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A bolt from the blue in the world of daily series: Here It All Begins , TF1’s flagship soap opera, is going on an unexpected hiatus , and the news has had the effect of a bomb on fans and within the channel. After weeks of twists and turns, passionate stories and intense drama at the Armand Institute, the decision to temporarily suspend broadcasting has had the effect of an earthquake. Between internal reasons, a disrupted schedule and public reactions, we take a look back at a situation that is taking on the appearance of a media and emotional catastrophe for TF1.
For several days, rumors have been swirling: an episode missing from the schedule, a teaser canceled, then schedules changed without explanation. The confirmation came suddenly: Ici tout commence is taking an exceptional break , giving TF1 time to reorganize its programming around major events. However, this interruption comes at the worst possible time, just as the intrigues were reaching their peak.
Because the series had never been so captivating. Between Éléonore’s escape, Carla’s marriage proposal, the tensions surrounding Bérénice, and the evolution of Jim and Jasmine, everything seemed to be converging into a series of explosive episodes. The writers had expertly woven a web of emotions, and the audience was preparing for an October rich in revelations. The hiatus came like a cold shower, breaking the rhythm of a particularly strong season.
TF1 is trying to calm things down. Officially, the hiatus is due to strategic rescheduling , linked to the broadcast of a sporting event and a schedule adjustment. Unofficially, some observers are citing tensions between the production schedule and broadcast deadlines, particularly due to the intense filming of several simultaneous narrative arcs.
But for fans, this explanation is hard to accept. Since the announcement, social media has been ablaze: angry messages, petitions, hashtags in support of the series… everything is there. “They can’t leave us like this, in the middle of suspense!” one viewer fumes. “It’s a disaster, Here It All Begins is my evening routine!” another writes. In the space of a few hours, the soap opera became the most-talked-about topic of the day.
And we understand their frustration: the last episode aired before the break ended on a monumental cliffhanger . Gaspard was about to reveal the truth about Éléonore, while Carla discovered a secret capable of upsetting her relationship. All this, in an already tense atmosphere at the Institute, where Teyssier seemed on the verge of making a radical decision. In other words, it’s impossible to make a more frustrating break.
The actors themselves didn’t hide their disappointment. Some shared their support for fans, while others promised that the return would “live up to expectations.” It was a way to maintain the mystery, but also to remind everyone that this hiatus doesn’t mean the end—far from it.
For TF1, on the other hand, the challenge is colossal. Here It All Begins is one of its ratings pillars, a sure bet that attracts millions of viewers every evening. Suspending such a powerhouse, even temporarily, is a major risk. The absence of the soap opera could have an impact on the entire schedule, particularly on programs that benefit from its powerful ripple effect.
Especially since the competition isn’t weakening. France 2, with Un si grand soleil, is continuing to broadcast without interruption, while Tomorrow Belongs to Us remains firmly established on TF1. Some fans even fear a domino effect: “What if Ici tout commence loses its audience because of this break?” wonders one internet user.
The network is trying to reassure. According to several sources close to the production, the series’ return is already planned and will be accompanied by a strong storyline . A shocking episode will mark the return, with a completely new plot centered on a drama at the Institute. A way to relaunch the machine in style and reward audience loyalty.
But before this triumphant return, the void will have to be dealt with. Because Here It All Begins isn’t just a fictional show: it’s an emotional encounter, a daily landmark for millions of viewers. The characters, the plots, the romances—all of this is part of the daily lives of those who have followed the series since its inception. This absence therefore creates a void, almost a break in the fans’ ritual.
Social media is buzzing with theories: some believe the hiatus is hiding an internal reshuffle , others imagine a major PR stunt before the broadcast of a new narrative arc. Still others, more worried, fear a drop in audience that would have forced TF1 to revise its copy. In any case, the channel’s communication remains cautious.
For the production, this hiatus could also be an opportunity to rethink certain story arcs , breathe new life into the plots, and strengthen the coherence of the parallel stories. A strategy that, in the long run, could serve the overall quality of the series. But in the immediate future, the effect remains brutal.
The main actors, for their part, are optimistic. “We’ll be back very soon, and it will be explosive,” promises Benjamin Douba-Paris (Jim). Zoï Séverin (Jasmine) speaks of “a return that will shake hearts.” These words are enough to keep fans impatient, as they are already counting down the days until their heroes return.
In the meantime, TF1 is counting on the patience and loyalty of its audience. The return of Here It All Begins should be accompanied by a double episode event, planned to mark the end of the hiatus and relaunch the series on an even stronger foundation. The first images, still being kept secret, promise intense emotions, unexpected revelations, and upheavals among the star couples.
But one thing is certain: this hiatus will remain etched as one of the most tense moments in the series’ history. Between frustration, suspense, and excitement, fans are hanging on a single watchword: counting the days until the big return .
And TF1 knows it: if Ici tout commence has captivated audiences since 2020, it’s precisely because nothing is ever set in stone. Even the breaks become storms.
Would you like me to then write the sequel to the spoiler , the one about the big return of the series after the break , with the shock announced at the Institute?