The Hook Up Plan

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The Hook Up Plan
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French Plan Coeur
Genre Comedy
Created by
Starring
Country of originFrance
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21 (list of episodes)
Production
Production locationParis
CinematographyMarc Koninckx afc-sbc
Production company
  • Unrated Studios
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07) 
January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

The Hook Up Plan (French : Plan Coeur) is a comedy web television series and the second French series produced for Netflix after Marseille . [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The show premiered on December 7, 2018, and Season 2 premiered on October 11, 2019. A special episode about the COVID-19 pandemic was added to Netflix on August 26, 2020 in France.

In December 2020, the show was renewed for a third and final season, which premiered on January 1, 2022.

Premise

Elsa, on the verge of turning thirty and stuck in an uninspiring job, finds herself still hung up on her ex-boyfriend two years after their breakup. Her friends, hoping to help her break out of her rut and find some confidence, decide to hire a male escort to take her on a few dates.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
1 8December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
2 7October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
3 6January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

Season 1 (2018)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"The Secret Plan"
(French: Plan secret)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Two years after a breakup, Elsa is still obsessed with her ex. But when she meets dreamy schoolteacher Jules, her outlook on life begins to change.
22"The Sloppy Plan"
(French: Plan boulette)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
After learning the truth, Milou tries to steer Elsa away from Jules, while Charlotte ups the ante by orchestrating a magical second date.
33"The Booty Plan"
(French: Plan cul)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Elsa comes unglued when she discovers her friends have been hiding big news from her. Milou has a change of heart about Charlotte's scheme.
44"The Love Plan"
(French: Plan love)
Noémie SaglioChris Lang, Noémie Saglio and Julien TeisseireDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Elsa navigates a dizzying swirl of emotions after her night with Jules. Matthieu makes a confession. Antoine springs a surprise on Milou.
55"The Party Plan"
(French: Plan teuf)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Simmering tensions, unexpected guests and romantic rivalries lead to mayhem at Elsa's 30th birthday party.
66"The Lame Plan"
(French: Plan pourri)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Anaïs drops in for a visit as Elsa wrestles with growing doubts about Jules. A moment of reckoning pushes longtime friendships to the breaking point.
77"The Solo Plan"
(French: Plan solo)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
As a shell-shocked Elsa takes stock of her life, Jules and Max vie for her attention. Matthieu helps Charlotte with a new business idea.
88"The Exit Plan"
(French: Plan de sortie)
Renaud BertrandChris Lang, Noémie Saglio, Julien Teisseire and Scott WeingerDecember 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Milou goes into labor, Elsa prepares to embark on a new adventure, and Jules realizes he may have one last chance to turn things around.

Season 2 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
91"The Homecoming Plan"
(French: Plan retour)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
After a blissful four months, Elsa announced her return to Paris. But she has mixed feelings about reconnecting with the old gang.
102"The Llama Plan"
(French: Plan lama)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
Milou and Charlotte give Max a makeover, Julio catches a big break with his music, and Elsa stumbles deeper into a double life.
113"The Backup Plan"
(French: Plan de secours)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
When Elsa's lies come back to bite her, she vows to tell her friends the truth. But a surprise bachelor party upends everyone's day.
124"The Pick-Up Plan"
(French: Plan drague)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
Elsa begs her friends for forgiveness, Milou dips her toe into a confusing new world, and Charlotte finds her business on the brink of disaster.
135"The After Plan"
(French: Plan d'après)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
After the city announces the winner of the barge contract, Elsa drops another bombshell. Meanwhile, a rendezvous turns into a wake-up call for Julio.
146"The Love Plan"
(French: Plan cœur)
Renaud Bertrand, Noémie SaglioChris LangOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
A sudden revelation brings the whole gang together for a day of celebration, mischief and romantic mayhem.
Special
157"The Lockdown Plan"
(French: Plan confiné.e.s)
Noémie SaglioChris LangAugust 26, 2020 (2020-08-26)(France)
November 6, 2020 (Netflix)
When their plan to spend COVID-19 quarantine together unravels, the friends grapple with the challenge of being cut off from each other — and the world.

Season 3 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
161"The Wrong Plan"
(French: Faux plan)
Noémie Saglio Noémie Saglio & Julien Teisseire January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
172"The War Plan"
(French: War plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
183"The High and Dry Plan"
(French: En plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
194"The Worst Plan"
(French: Pire plan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
205"The Sorority Plan"
(French: Sororiplan)
Noémie SaglioNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)
216"The Final Plan"
(French: Dernier plan)
Noémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireNoémie Saglio & Julien TeisseireJanuary 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)

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