Transporter: The Series

“Transporter: The Series” is an action-packed television show in English, originating from a collaboration between French and Canadian creators. It is a spin-off from the “Transporter” film series, which was the brainchild of Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The series is a joint production by France’s Atlantique Productions and Canada’s QVF Inc., with support from broadcasters such as M6, RTL, The Movie Network, Movie Central, and HBO/Cinemax.

The storyline extends the narrative of the original film trilogy, focusing on the ongoing exploits of Frank Martin, a highly skilled freelance courier who transports anything, anywhere, without asking questions, as long as the price is right. Despite having three strict rules, he often finds himself breaking them. Chris Vance steps into the role of Frank, previously played by Jason Statham, and is accompanied by Andrea Osvárt, who portrays a former CIA agent and Frank’s love interest, responsible for coordinating his assignments. François Berléand returns from the films to reprise his role as Inspector Tarconi.

The series was commissioned for twelve episodes in 2012, with a total budget of $40 million, or €30 million. It first aired in Germany on RTL on October 11, 2012, followed by a French premiere on M6 on December 6, 2012. The show debuted in Canada on January 4, 2013, on HBO Canada and Super Écran 1, and began broadcasting in India on January 25, 2013, on the Sony PIX channel.