TV5MONDE Added Ivorian Drama Series to Platform
The network has secured global rights to the drama series Castes, les amours interdites through a pre-buy arrangement.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Television
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TV5MONDE has officially made the Ivorian drama series Castes, les amours interdites available on its international streaming platform. The acquisition follows a pre-buy arrangement for the 60-episode production.
Why it matters
The move expands the reach of content from Côte d'Ivoire to a broader international audience. It highlights the growing presence of African drama series on global streaming services.
The series consists of 60 episodes, each with a runtime of 26 minutes. TV5MONDE Afrique is scheduled to air four episodes every Monday at 9 p.m.
The players
TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is a global television network that broadcasts programming in French and features content from across the Francophone world.
NCI
NCI is an Ivorian media organization that served as a co-producer for the drama series.
Franck Vléhi
Franck Vléhi is an Ivorian filmmaker who served as a director for the series.
Jean-Jules Porquet
Jean-Jules Porquet is a director who collaborated on the production of the drama series.
The details
Co-produced by NCI and Orange Côte d'Ivoire, the show features executive production by Lully Grace Production. The drama series was directed by Franck Vléhi and Jean-Jules Porquet.
Timeline
The show premiered locally on January 19, 2026.
TV5MONDE Afrique will begin airing the series on October 26, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This move follows the pattern set by global efforts to increase the accessibility of regional African media on major distribution platforms. It underscores a broader industry trend of expanding the footprint of Francophone content beyond local markets.
Viewers worldwide can now access the full series through the TV5MONDE global streaming platform. Fans in the broadcast region can watch the series on TV5MONDE Afrique starting late October.
The takeaway
The addition of this drama to international platforms signals a significant milestone for Ivorian television production. Audiences should look for more cross-border content availability as networks prioritize diverse regional storytelling.
What happens next
TV5MONDE Afrique is scheduled to begin its broadcast run of the series on October 26, 2026, at 9 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadcast Media Africa.
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