network / Platform | TF1 (France) + Netflix (International) |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Episodes | 6 × 52 minutes |
| Lead Star | Audrey Fleurot |
| Co-Star | Guillaume Labbé |
| Director | Philippe Lefebvre |
| Filming Locations | Réunion Island & Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur |
| Expected Release | 2027 |
What Is Chercheurs d’Or About?
The series follows Stella Rivière (Audrey Fleurot), a risk expert at an insurance firm who lives a perfectly controlled, regimented life — until everything is turned upside down.
Her mother is kidnapped by abductors demanding the legendary treasure of the famous pirate La Buse, hidden somewhere on the island. Stella must confront her painful family past — a treasure that already drove her father to madness. With no other option, she teams up with carefree local Liam (Guillaume Labbé) to go on the adventure of her life. Stéphane Laruewhats-on-netflix
Think: a reluctant heroine, cursed pirate gold, a kidnapped mother, and breathtaking island landscapes. This one is going to be wild.
The Star Power Behind It
After the runaway success of the light procedural High Potential (HPI), which concluded in 2025 to record ratings, Audrey Fleurot has cemented herself as one of the most recognizable and beloved faces on French television. And she’s not just starring here — she’s executive producing too, showing serious creative investment in the project.
The supporting cast includes familiar French names: Thierry Lhermitte, Marc Riso, Ludmila Mikaël, Marie Payet, Youssef Hajdi, Damien Dennemont, and Clément Moreau — all directed by Philippe Lefebvre. AlloCiné
On the creative side, the show is co-created by Antonin Martin-Hilbert (Criminal France) alongside Florent Meyer (L’Île aux 30 Cercueils), with a writing team that includes Anaïs Carpita, Thalia Rebinsky, and Philippe Lefebvre. whats-on-netflix
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Why This Could Be Netflix’s Next Big French Export
TF1 and Netflix have a proven track record together. Netflix subscribers have already seen Fleurot in the acclaimed period drama The Bonfire of Destiny, and she is also set to appear in The Countess of Monte Cristo — a fresh female-led adaptation of the cult novel — expected for a major launch on TF1 and then Netflix next fall. whats-on-netflix
Chercheurs d’Or is being filmed across the exotic Réunion Island and the sun-drenched Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, guaranteeing a visually stunning backdrop that international audiences will adore.
Learn more about the legendary pirate La Buse, whose real-life treasure has fascinated treasure hunters for centuries, on Wikipedia.
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FAQs
Q: When will Chercheurs d’Or be available on Netflix?
A: The series is currently in production and is not expected to air before 2027, first on TF1 in France before landing on Netflix internationally.
Q: Who is Audrey Fleurot and why does she matter for this show?
A: She is one of France’s biggest TV stars, known for HPI and The Bonfire of Destiny, and is both the lead actress and executive producer of Chercheurs d’Or.
