French Series 'Enchaînés' Confronts Slavery on France.tv

The series 'Enchaînés', created by Réunionnais screenwriter Alain Moreau, premiered on France.tv on May 6, 2026. It depicts the violence and perversion of the slavery system that long fueled the French economy. The show is a French fiction that directly addresses the legacy of slavery, a topic often avoided in French media. Moreau's work aims to bring historical truths to a mainstream audience, highlighting the brutal realities of the slave trade and its enduring impact. The series is part of a broader cultural reckoning in France with its colonial past.