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Tactik

Tactik is a Canadian French-language youth drama television series set around a mixed soccer team.

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

Tactik is a Canadian French-language youth drama television series set around a mixed soccer team. It originally aired on Télé-Québec and follows preteens and teenagers balancing sport, friendships, and everyday life. The series ran for six seasons and 596 episodes from 2009 to 2013.

Premise

The series follows adolescents on a mixed soccer team, using the sport as a setting for stories about friendship, family, rivalry, and growing up. The team dynamic is a central part of the narrative.

Production and broadcast

The series was created in Quebec by Vincent Bolduc, Alex Veilleux, and Jean-François Nadeau. It aired on Télé-Québec for six seasons and 596 episodes, with original broadcast dates from 2009 to 2013.

Reception and context

Contemporary coverage described Tactik as a more realistic youth series than its predecessor Ramdam, with a more cinematic style and a focus on everyday situations. It became a notable Quebec youth program during its run.

Cast and characters

Available listings identify a rotating ensemble of young actors and central characters such as Rose, Samuel, Carl, Dalie, Théo, and Diego. Several sources also name Frédérique Dufort, Pier-Luc Funk, Benjamin Chouinard, Aliocha Schneider, and others among the principal cast.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Vincent Bolduc, Alex Veilleux, and Jean-François Nadeau.
  • It centres on a mixed soccer team and the friendships and conflicts around the group.
  • Tactik was produced in Quebec for Télé-Québec.
  • The show aired from January 2009 to December 2013 (some sources list 2008 as the start year).
  • It was often viewed as a successor to the earlier Quebec youth series Ramdam.
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Canadian context

Tactik is a Quebec-made French-language series that aired on Télé-Québec and is part of Canadian children's and youth television history.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tactik about?
It is about a mixed youth soccer team and the everyday lives, friendships, and conflicts of the teens around it.
Where was Tactik produced?
Tactik was produced in Canada, specifically in Quebec, and originally aired on Télé-Québec.
How many seasons and episodes does Tactik have?
Most sources list 6 seasons and 596 episodes.
What language is Tactik in?
The series is in French.
When did Tactik air?
Sources most commonly place the original run from January 2009 to December 2013, though some listings use 2008 as the start year.

References

  1. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/it/title/tt2171596/
    Supports: Country of origin, language, genre, release timing, and basic premise.
  2. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactik
    Supports: Creator names, network, season and episode counts, production origin, and broadcast details.
  3. AnnuSerieshttps://www.a-suivre.org/annuseries/encyclopedie/series.php?series=5701
    Supports: Production years, episode count, duration, creators, cast, and original broadcaster.
  4. Qui Joue Qui ?https://quijouequi.com/emissions/tactik
    Supports: Premise, broadcast dates, episode count, and format.
  5. TV5 Unis / TV5Plushttps://www.tv5plus.ca/tactik/saisons/2
    Supports: Season-level production information and Canadian origin.
  6. Journal Métrohttps://journalmetro.com/culture/16434/tactik-une-serie-plus-realiste-pour-les-9-a-12-ans/
    Supports: Premise, target audience, comparison to Ramdam, and production context.