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La Fugueuse

La Fugueuse is a French television drama series that aired on TF1 in 2021.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

La Fugueuse is a French television drama mini-series that aired on TF1 in 2021. It is a remake of the Quebec series Fugueuse and follows Léa, a 16-year-old girl who is drawn into exploitation and prostitution by an older man.

Premise

The series follows Léa, a teenager who becomes entangled with an older man and is pulled into exploitation. The narrative focuses on manipulation, family distress, and the consequences of sexual exploitation.

Production and adaptation

La Fugueuse is the French adaptation of the earlier Quebec series Fugueuse created by Michelle Allen. French listings identify Jérôme Cornuau and Manon Dillys as creators of the 2021 version.

Broadcast and reception

The series premiered on TF1 in 2021 and was promoted as a serious drama about adolescent prostitution. Coverage and listings note it as a short-format series rather than an ongoing multi-season production.

Key facts

  • La Fugueuse is a French remake of the Quebec television series Fugueuse.
  • It aired on TF1 in 2021.
  • The story centres on Léa, a 16-year-old girl who becomes vulnerable to manipulation by an older man.
  • The plot involves themes of coercion, prostitution, and violence.
  • The series was described by TF1 as a mini-series with no planned second season.
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Canadian context

La Fugueuse is a French remake of the Quebec series Fugueuse, so it is directly connected to Canadian television production and a Canadian-created original work.

Frequently asked questions

What is La Fugueuse?
A French television drama series that aired on TF1 in 2021 and adapts the Quebec series Fugueuse.
What is the story about?
It follows Léa, a 16-year-old girl who is manipulated by an older man and pulled into exploitation and prostitution.
Is La Fugueuse based on another series?
Yes. It is a remake of the Quebec series Fugueuse, created by Michelle Allen.
Was it a multi-season series?
TF1 described it as a mini-series and said there would be no season 2.
Which channel aired it in France?
TF1 aired the series in France.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugueuse_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e,_2021)
    Supports: Identifies the 2021 French series as a téléroman, its genre, country of origin, and adaptation from the Quebec series.
  2. AlloCinéhttps://www.allocine.fr/series/ficheserie_gen_cserie=24588.html
    Supports: Lists the French series title, year, genre, creators, cast, and notes it is a remake of the Quebec series.
  3. TF1https://www.tf1.fr/fr-ch/tf1/fugueuse
    Supports: Describes the plot involving Léa and the series setting on TF1.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt15484922/
    Supports: Provides a synopsis of the French 2021 series and its central character.
  5. TF1https://www.tf1.fr/fr-ma/tf1/fugueuse
    Supports: Gives plot details beginning with Léa, 16, and her encounter with Nico and Micka.
  6. AlloCinéhttps://www.allocine.fr/article/fichearticle_gen_carticle=18703454.html
    Supports: States TF1 treated Fugueuse as a mini-series and did not plan a season 2.