It is impossible not to like this show. It is a comedy with the brilliant idea of actors playing their own role. The acting is great and the screenplay is excellent. I have not seen Season 2 yet, but Season 1 is definitely worth watching. I hope that the French sense of humor translates well in other languages. I would bet that a US adaptation is on its way (because this is what happens, they pick ideas from others). So "très charmant", my dear.
115 Reviews
Brilliant!
dgjones-622586 February 2021
Quite simply the most intelligent comedy/drama I have seen since the early seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm (If you didn't like Curb it doesn't mean you won't like this).
The writing, acting, direction, and production values are all superb - very high quality for TV and the show looked more like a film.
There isn't a weak episode and with 24 episodes, that is quite something. You will love the episode with Sigourney Weaver - it's comedy genius and what is even more amazing is it is based on real events.
Definitely a recommended watch from me.
The writing, acting, direction, and production values are all superb - very high quality for TV and the show looked more like a film.
There isn't a weak episode and with 24 episodes, that is quite something. You will love the episode with Sigourney Weaver - it's comedy genius and what is even more amazing is it is based on real events.
Definitely a recommended watch from me.
Feminist, funny, feminine, fraught, flat finale oh, and stunt casting
joachimokeefe5 February 2021
Strong characters, good jokes, plenty of drama, glamour and de l'amour. Starts to grind its gears in season 4. First three seasons get a nine. Keeps the ninth star for Jean-Gabin the dog.
Did you watch the later Mad Men seasons? A lot of frantic office and bed-hopping, people setting up rival agencies, crisis after crisis thrown at mainly well-defined characters. Dix Pour Cent (CMA) is sort of Mad Men: The Next Generation with much better jokes, less death, and well normalised LGBTness, (though race less addressed). The matriarch Arlette might well have been one of Don or Roger's party girls back in the day.
Call My Agent (set in the present!) has a much more romantic French side, complete with baroque soundtrack, great views of Paris inside and out, and let's not forget the stunt casting of every French film star you didn't know was still working, playing themselves. A clever device, only possible in a drama about high-end movie agents. Times have changed - in Sunset Boulevard Norma Desmond was washed up at 44(!)
I'm on S04E03 and enjoying it more for the humour and 'where will they take this-ness' than any suspense I feel for the characters. The inter-agency rivalry gets pretty one-dimensional, and relationship break-ups over and over can seem pretty forced. Glam-soap by the finale, I expect, but that's Netflix.
I can see why they introduced Hicham as the psychopath venture capitalist -there wasn't quite enough darkness in series 1. But then they went and gave him a heart, too. I don't know if it's the awful man bun, his slim physique or his acting; I just don't believe the character.
An image search for Fanny Herrero will reveal that the casting of Camille Cottin as the pivotal Andrea character is very likely self-referential.
Did you watch the later Mad Men seasons? A lot of frantic office and bed-hopping, people setting up rival agencies, crisis after crisis thrown at mainly well-defined characters. Dix Pour Cent (CMA) is sort of Mad Men: The Next Generation with much better jokes, less death, and well normalised LGBTness, (though race less addressed). The matriarch Arlette might well have been one of Don or Roger's party girls back in the day.
Call My Agent (set in the present!) has a much more romantic French side, complete with baroque soundtrack, great views of Paris inside and out, and let's not forget the stunt casting of every French film star you didn't know was still working, playing themselves. A clever device, only possible in a drama about high-end movie agents. Times have changed - in Sunset Boulevard Norma Desmond was washed up at 44(!)
I'm on S04E03 and enjoying it more for the humour and 'where will they take this-ness' than any suspense I feel for the characters. The inter-agency rivalry gets pretty one-dimensional, and relationship break-ups over and over can seem pretty forced. Glam-soap by the finale, I expect, but that's Netflix.
I can see why they introduced Hicham as the psychopath venture capitalist -there wasn't quite enough darkness in series 1. But then they went and gave him a heart, too. I don't know if it's the awful man bun, his slim physique or his acting; I just don't believe the character.
An image search for Fanny Herrero will reveal that the casting of Camille Cottin as the pivotal Andrea character is very likely self-referential.
Sophisticated and funny.
paulcreeden5 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Bravo once again to Netflix for bringing this intelligent French production to U.S. screens. The series is reminiscent of Woody Allen's work. Its humorous and cynical look at the behind-the-scenes foibles of show business is very engaging. It is well paced and visually interesting. The acting is superb. It pulls off its use of star cameos flawlessly. Anyone familiar with American productions with star cameos will know what I mean. They are often awkward and horrible. The series ensemble is excellent throughout. The production offers diversity as well as subtle mockery of it. I hope Netflix will do another season. It seems to me that some of their best work dies after one season, unfortunately for us viewers who appreciate higher quality productions like this one.
I will die if this ever stops
markblake-life6 January 2019
A fantastic show. The language is beautiful, intelligent, with a wonderfully dry sense of humour. I've watched all three seasons with fascination, and because of my brutish english ways I never even knew the stars were playing themselves!! I didnt know them. That just raises it to new levels. Nicholas Maury stands out as a shining underdog I believe. PLEASE release another season...
Brilliant, amusing and wonderful to see the French taking a lighthearted view of themselves.
j-p-garvey13 December 2017
Just finished the second series and loved every minute. It is very smart and entertaining. I love French film but sometimes while brilliant you find they take life too seriusly. This is the first French TV series I have watched and it has won me over. Of note, season 1 was good but season 2 was much better. The characters just grow and grow on you. Can' t wait for more.
Intelligent and funny
pmollenholt24 November 2017
I've just binged through 2 seasons of "Call my agent" and loved it. It's really funny and surprisingly often thought provoking. They point fingers, rub it in, caricature and tease without a hint of value judgment or sentimentality. I'm likely missing some insider jokes and some bits get lost in translation but overall it's a hoot. Keep it coming!
Fantastic modern comedy
SteveStockholm13 January 2019
Dix pour cent (Call my agent) is a fantastic comedy. It's well written and acted, modern and fresh but without any politically correct preaching (because it's French, the same concept made in most other western countries would have been a disaster). The characters are human, flawed and likable, their problems relatable. Like all good comedy there is an element of drama and some sad moments. This is fantastic television.
Highly recommended almost regardless of who you are, assuming you have an ounce of sophistication.
Highly recommended almost regardless of who you are, assuming you have an ounce of sophistication.
You Don't Need to Speak French to Love This Show
themediagoddess13 February 2018
Call My Agent is fresh, funny and so well done! It's pleasure to watch. From the behind the scenes aspect of a theatrical agency to the human interactions that can get twisted it's - to borrow a book phrase - a "page turner." Fresh perspectives, lies and blistering truths all wrapped up in a comedic bow, but a sophisticated, intelligent bow. Just such fun to watch. I can't wait for more episodes.
Unmissable
ebclyne28 February 2018
Loved it!
oohlala-2162725 November 2018
brilliant and fun
Pacificwalker9 January 2019
Wonderfully observed portray of agents and their actors, their actors playing themselves in a spoof way, at the same time hilarious and then vulnerable, and so real that you attach yourself to each agent. Very witty satyre of the movie business made with such affection that you fall for it. Awesome.
Subtitles!
rocknstv9 March 2021
I really enjoyed this series. Actually learned some French! Lol.
It had to develop. I didn't get it at first, actually turned it off midway through the first episode.
But, I read so many good reviews and I went back. Glad I did.
Pretty lousy final season
daniela-521-72021624 January 2021
I adored the first 3 seasons of the show. However, the last season was such a disappointment. The script writing quality went down the drain, and the show lost its soul. They should have stop the series when it was great. The absence of Fanny Herrero can be felt throughout every single episode.
Excellent actors, great premise, terrific writing!
alisonbullrun25 September 2018
The perfect carricature of showbusiness
mirkobozic14 February 2021
This little French gem of a comedy, is what you get if you combine The Devil Wears Prada and The Office (American): there are slightly sadistic bosses, demanding clients which are impossible to please and tasks for assistants that border on mission impossible but have to be on someone's desk by the end of the next day. Fanny Herrero creared a brilliant narrative with enough chemistry between the characters to keep your attention all the time, the humor isn't cheap or vulgar as it tends to be too often in Hollywood these days, and we get to see why there's such a big difference between European and American cinema. The episode with Juliette Binoche embarassing herself in Cannes shows a comedic side of her that one rarely gets to see, and it's driven home in the scene where she's sharing a pizza in her hotel room with her bodyguard. Already in a sweatshirt, but she forgot to take the diamonds off, while he asks what kind of movies she's been in. This brilliant clash of celebrities and those that make their careers happen is one of the numerous reasons to see Call My Agent. And there's even a dog called Jean Gabin.
More of this caliber please
tribaltelevision7 June 2020
This is a delightful, easy to binge, series. The language makes you want to take up French! The writing is top notch and here is why. The characters are fresh, well developed and we feel for them, especially Camille. The theme is clear, their wants and needs clear cut. I'm not finished with Sea 1 yet, but I want to savor this series like a good burgundy. Netflix at its best. (as opposed to all the Satanic dark content they've been shoving down our throat)
Dept and humor
ladychiro12 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Wonderful TV series with depths and yet humor.
Actors are playing well and very different roles. They are so many guest appearances, sometimes for only seconds which keep viewers on their toes as it is easy to miss. Characters are well played and one can recognize a trait of herself/himself in each, making each even more real. I found this French series wonderfully refreshing as it gather many if not all aspect of the world of entertainment and only one working/living it can recognize and smile about it.
Sadly, translation does not do justice to this series which explain the poor comments from another reviewer.
It's too bad that there are only few seasons as I binged through the two first and cannot wait for the next to be Revealed.
Actors are playing well and very different roles. They are so many guest appearances, sometimes for only seconds which keep viewers on their toes as it is easy to miss. Characters are well played and one can recognize a trait of herself/himself in each, making each even more real. I found this French series wonderfully refreshing as it gather many if not all aspect of the world of entertainment and only one working/living it can recognize and smile about it.
Sadly, translation does not do justice to this series which explain the poor comments from another reviewer.
It's too bad that there are only few seasons as I binged through the two first and cannot wait for the next to be Revealed.
Dynamic, classy and witty show!
dpasaric16 May 2020
What a great surprise this series is; there is no violence, murders, guns and still it's so dynamic! It has everything: talented writing, complex characters, great acting, good humor and flawless directing. It's so enjoyable, never boring and often full of unexpected turns. After so many generic Hollywood series Dix pour Cent was such great pleasure to watch. Highly recommended for connoisseurs!
Perfect binge-worthy TV
markacohen22 July 2019
I loved the first two seasons of this series. It is truly delightful, wonderful actors, attractive, flawed but seductive characters, carefully constructed scenarios, sharp and memorable dialogue and consistently funny, often laugh-out loud (not generally a French speciality) and less often but in nicely judged moments, poignant and sweet. Parfait quoi. And like all the best TV you learn to follow the characters and the subject matter, necessary of course and super fun (French cinema, show biz, the often tough business world of a medium-sized agency, but less important than the drame comique. Nothing ever goes over the top, it plays with the cinema, the jobs actors have to do, their narcissism, of course, the sheer silliness of the films and nuttiness of the directors, but it is never cruel, cliched or mercilessly satiric. The Actors, real stars all take part in a particular story and the aura of their stardom is secondary, which is quite a testament to how good each episode is, Binoche Adjani Baye etc. are merely part of the story, they don't throw anything off balance., they are humanized but not with any larger drama in mind than shaping the story.
Looking forward to the next two seasons.
Disappointment in the fourth season
yaron-709468 February 2021
Season 3
oohlala-2162711 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Season 3, at last, didn't disappoint. I'm giving it 7 ( I rated 8 the first 2 seasons), for some developments were little stretched out. "Double agent" and " double actress" in my opinion were weak parts of the series as well as using a doll instead of a real infant. Performances were great, as usual. Andréa Martel and Gabriel Sarda were my favorite characters. The ending was justified. Great job overall.
Debacle by season 4
Samm7930 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Loved first 3 seasons but guys what was that with season 4?? The whole season has this huge hole in the middle which makes is unwatchable: in real life the newly hired evil woman would have to sign a CONTRACT, which would make it legally impossible for her to work for her competitors and leave with all their clients after a few weeks. For people dealing with contracts, it seems like a HUGE (unacceptable) oversight.
Two stars for the other three seasons (and for Isham who is so hot!)
The French have a way with babies and animals, when it comes to comedy
mgumsley3 April 2021
Based on my limited knowledge of France, I had this blinkered view that somehow the French have a poor sense of humour, but this clever series has changed my view. And they really do have a way of introducing babies and animals into the comedy in a way that really works. The baby episode with Audrey Fleurot was one of the very best, and animals (usually dogs and not always Arlette's, pop up all over the place and cause lots of mayhem).
It isn't what one would expect as this is really quite a sophisticated series set in the competitive world of agents and their egotistical clients, the actors. There are lots of frayed tempers and an awful lot of drinking, but somehow it all works. The only thing I haven't enjoyed are the subtitles which flash up so quickly you have to read them superfast, and the French are a fast talking nation anyway. It looks like we will get an English spinoff from this series, I saw a few masks appearing in the French series, I hope that doesn't end up spoiling it all.
It isn't what one would expect as this is really quite a sophisticated series set in the competitive world of agents and their egotistical clients, the actors. There are lots of frayed tempers and an awful lot of drinking, but somehow it all works. The only thing I haven't enjoyed are the subtitles which flash up so quickly you have to read them superfast, and the French are a fast talking nation anyway. It looks like we will get an English spinoff from this series, I saw a few masks appearing in the French series, I hope that doesn't end up spoiling it all.
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