Oussekine

The series launched in France and other international markets on May 11, 2022 on Disney+ as an original series through the Star content hub.^[4] In Latin America, Oussekine was released as an original series through Star+.^[5]

According to French entertainment website AlloCiné, the series received widespread praise in French media.^[6] Thibaud Gomès-Léal of CNet France described it as "one of the best French series of 2022," praising Antoine Chevrollier's direction and the performances of the actors.^[7] Thomas Sotinel of Le Monde described it as "a mirror held up to France, through time," stating it scrupulously explores the circumstances and consequences of the death of Malik Oussekine.^[8] Pierre Langlais of Télérama described it as a "perfect example of an educational, moving, well-documented and engaging series of general interest."^[9] Olivier Lamm of Libération stated the series unveils the consequences of Malik Oussekine's death and political ramifications, calling the series "excellent, complex and committed."^[10] Salammbô Marie of Numérama rated the series 10 out of 10, stated the series manages to tell the story of Malik Oussekine faithfully, called the storytelling "captivating" and "full of empathy," and applauded the performances of the cast.^[11]

Dan Einav of Financial Times rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, writing, "The story it tells about brutal, bigoted law enforcement, xenophobia and nativism is, sadly, as timely as ever," and describing it as "[going] for the heart as well as the gut."^[12]