The Best TV Shows on La Sept
Every La Sept Show Ranked From Best To Worst
La Sept has over 6 shows broadcast from as early as 1987 and as recent as 1991. Leading the pack on La Sept are Il était une fois dix-neuf acteurs and The Owl's Legacy, with their initial broadcasts in 1987 and 1989. Our curated list, current as of December 2025, showcases over 6 of La Sept’s highest-rated series.
The Owl's Legacy (1989)9.5A 13-part documentary series by Chris Marker examining how ancient Greek ideas continue to shape modern Western thought. Each episode centers on a single Greek word—such as “democracy,” “philosophy,” or “mythology”—through conversations filmed in cities around the world. Combining symposium-style discussions with archival footage and visual motifs of the owl, Marker creates an expansive reflection on the enduring legacy of Greece.
Mapping the World (1990)8.6Then complex world of geopolitics broken down into ten minute, bite-sized chunks. You'll never sound uninformed at the dinner table ever again.
Il était une fois dix-neuf acteurs (1987)N/A
Joan of Arc, the Power and the Innocence (1989)N/AIt's time to discover, beyond the old naive clichés that the life of Joan of Arc has perpetuated through the centuries and the world, a strong, laughing girl, a courageous peasant, and a great and resilient fighter.
Histoire parallèle (1989)N/A
Mémoires d'ex (1991)N/A