If you're still recovering from the Season 3 finale of The Night Agent and dreading the wait for its final season, Netflix has a new six-part action thriller that will fill that void. Elite Force is a French series that brings the same high-octane energy, political intrigue, and personal stakes that made The Night Agent a binge-worthy hit.
While the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team handles crises in the U.S., France relies on the GIGN—an elite tactical unit tasked with neutralizing terrorist threats and safeguarding national security. But when the GIGN's own headquarters becomes the target of a devastating bombing, the line between protector and protected blurs. The team must uncover who orchestrated the attack while facing threats from both external enemies and internal betrayal.
What Is 'Elite Force' About?
At the heart of Elite Force are two compelling leads: David Caron (Tomer Sisley), a seasoned GIGN officer on the verge of retirement, and his 25-year-old godson Max (Tristan Zanchi), who dreams of joining the force. David promised Max's mother he'd keep him out of harm's way, so he deliberately makes Max's entrance exams brutally difficult. But Max proves to be a natural, earning a spot in David's unit—forcing David to postpone his retirement to watch over him.
Their complicated dynamic is put to the test when a bomb explodes in the GIGN parking lot, injuring both men and a colleague. From there, the series spirals into a race to find missing military-grade CL-20 explosives and identify the masterminds behind the attack.
More Explosive Than 'The Night Agent'
Fans of The Night Agent will find familiar thrills in Elite Force, but with even more frequent and intense bomb scenarios. The GIGN team faces impossible choices—defusing a trigger-activated bomb on a busy highway, or handling a hospital crisis without their top bomb expert. The stakes are personal, too, as the conspiracy ties back to a past bombing that haunts David and explains his overprotectiveness of Max.
Unlike The Night Agent's political conspiracy, Elite Force centers on a revenge plot aimed directly at David, making the threat feel more intimate and visceral. The action is relentless, but the emotional core keeps you invested.
A Family Mystery That Hits Close to Home
Just as Peter Sutherland in The Night Agent uncovers secrets about his father's suspicious death, Max becomes obsessed with the truth behind his own father's demise. Laurent, David's former partner, died years ago during a botched bomb-defusing mission. Max suspects it wasn't an accident, and his investigation points toward David—his mentor and now his superior.
This family mystery adds a layer of tension that elevates Elite Force beyond a simple action series. As Max digs deeper, his relationship with David shifts from trust to suspicion, culminating in a finale that leaves you breathless. While a second season hasn't been confirmed, these six episodes deliver a complete, satisfying arc.
If you're looking for more underrated gems on Netflix, check out our list of shows that deserve a second look. And for another spy thriller that's quietly dominating streaming, don't miss The Agency.
Elite Force is now streaming on Netflix—perfect for a weekend binge.
