In an unprecedented collaboration, JLA Productions joined forces with Japan’s NHK Enterprises to co-produce part of the new season in Japan in view of the show's huge popularity in the country
\n\nThe latest season of French hit “Bright Minds” marks a major milestone for France TV Distribution’s light crime series, with part of the filming taking place in Tokyo for the first time due to its huge popularity in the country.
\n\nThe unprecedented co-production between JLA Productions and NHK Enterprises of Japan was made possible thanks to France TV Distribution, which played a key role as a business facilitator and matchmaker in bringing together the two companies.
\n\nThe collaboration opens new perspectives for the series and strengthens its international reach, according to the Paris-based world sales company.
\n\n“Bright Minds” (known in France as “Astrid et Raphaëlle”), about a neurodivergent police records archivist with an extraordinary memory and perspicacity who assists an impulsive police inspector solve complex crimes, has established itself as the most-watched series in France. In 2025, the show accumulated 24 million video views on france.tv, making it the most-watched scripted series on the platform (excluding daytime).
\n\nSeason 7 promises to take Astrid (Sara Mortensen) and Raphaëlle (Lola Dewaere)…
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