The French crime series Blood Coast, known in its original language as Pax Massilia, has completed filming for its third season. However, the new episodes will not arrive on Netflix until 2027, as revealed by its creator and lead director, Olivier Marchal, in an interview with the French outlet La Provence.
The production, set in Marseille, has maintained a steady pace since its premiere at the end of 2024. It is one of the few confirmed French series returning to the Netflix catalog, alongside Lupin and The Cage, and has managed to connect with a loyal audience in France, even if its global figures do not reflect that impact with the same intensity.
Netflix has maintained a consistent relationship with the city of Marseille as a setting for its French productions. Young Millionaires and the action film starring Ciryl Gane, K.O., were also filmed there, both released in 2025, not to mention that Marseille itself was the first French series produced by the platform.
Who is returning for Blood Coast Season 3?
Netflix has not yet released an official cast list for this third season. However, based on Instagram posts, a message from Gaumont Télévision head Isabelle Degeorges, and an interview granted to Télé Loisirs, it is understood that most of the main cast is returning to the series.
Names expected to return include Tewfik Jallab as Lyès, Jeanne Goursaud as Alice Vidal, Lani Sogouyou as Audrey, Olivier Barthélémy as Arno Cabella, Idir Azougli as Tatoo, Diouc Koma as Victor Miranda, and Florence Thomassin as Marion Fabiani.
What will the third season be about?
No specific plot details have been revealed yet. Olivier Marchal himself hinted in March, in statements to Télé Loisirs, at a detail that has sparked curiosity among the series' followers: "We will film part of the season abroad, but I cannot say more," the creator stated without specifying the destination.
Who is directing Blood Coast Season 3?
Olivier Marchal will direct the first three episodes of the new season, while the rest of the batch will be handled by director Ivan Fegyvères. Regarding the script, Marchal is expected to continue working alongside co-creators Kamel Guemra, Sledge Bidounga, and Morade Aissaoui.
When does Blood Coast Season 3 premiere on Netflix?
The first two seasons of Blood Coast premiered in December, but the third installment will break with that tradition. As confirmed by Olivier Marchal in his conversation with La Provence, the new episodes will not arrive until 2027.
Filming took place mainly in the Marseille area, as well as in a country that has not been disclosed, and concluded in June, according to a post by Isabelle Degeorges, head of Gaumont Télévision.
For now, it is not confirmed if there will be a fourth season of Blood Coast. Olivier Marchal revealed that he is in pre-production for a film about World War I, which is scheduled to begin filming in February 2027. This circumstance could complicate a possible future renewal, as Netflix would depend on Marchal's availability as co-creator, writer, and lead director of the saga.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Coast Season 3
When does Blood Coast Season 3 premiere on Netflix?
As confirmed by Olivier Marchal in an interview with La Provence, the new episodes of Blood Coast will not arrive on Netflix until 2027. An exact release date has not yet been announced.
Who is returning to the cast of Blood Coast Season 3?
Although Netflix has not officially confirmed the cast, Tewfik Jallab, Jeanne Goursaud, Lani Sogouyou, Olivier Barthélémy, Idir Azougli, Diouc Koma, and Florence Thomassin are expected to return, according to information gathered from social media and interviews with production executives.
Who is directing Blood Coast Season 3?
Olivier Marchal will direct the first three episodes, while Ivan Fegyvères will be in charge of the rest of the season.
Where was Blood Coast Season 3 filmed?
Filming took place mainly in the Marseille area, as well as in a foreign country that has not yet been revealed by the production.
Will there be a Blood Coast Season 4?
At the moment, a fourth season has not been announced. A possible renewal could depend on the availability of Olivier Marchal, who is scheduled to direct a film about World War I starting in February 2027.
