The Rise of French Television: A Story of Success and Global Appeal Studio TF1's recent successes with documentaries and dramas tell two distinct stories.
On one hand, Sacha Vucinic and Xavier Marchand's sports documentary "Leon Marchand: Beyond Gold" shattered records in France, while on the other, Slimane Baptiste Berhoun's mystery drama "Surface" has become a hot commodity across Europe and the US.
The viewing numbers for "Leon Marchand: Beyond Gold" are impressive. The documentary averaged 2. 3 million viewers per episode in July, setting an all time record for France TV.