The Flame
Created by Jonathan Cohen, Jérémie Galan, Florent Bernard
On Canal+
A comedic parody of reality dating shows that plays the format for laughs rather than genuine stakes, built on irreverent humor and the absurdity of the competition itself.
For nine weeks, thirteen contenders will have to compete in a beautiful villa to try to seduce Marc, an airline pilot, looking for love. Which of these women will manage to light the flame?
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Flame violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Flame sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is The Flame scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Flame easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Flame leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Flame, and what each one shares →
Like The Flame
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Flame
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Flame, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Flame, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Flame, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
