How to watch Coeurs Noirs Season 2 in the UK

Here’s everything you need to know about Coeurs Noirs Season 2 (also known as Dark Hearts):

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 Synopsis

Coeurs Noirs (translated as Dark Hearts) is a French war drama centered on Group 45, an elite special forces unit navigating dangerous missions in Iraq and beyond.

Season 2 picks up after the dramatic events of Season 1, where Sab was captured. Group 45 is joined by two new operatives and Pierre, an agent from the DGSE, as they try to negotiate with Zaïd. But just as progress seems possible, an attack on the French consulate throws everything into chaos.

The new season continues to balance intense combat sequences with deeply personal stakes, showing not only the brutal realities of counter-terrorism but also the emotional toll on soldiers and their families.

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 UK Release Date

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 premieres in the UK on 23 August 2025. The series will first air on BBC Four and then will be available on BBC iPlayer.

Where to Watch Noirs Season 2 in the UK?

In the UK, you can watch Coeurs Noirs Season 2 on BBC Four or stream it for free on BBC iPlayer with a valid TV licence. BBC iPlayer gives viewers the flexibility to either watch live during the broadcast or catch up on-demand. Episodes remain available online after airing, making it easy to follow the season at your own pace.

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 consists of 6 episodes:

1. Episode 1 – 51m (May 1, 2025)
   After Sab’s capture, Group 45 recruits new operatives and a DGSE agent, Pierre. A consulate attack disrupts fragile negotiations with Zaïd.
2. Episode 2 – 53m (May 1, 2025)
   To retrieve Sab, the unit must protect Zaïd by eliminating a Qalb Aswad survivor threatening to expose him to ISIS.
3. Episode 3 – 50m (May 1, 2025)
   Zaïd disappears, raising tensions. The 45 bypass DGSE authority and secretly recruit Soraya to help track Sab.
4. Episode 4 – 56m (May 1, 2025)
   Moktar spirals out of control, forcing the DGSE to reassess their partnership with him.
5. Episode 5 – 49m (May 1, 2025)
   A joint mission between Group 45 and DGSE targets Moktar in hopes of rescuing Sab.
6. Episode 6 – 47m (May 1, 2025)
   With a diversion plan in play, Group 45 launches a high-stakes assault to bring Sab home.

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 Cast

• Nicolas Duvauchelle as Martin
• Marie Dompnier as Adèle
• Tewfik Jallab as Rimbaud
• Nina Meurisse as Sabrina
• Thierry Godard as Colonel Roques
• Moussa Maaskri as Zaïd
• Jeremy Nadeau as Paco
• Victor Pontecorvo as Spit
• Quentin Faure as Olivier
• Louise Orry-Diquéro as Mélissa
• Guillaume Arnault as Vincent
• Nisrin Erradi as Salwa
• Sherwan Haji as Salar
• Selva Rasalingam as Haidar
• Newcomers in Season 2: Patrick Mille, Louis Séguier, Hugo Palomba, and Radouan Leflahi.

Is Coeurs Noirs Suitable for All Ages?

No. Coeurs Noirs is a mature war drama with intense violence, war themes, and political intrigue. It is recommended for ages 16+ due to its graphic depiction of combat and emotional intensity.

FAQs

1. Who created Coeurs Noirs?

The series was created by Duong Dang-Thaï and Corinne Garfin, known for their work on The Bureau. Season 2 scripts were written by Virginie Brac, and direction includes work by Ziad Doueiri and Frédéric Jardin.

2. How many seasons of Coeurs Noirs are there?

There are 2 seasons, totaling 12 episodes across both.

3. What language is Coeurs Noirs in?

The original language is French, but both seasons come with subtitles and dubbing options on Prime Video and BBC iPlayer.

4. Is Coeurs Noirs based on true events?

While the series isn’t a direct retelling of specific missions, it draws heavily from real French special forces operations in Iraq, particularly around Mosul in 2016.

5. Will there be a Coeurs Noirs Season 3?

There is currently no official confirmation of Coeurs Noirs Season 3.

Coeurs Noirs Season 2 Trailer

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