He Even Has Your Eyes

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season
  • 7.5  (61)

He Even Has Your Eyes is a French comedy-drama television series that aired on France 2 in 2020. Created by Lucien Jean-Baptiste and Marie-Françoise Colombani, the show follows the lives of a French couple who adopt a baby from Africa and face the challenges of tackling racial and cultural differences.

Paul, the husband, is played by Lucien Jean-Baptiste, who is also the show's creator and director. He is a successful French businessman who has a happy life with Salimata, his wife, played by Aïssa Maïga. Salimata is a lawyer from Senegal and struggles to adapt to the French culture, while Paul is enthusiastic about his adoption plans. The couple adapts to the paternal and maternal lifestyles, which initially creates a divide between Paul and his wife.

As they wait for their adoption to go through, they discover that the baby they want to adopt is the child of an African man, named Sofiane, (played by Bun-hay Mean), who is relocated to France after trying to flee from his country. Sofiane is an illegal immigrant who hopes to stay in France and earn a living there. While the three of them struggle to adapt to the new changes, the series explores themes such as love, identity, racism, and the complexities of the relationship between France and its colonial past in Africa.

One of the most significant aspects of the show is the portrayal of the couple's reactions to dealing with their child's race, and the differences they face from having different cultural backgrounds. They face several obstacles when they take in their child, Benjamin, who is Black, and they show the troubles of dealing with people's expectations and perceptions in society.

The storyline follows the family as they navigate parenting challenges associated with the cultural divide between their African heritage and French culture. The show has gained acclaim for tackling issues such as identity, race, and society's expectations of adoptive parents. The language barrier between the couple and Sofiane heightens as the series progresses, creating communication challenges that the show depicts brilliantly.

Each episode, with a runtime of 50 minutes, is packed with humor and emotional moments that give us a glimpse of a multi-cultural society that exists in France. The show's approach to tackling race and cultural issues is intelligent and lighthearted, making it universally relatable to viewers in any country.

The series has a fantastic cast of actors who portray the diversity of French society. Led by Lucien Jean-Baptiste, who delivers an excellent performance and also directs the series, the cast exudes sincerity and empathy for their roles. Aïssa Maïga is also commendable in her role as Paul's wife. Their performances help build the tension and emotions throughout each episode.

The show’s cinematography is impressive, with beautiful shots of the city in France, including the suburbs, which contribute to the series' storytelling. The background music in the series perfectly complements the different moods of each scene in the show.

In conclusion, He Even Has Your Eyes is an excellent television series that succeeds in highlighting the difficulties of adoption, especially when parents have different cultural backgrounds. It showcases the dynamics of multi-cultural society and the challenges of its members. It's an intelligent and insightful series that blends comic relief and emotional moments delightfully. The show's creators have done an excellent job of tackling sensitive and crucial topics with sensitivity and finesse. The series is guaranteed to leave an impression on viewers who enjoy honestly told stories that raise compelling questions about our current society.

He Even Has Your Eyes is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on February 12, 2020.

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Seasons
6.
February 26, 2020
Benjamin asks the whole family to come with him to Normandy to meet his biological mother, but there’s tension between everyone. Will the family come together before the big meeting? And will Paul finally understand his father?
5.
February 26, 2020
Sali and Paul receive good news about Benjamin’s birth mother. Sali’s ex Farid proves Paul’s suspicions right. And as Paul tries to prevent Lazare from being deported, Mamita finds out about Ousmane’s plans to return to Africa.
4.
February 19, 2020
Sali, Lazare, and Mamita break into the child welfare office to steal the identity of Benjamin’s birth parents behind Paul’s back. When he finds out, he’s furious. But now that they have the identity of his birth mom, what will they do with it?
3.
February 19, 2020
When Benjamin receives disappointing news from his birth parents, he spirals out of control. Not having luck in her career, Sali reaches out to an ex who’s a recruiter. Meanwhile, Paul takes in Lazare, which quickly proves to be exhausting.
2.
February 12, 2020
Paul and Sali agree to help Benjamin meet his birth parents, while Noé struggles to live in Benjamin’s shadow. Paul feels backed into a corner with his dad and Sali juggles job interviews, her bond with Benjamin, and her own mother.
1.
February 12, 2020
Everything is well with the Aloka family—Benjamin and Noé start eighth grade, mother Sali is job hunting, and dad Paul runs a flower shop—until Paul’s dad arrives unexpectedly, prompting Benjamin to ask a question that changes everything.
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Where to Watch He Even Has Your Eyes
He Even Has Your Eyes is available for streaming on the France 2 website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch He Even Has Your Eyes on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    February 12, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (61)