Ad Vitam

• Intriguing and briskly paced, "Ad Vitam" surprises with the quality of its direction, immersed in an atmosphere close to "Blade Runner", "THX 1138", and "Minority Report". Special care was given to the cinematography. The use of blue and white tones imparts a rather cold yet paradoxically captivating feel. Whether or not you appreciate Yvan Attal, he fulfills his role, subtly balancing a blend of melancholy and cynicism.

• In fact, it is a fierce critique of a transhumanism that seeks to grant eternal life through regeneration accessible from adolescence. Yet all this leads to an amorphous and selfish society desperately searching to 'feel a bit of life,' viewing new generations as merely useless and superfluous. Combine that with highly aesthetic sets and framing along with great music, and you have all the ingredients of a very fine series.

• Superb series, Yvan Attal and Garance are brilliant. Above all, I was captivated by the distinctive visual and acoustic atmosphere of this cold, sleek, and dark yet alluring future. You really get caught up in the story, sensing the influence of shows like Altered Carbon, True Detective, Black Mirror... though the director succeeds in establishing his own unique style. A little French gem of the kind we would love to see more often.

• I also found the acting truly good; the dynamic between the cop played by Attal and the young rebel played by Marillier is especially interesting because they ultimately share quite similar doubts and reservations about this world.

• The cold visuals present us with a dehumanized society that is no longer aware of death and effectively forgets the meaning of life. This philosophical reflection strikes us and forces us to focus, striving to dispel that unease which slowly creeps in and refuses to let go. This is a fine, engrossing exercise that I warmly recommend... Bravo!

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