Netflix's GIGN Thriller Becomes Global Hit as Viewers Await Season 2

The French‑language action series "Unité de Elite GIGN" (also titled "Elitní jednotka" and "GIGN") premiered on Netflix on 22 June 2026. Created by Julien Leclercq and starring Tomer Sisley as veteran officer David Caron, the show follows the elite police unit GIGN in high‑stakes counter‑terrorism missions while interweaving family drama. Within days it rose to the top of Netflix’s global charts, ranking #1 in 47 countries—including France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland—and entering the platform’s top‑ten in 87 territories. Season 1 ends with the explosion that kills Jess and reveals that Max is David’s biological son, leaving major plot threads open. Netflix has not yet confirmed a second season, but renewal chances are described as “good” based on strong viewership, completion rates, and Netflix’s recent renewals of other French action series. Fans speculate that season 2 would explore David’s trauma, Max’s growing role and larger terrorist networks.