Apple TV+ Postpones The Hunt Over Plagiarism Allegations

Apple TV+ has indefinitely postponed the premiere of its upcoming French thriller series The Hunt, removing all promotional materials from its platform just days before the planned global debut on December 3. The decision follows allegations that the show's plot closely mirrors that of a 1973 novel by American author Douglas Fairbairn, prompting an internal investigation by the production company.

The eight-episode series, created, written and directed by Cédric Anger and produced by Gaumont Television, centers on Franck, portrayed by Benoît Magimel, and his group of longtime friends who embark on a routine weekend hunting trip. Their outing turns violent when they encounter another band of hunters who open fire on them without provocation. In the ensuing chaos, Franck's group injures one attacker in self-defense and escapes, but the incident shatters their sense of security. As Franck attempts to resume normal life with his wife, played by Mélanie Laurent, paranoia grips the friends, who become convinced they are being stalked by vengeful pursuers.

The allegations of plagiarism surfaced publicly last week through a post by French media commentator Clément Garin. He highlighted...