The Hook Up Plan

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The Hook Up Plan
FrenchPlan Coeur
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Country of originFrance
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21 (list of episodes)
Production
Production locationParis
CinematographyMarc Koninckx afc-sbc
Production company
  • Unrated Studios
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07) –
January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

The Hook Up Plan (French: Plan Coeur) is a comedy web television series and the second French series produced for Netflix after Marseille.[1][2][3]

The show premiered on December 7, 2018, and Season 2 premiered on October 11, 2019. A special episode about the COVID-19 pandemic was added to Netflix on August 26, 2020 in France.

In December 2020, the show was renewed for a third and final season, which premiered on January 1, 2022.

Premise[edit]

Elsa, on the verge of turning thirty and stuck in an uninspiring job, finds herself still hung up on her ex-boyfriend two years after their breakup. Her friends, hoping to help her break out of her rut and find some confidence, decide to hire a male escort to take her on a few dates.

Cast[edit]

Main cast[edit]

  • Zita Hanrot: Elsa "El" Payette, Charlotte and Émilie's best friend
  • Sabrina Ouazani: Charlotte "Cha" Ben Smires, Elsa and Émilie's best friend, Antoine's sister
  • Joséphine Draï [fr]: Émilie "Milou" Châtaigne, Elsa and Charlotte's best friend, and Antoine's partner
  • Marc Ruchmann: Julio "Jules Dupont" Saldenha, the gigolo, Roman's best friend
  • Syrus Shahidi [fr]: Antoine Ben Smires, Matthieu and Maxime's friend, Charlotte's brother, and Émilie's partner
  • Tom Dingler: Matthieu, Antoine and Maxime's friend
  • Guillaume Labbé: Maxime "Max" Pauillac, Antoine and Matthieu's friend, and Elsa's ex-boyfriend
  • Yvan Naubron: Roman, Julio's best friend
  • Ludivine de Chastenet: Chantal, Elsa's colleague and friend

Recurring cast[edit]

Episodes[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
18December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
27October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
36January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

Season 1 (2018)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"The Secret Plan"
(French: Plan secret)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Two years after a breakup, Elsa is still obsessed with her ex. But when she meets dreamy schoolteacher Jules, her outlook on life begins to change.
22"The Sloppy Plan"
(French: Plan boulette)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
After learning the truth, Milou tries to steer Elsa away from Jules, while Charlotte ups the ante by orchestrating a magical second date.
33"The Booty Plan"
(French: Plan cul)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Elsa comes unglued when she discovers her friends have been hiding big news from her. Milou has a change of heart about Charlotte's scheme.
44"The Love Plan"
(French: Plan love)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Elsa navigates a dizzying swirl of emotions after her night with Jules. Matthieu makes a confession. Antoine springs a surprise on Milou.
55"The Party Plan"
(French: Plan teuf)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Simmering tensions, unexpected guests and romantic rivalries lead to mayhem at Elsa's 30th birthday party.
66"The Lame Plan"
(French: Plan pourri)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Anaïs drops in for a visit as Elsa wrestles with growing doubts about Jules. A moment of reckoning pushes longtime friendships to the breaking point.
77"The Solo Plan"
(French: Plan solo)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
As a shell-shocked Elsa takes stock of her life, Jules and Max vie for her attention. Matthieu helps Charlotte with a new business idea.
88"The Exit Plan"
(French: Plan de sortie)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Milou goes into labor, Elsa prepares to embark on a new adventure, and Jules realizes he may have one last chance to turn things around.

Season 2 (2019)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
91"The Homecoming Plan"
(French: Plan retour)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
After a blissful four months, Elsa announced her return to Paris. But she has mixed feelings about reconnecting with the old gang.
102"The Llama Plan"
(French: Plan lama)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
Milou and Charlotte give Max a makeover, Julio catches a big break with his music, and Elsa stumbles deeper into a double life.
113"The Backup Plan"
(French: Plan de secours)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
When Elsa's lies come back to bite her, she vows to tell her friends the truth. But a surprise bachelor party upends everyone's day.
124"The Pick-Up Plan"
(French: Plan drague)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
Elsa begs her friends for forgiveness, Milou dips her toe into a confusing new world, and Charlotte finds her business on the brink of disaster.
135"The After Plan"
(French: Plan d'après)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
After the city announces the winner of the barge contract, Elsa drops another bombshell. Meanwhile, a rendezvous turns into a wake-up call for Julio.
146"The Love Plan"
(French: Plan cœur)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
A sudden revelation brings the whole gang together for a day of celebration, mischief and romantic mayhem.
Special
157"The Lockdown Plan"
(French: Plan confiné.e.s)
Noémie SaglioChris LangAugust 26, 2020 (2020-08-26) (France)
November 6, 2020 (Netflix)
When their plan to spend COVID-19 quarantine together unravels, the friends grapple with the challenge of being cut off from each other — and the world.

Season 3 (2022)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
161"The Wrong Plan"
(French: Faux plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
172"The War Plan"
(French: War plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
183"The High and Dry Plan"
(French: En plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
194"The Worst Plan"
(French: Pire plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
205"The Sorority Plan"
(French: Sororiplan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
216"The Final Plan"
(French: Dernier plan)
Noémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

References[edit]

  1. ^ O'Keeffe, Jack (7 December 2018). "'The Hookup Plan' Could Be A Fresh Start For Netflix's French Programming". Bustle.com. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  2. ^ Lyons, Margaret (14 December 2018). "How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  3. ^ "The Hook-Up Plan - Netflix Season 1 Review". Thereviewgeek.com. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  4. ^ "The Hook Up Plan – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 2, 2018.

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