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Les Beaux Malaises

Les Beaux Malaises is a Quebec television sitcom created by Martin Matte and originally broadcast on TVA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Les Beaux Malaises is a Quebec television sitcom created by Martin Matte and originally broadcast on TVA. The series follows a fictionalized version of Matte’s everyday life and relationships, using awkward social situations as the basis for comedy. It is a notable Quebec French-language comedy series.

Premise

The series is a fictionalized comedy based on Martin Matte’s life, family, friends, and daily frustrations. Its humour comes from social awkwardness, personal mishaps, and uncomfortable situations.

Original run

Les Beaux Malaises first aired on TVA and is described in source listings as a 4-season series with 44 episodes. The original broadcast period is given in source listings as 2014 to 2017.

Continuation

A later follow-up project, Les beaux malaises 2.0, is described by production materials as taking place years later and bringing back returning characters along with some new ones.

Distribution and availability

Netflix has listed Les beaux malaises for streaming in some regions, with a 2016 metadata entry and cast information shown on its title page. Availability can vary by country and over time.

Key facts

  • The series is a Quebec French-language sitcom created by comedian Martin Matte.
  • It originally aired on TVA and is listed as a Canadian comedy series.
  • The original run is described as 44 episodes of about 25 minutes each across 4 seasons.
  • Netflix lists the series in its catalogue and identifies Martin Matte, Julie Le Breton, and Émilie Bierre among the starring cast.
  • A later continuation, often referred to as Les beaux malaises 2.0, was produced in 2020 and released in 2021.
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Canadian context

It is a notable Quebec television comedy created by Canadian comedian Martin Matte and originally aired on TVA, making it especially relevant to Canadian French-language television audiences.[1][11]

Frequently asked questions

What is Les Beaux Malaises?
A Quebec French-language sitcom created by Martin Matte, centered on a fictionalized version of his life and everyday awkward situations.
Who stars in Les Beaux Malaises?
Netflix lists Martin Matte, Julie Le Breton, and Émilie Bierre among the starring cast; other recurring cast members include Patrice Robitaille, Martin Perizzolo, Michèle Deslauriers, and Catherine Proulx-Lemay.
How many seasons of Les Beaux Malaises?
The original series is listed as having 4 seasons.
Is Les Beaux Malaises on Netflix?
Netflix has listed the series on its service, but availability depends on region and licensing changes.
Les Beaux Malaises cast?
Main cast listings include Martin Matte, Julie Le Breton, Émilie Bierre, Patrice Robitaille, Martin Perizzolo, Michèle Deslauriers, Fabien Cloutier, and Catherine Proulx-Lemay.
Les Beaux Malaises season 2?
Season 2 is listed as airing in early 2015 and containing 11 episodes on TVDB; the series continued for additional seasons after that.

References

  1. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Beaux_Malaises
    Supports: Creator, genre, country, original network, total seasons and episodes, original run, and principal cast.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/les-beaux-malaises/umc.cmc.79xo9l9bspaskaeyqqdml5nqz?l=fr
    Supports: Series description and premise centered on Martin Matte's private and professional life.
  3. TheTVDB — https://thetvdb.com/series/the-beautiful-malaises
    Supports: Status, original network, runtime, and season 2 episode count.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80162248
    Supports: Streaming listing, cast, and title metadata.
  5. QFQ — https://guide.qfq.com/prod=22621
    Supports: Les beaux malaises 2.0 cast and continuation details.
  6. Encore Télévision-Distribution — https://encoretvintl.com/tv-project/les-beaux-malaises/
    Supports: Number of seasons, episode count, cast, production years, and creators.