Apple TV’s six-part thriller The Hunt is climbing streaming charts worldwide, despite a three-month delay in its release. According to FlixPatrol, the French series is currently trending at #9 globally on Apple TV and performs strongly across multiple countries, including South Africa, France, Mozambique, and Norway.
The show had faced controversy in November 2025 after being accused of plagiarizing Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel Shoot. Apple TV and Gaumont, the show’s producer, addressed the issue by acknowledging the source material and striking a deal with the book’s rights holders. This resulted in a postponed debut, with the series premiering on March 4, 2026, instead of December 2025.
The Hunt stars Mélanie Laurent, Benoît Magimel, Damien Bonnard, Manuel Guillot, and Sarah Pachoud. Episode 4 is scheduled to release on March 18. The series’ Rotten Tomatoes score has not yet been published due to the delay.
Despite the challenges, the series’ suspenseful storytelling and strong performances have captured viewers’ attention globally. Apple TV’s platform shows the French thriller trending in the top ten in multiple countries, from Europe to Africa, signaling a major international success for the series.
The show’s popularity highlights how compelling storytelling can resonate across languages and cultures, even amid controversies and delays, cementing Apple TV’s reputation as a home for globally appealing dramas and thrillers.
