Blocked (2015)
A French short-form comedy from Canal+ where two bored friends on a sofa turn everyday nothingness into sharp, absurdist laughs.
Blocked - Series Information
- Original Title: Bloqués
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Kyan Khojandi, Bruno Muschio
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (3 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 120
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Networks: Canal+
- Production Companies: FKLG, My Box, Canal+
- Production Countries: France
Blocked - Plot
Two guys interpreted by the Casseurs Flowters (Orelsan & Gringe) discuss in a sofa until something happens. Created by the team of Bref, this short program speaks of boredom whith funny moments like : "What's the name of Hitchcock movie with the birds ?"
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Blocked - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Kyan Khojandi
- Bruno Muschio
Main Cast
- Orelsan
- Gringe
Writers
- Clément Cotentin
- Orelsan
- Kyan Khojandi
- Bruno Muschio
- Gringe
Blocked - FAQs
What is Blocked about?
Blocked is a French short-form comedy series starring Orelsan and Gringe as two friends who sit on a sofa and talk about nothing in particular until something unexpected happens. Created by the team behind Bref, the show mines everyday boredom and mundane conversation for sharp, absurdist humor.
Who are the main actors in Blocked?
Blocked stars Orelsan (playing Orel) and Gringe (playing Gringe), the two members of the French hip-hop duo Casseurs Flowters. Their natural on-screen chemistry and deadpan delivery are central to the show's comedic appeal.
Who created Blocked?
Blocked was created by Kyan Khojandi and Bruno Muschio, the duo behind the acclaimed French short-form series Bref. The writing team also included Clément Cotentin (Orelsan), Gringe, and Florent Bernard, bringing together comedy and hip-hop creative voices.
Is Blocked connected to the series Bref?
Yes. Blocked shares its creative DNA with Bref: both are short-form Canal+ comedies created by Kyan Khojandi and Bruno Muschio. While Bref used a rapid-fire first-person narration format, Blocked shifts focus to two characters confined to a sofa, exploring boredom through dialogue-driven humor.
How many episodes does Blocked have?
Blocked consists of 120 episodes across one season, plus 9 special episodes. Each episode runs approximately 3 minutes, making the entire series a compact but richly comedic watch that can be enjoyed in short bursts or binged in a single sitting.
What language is Blocked in?
Blocked is entirely in French. The series was produced in France and originally broadcast on Canal+. Its original French title is Bloqués. Non-French speakers will need subtitles to follow the dialogue-heavy, conversational humor.
What are similar shows to Blocked?
Fans of Blocked may enjoy Bref (2011) and Serge le Mytho (2016) for similar French short-form comedy. For comparable buddy-comedy dynamics, Drifters (2013) and The Odd Couple (2015) offer entertaining alternatives. Kaamelott (2005) is another beloved French comedy worth exploring.
Is Blocked cancelled or renewed?
Blocked has ended. The series ran from 2015 to 2016 on Canal+ and concluded after its single season of 120 short episodes. There has been no official announcement of a revival or continuation of the series since its conclusion.
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