Netflix’s Under a Dark Sun
(Qui sème le vent
) flips the idyllic countryside, flower farm, lavender fields, and leisurely afternoons’ idea of Provence all upside down. What one may witness instead might be a gripping thriller where secrets bloom darker than the night. When Alba, a mother on the run, lands a job at a flower farm, she is about to discover that beneath the beauty lies a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and danger of ties she would so desperately seek support of.
Secrets bloom as darkly as the night, promises twist, family creates drama, the chilly air haunts long after the last door is closed. With secrets as dark and thick, individuals with just as much grit are needed to hold them up.
Meet the cast: stars bringing the drama under the dark sun
The series boasts a stellar French cast led by Ava Baya as Alba
, the young mother thrust into a web of mystery and betrayal. Joining her is the incomparable Isabelle Adjani
, whose presence is enough to add gravitas and intensity to any number. The ensemble also includes Thibault de Montalembert
seen in Call My Agent!,
Guillaume Gouix
from The Returned
, Louise Coldefy, Claire Romain, Simon Ehrlacher, and Nicolas Vaude all following in support.
Isabelle Adjani in “Diabolique”
dir. Jeremiah Chechik – 1996 pic.twitter.com/gB3nqNJnsU
— Mabellonghettl (@Mabellonghettl) May 26, 2025
Isabelle Adjani’s involvement that had been anticipated ever since the acquirement of this show
by Netflix, adds a remarkable layer of depth and prestige to the series. A two-time Oscar nominee for Camille Claudel
and The Story of Adele H
., Adjani is celebrated for her intense and captivating performances that have earned her five César Awards, where one is alone considered one of the highest honors in French cinema.
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Just when you think you have figured out who to trust, Under a Dark Sun
pulls the rug out from under you with shocking twists and hidden agendas with its axis-spinning plot.
Secrets beneath the sun: unraveling the plot:
Under a Dark Sun
follows Alba, who escapes a troubled past and takes a job at a prestigious flower farm in Provence to build a better life for her son. However, her new beginning turns sinister when the farm’s patriarch is murdered, and as the newcomer Alba is naturally pegged as the prime suspect. The shock deepens when she discovers the deceased was out of all odds, her biological father and that she is his sole heir. Now, caught in a storm of suspicion and family secrets, Alba must navigate a dangerous game where the very family she inherits from is determined to silence her.
L’affiche de la nouvelle production française de #Netflix est là 👇
“Soleil noir”, avec Isabelle Adjani, Ava Baya, Louise Coldefy, sera dispo dès le 9 juillet sur la plateforme pic.twitter.com/XkNXcKOyaO
— Jeremy M. (@JeremyMingot) June 10, 2025
Anticipated Eclipse: Release Date of Under the Dark Sun and more
Under the Dark Sun
is set to globally premiere on July 9, 2025. The six-episode French thriller will be available exclusively on Netflix worldwide, giving audiences a fresh and darkly atmospheric mystery to make a backdrop of this summer. The show’s tightly woven narrative is expected to explore the themes of motherhood, identity and betrayal.
Created and written by Nils-Antoine Sambuc, also credited for Blood of the Vine
, the series is directed by Marie Jardillier, known to have previously worked on Off the Hook
and Édouard Salier, who is known for Voltaire High.
Produced by Netflix France in collaboration with Itinéraire Productions and UGC Fiction, Under a Dark Sun
is made to be a blend of emotional depth and thrilling suspense. The story’s emotional core of motherhood and identity intertwines with a mystery that is crafted to keep the viewers guessing until the very end.
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