The Torch
Created by Jonathan Cohen
On Canal+
A high-energy mockumentary spoof of reality competition shows that prioritizes comedic absurdity and genre parody over genuine stakes or character depth.
Goodbye villa and hello Chupacabra. After THE FLAME, Marc and 15 other contestants will have to compete and survive on a deserted island. Physical challenges, mental manipulation, and emotional betrayals will be the ingredients of this tropical cocktail.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Torch sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is The Torch violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Torch easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Torch leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Torch scary? 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
Like The Torch
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Torch
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Torch, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Torch, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Torch, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
