Alertes (2021)
A gripping French-Canadian crime drama following an elite missing persons unit through relentless, emotionally charged investigations across six seasons on TVA.
Alertes - Series Information
- Original Title: Alertes
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (44 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 140
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- First Air Date: February 8, 2021 (United States - NR), February 8, 2021 (Canada - G)
- Networks: TVA, TVA+
- Production Companies: Pixcom
- Production Countries: Canada
Alertes - Plot
The Missing Persons Special Unit takes on new cases.
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Alertes - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mylène St-Sauveur
- Frédéric Pierre
- Sophie Prégent
- Danny Gilmore
- Charles-Alexandre Dubé
- Catherine Bérubé
- Jade Hassouné
- Jean-Simon Leduc
- Guy Jodoin
- Eve Lemieux
Writers
- Julie Hivon
- Patrick Dupuis
- Guillaume Corbeil
- Caroline Mailloux
- Charles Dionne
Executive Producers
- Nicola Merola
- Charles Lafortune
Alertes - FAQs
What is Alertes about?
Alertes follows the Missing Persons Special Unit, an elite team of investigators dedicated to solving disappearance cases in Quebec. Each season brings fresh, emotionally charged investigations as the detectives navigate complex human stories, moral dilemmas, and the relentless pressure of finding the missing before it is too late.
Who are the main actors in Alertes?
The ensemble cast is led by Mylène St-Sauveur as Lily-Rose Bernard and Frédéric Pierre as Renaud Magloire. They are joined by Sophie Prégent, Danny Gilmore, Charles-Alexandre Dubé, Catherine Bérubé, Jade Hassouné, Jean-Simon Leduc, Guy Jodoin, and Eve Lemieux.
Is Alertes based on a true story?
Alertes is a fictional drama, though its cases draw inspiration from the real-world challenges faced by missing persons units in Canada. The series grounds its storytelling in procedural realism, giving each investigation an authentic feel without being tied to any specific real-life case.
Where can you watch Alertes?
Alertes airs on TVA and is also available on TVA+, the network's streaming platform. For a full overview of viewing options available in your region, including any additional platforms that may carry the series, checking a streaming aggregator is the easiest way to find current availability.
Is Alertes cancelled or renewed for more seasons?
Alertes is very much alive. The series is currently a returning show, with Season 6 already underway comprising 13 episodes. Its consistent renewal across six seasons reflects strong audience loyalty on TVA, making it one of Quebec's most enduring prime-time crime dramas.
How many seasons and episodes does Alertes have?
Alertes has six seasons and 140 episodes in total. Season 1 launched with 24 episodes, followed by seasons of 25 and 26 episodes respectively, before Season 6 settled on a tighter 13-episode run — a format shift that allows for more focused, serialized storytelling.
What are some shows similar to Alertes?
Fans of Alertes may enjoy Cold Squad, a fellow Canadian missing persons procedural, or The Pembrokeshire Murders for gripping true-crime drama. NYPD Blue and Nash Bridges offer classic detective ensemble energy, while Nine Puzzles and Fatal Seduction bring a more contemporary, suspense-driven edge to the genre.
Who are the writers behind Alertes?
Alertes boasts a large and talented writing room. Key contributors include Julie Hivon, Patrick Dupuis, Guillaume Corbeil, Caroline Mailloux, Charles Dionne, Mireille Mayrand-Fiset, Mario Bolduc, Sophie Fortier, Kristine Metz, and Sara Berthiaume — a collaborative team that keeps the series' case variety fresh across six seasons.
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