Produced by DMLS Films, the six-part dramedy marks another scripted push for Banijay, whose French division now delivers nearly 50 hours of scripted programming annually across 18 labels, including hits for TF1, Netflix, France TV, and Prime Video.
“Runes” follows the story of 12-year-old William, heir to the throne of Normandy. After his father’s death, William seeks refuge in the village of Baligan, incognito as a peasant boy called Hugo.