French fiction continues to dominate television ratings in France, with the highly anticipated return of two popular series, "La Intern" and "La Stagiaire." Both shows have captivated audiences, showcasing the strength of French storytelling and its appeal to viewers across the nation.
The ninth season of "La Intern" premiered on France 3, attracting an impressive average of 4.2 million viewers, which translates to a 22.4% audience share. This marks a slight decrease from the previous season, which garnered 4.16 million viewers in its debut. Despite the drop, the show remains a favorite among its fans, reinforcing the power of French fiction in the television landscape.
In the second position, TF1's "Koh-Lanta" also performed well, drawing in 3.68 million viewers and a 19.9% audience share. While this figure is lower than the launch of the previous season, it still reflects a strong interest in adventure reality shows among the French public, particularly among housewives, who made up a significant portion of the audience.
However, not all programs fared as well. France 2's special program, "Blue, white, gold: our 100 chances of medals," dedicated to Paralympic athletes, managed to attract only 806,000 viewers, highlighting the challenges faced by some broadcasters in engaging audiences. Meanwhile, other channels struggled to exceed a million viewers, with France 5 leading the pack with a rebroadcast of "I will sleep at your place," which reached 574,000 viewers.
Overall, the ratings from the first part of the evening on Tuesday, August 27, reflect the ongoing competition among French television networks and the varying levels of success for different genres. As the fall television season unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and which shows will capture the hearts of viewers.
