Right now you can watch Alex Hugo in the US on PBS and Thirteen — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. 11 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 15 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Samuel Le Bihan work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on PBS — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Alex Hugo is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. At its heart, Alex Hugo understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Fed-up with his violent daily life, former Marseilles police officer Alex Hugo leaves the city and the violence he can no longer bear. Samuel Le Bihan and Mikaël Fitoussi lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. Across 11 seasons (2015–2026), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What makes Alex Hugo hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Alex Hugo proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Hill Street Blues will find a lot to like here too. 11 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Watch Samuel Le Bihan work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Alex Hugo is currently airing new episodes, created by Franck Thilliez and Nicolas Tackian — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.