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French Miniseries ‘Young Millionaires’ Climbs to Netflix’s Top Three in Two Days

Four underage friends navigate betrayals, legal hurdles, moral dilemmas following a €17 million lottery win in this eight-episode Marseille-set series.

Overview

  • The series surged into Netflix’s global top three most-watched titles within 48 hours of its August 13 premiere.
  • Directed by Igor Gotesman, Young Millionaires comprises eight fast-paced episodes of roughly 30 minutes each.
  • Set in Marseille, it follows Samia, Léo, David and Jess, who win €17 million but can’t claim the prize due to their underage status.
  • The show melds teen melodrama with dark humor and suspense as the friends confront betrayals and legal complications.
  • The principal cast includes Abraham Wapler (Léo), Malou Khebizi (Samia), Calixte Broisin-Doutaz (David), Sara Gontarski (Jess) and Jeanne Boudier (Victoire).