The fifth season of the hit series HPI, starring Audrey Fleurot and Mehdi Nebbou, is set to premiere on TF1 starting May 15, 2025, marking the end of the beloved show.
On March 7, 2025, TF1 officially announced the debut date for the final season, which has garnered immense popularity since its inception. The show, which aired its episodes across two-part broadcasts during the spring and fall, attracted an impressive average of 8.3 million viewers with its first episode launching to 9.7 million, resulting in the best ratings for a fiction series for the year, as reported by TF1.
Audrey Fleurot, who portrays the eponymous character Morgane Alvaro, indicated during her appearance on the show Quelle époque ! on France 2 back in December 2024, “I believe we should not tire the viewers and do the season of too much.” Fleurot's sentiments were echoed by her co-star, Mehdi Nebbou, who mentioned at the Lillois Séries Mania Festival, “It would be classy to end with flair rather than allow it to dilute over time.”
The fifth season will primarily explore the intricacies of the relationship between Morgane and her colleague Karadec, promising twists and emotional depth. TF1 dropped hints about this narrative direction on social media, teasing fans with the line, “Trying for a love story when already co-parents, colleagues, and roommates... Is it a genius idea or just a way to mess everything up?”
Despite the finale, there are whispers about the potential for expansion. Pierre-Antoine Capton, the head of the production group Mediawan, expressed hope for the future. “There are always surprises in fiction and discussions about different extensions,” he stated during a recent interview with Le Parisien.
The first episode of season 5 will receive special attention with its preview slated for March 28, 2025, at the closing of the Séries Mania festival held in Lille, representing both the commitment to the series and its local roots. This premiere event symbolizes not just the end of this saga but also celebrates the impact HPI has made within the television industry.
Interestingly, the series has also inspired an American remake titled High Potential, which debuted on ABC in September 2024. This remake has been well-received, with announcements of its renewal for a second season, as the first episode drew 30 million viewers, accumulating viewership across various platforms.
With the curtain about to fall on the French version, fans are left wondering what the future holds not only for the characters they’ve come to love but also for the franchise as a whole. The combination of positive ratings, viewer attachment, and the series' unique storytelling paves the way for potential spin-offs or special segments. The concept of following Morgane or other characters through mini-series or television movies, similar to the model of Clem, has been suggested, creating palpable buzz among the audience.
To say goodbye to HPI as it departs from the small screen would perhaps be premature, as fans and even insiders seem hopeful for new developments. The series may have its roots steeped firmly in its original story arc, but the openness to exploration leaves every possibility on the table.
Audrey Fleurot’s statement about saying farewell to the series resonates deeply, as she noted, “It’s a totally reasoned choice, not at all emotional, because I think it will be very hard for me.” With mixed emotions swirling, fans brace for what is touted to be both a celebratory and reflective closure.
Overall, HPI has etched itself as more than just another television series; it has become part of the cultural fabric. Its concluding season is anticipated not only as the end of this beloved story but as the potential beginning of fresh avenues within the universe shaped by its characters and narrative contours.