Immerse Yourself in Paris's Psychological Battles over GW! The Long-Awaited Season 9 Premieres in Japan! Special Event: 'Profiling Throughout GW'

Japan's only (*1) channel dedicated to international action dramas, "Action Channel" (AXN Entertainment Inc., Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryoji Nojima), will host a special event titled "Profiling Throughout GW" starting Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event will consecutively broadcast all 94 episodes from Seasons 1 to 9 of the hit psychological crime drama "Profiling" (Profilage), which follows a profiler and investigation team tackling difficult cases in Paris. "Profiling" started on the French TV network TF1 in 2009 and is a global hit broadcast in over 100 countries and regions. Season 9 (10 episodes), which takes place five years after the shocking conclusion of Season 8, will have its exclusive Japan premiere (*2) with a binge-watch broadcast of all 10 episodes starting at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (a substitute holiday). During the Golden Week holiday, enjoy the deep psychological battles of "Profiling" set in Paris. *1 Based on internal research (April 1, 2026) regarding broadcast services in Japan. *2 "Exclusive Japan Premiere" means Action Channel is broadcasting it earlier than any other Japanese broadcaster, streaming service, or DVD/Blu-ray release. ■ Profiling Throughout GW The hit psychological crime drama "Profiling". From the very beginning in Season 1 to the Japan premiere of Season 9, all 94 episodes will be broadcast consecutively. Action Channel's May GW Profiling Throughout "Profiling" (Season 9, 10 episodes total) ★ Subtitled Version: Binge-watch of all 10 episodes starts at 12:00 PM on Wed, May 6 (Substitute Holiday) *Exclusive Japan Premiere The ultimate psychological crime drama set in Paris, the long-awaited new season premieres in Japan! Criminologist Adèle and Rocher's investigation team tackle numerous difficult cases! This season picks up five years after the shocking finale of Season 8. Adèle, who had once left the investigation team, finds herself cooperating with Rocher's team again triggered by a certain incident. Episode 1 Synopsis: Five years later, Adèle has moved to Arles in southern France with Ulysse and is living a new life. She has just gotten engaged to her boyfriend Gabriel and is working at a hospital. One day, Inspector Combal of the Arles police station seeks her advice on a murder investigation... Cast: Juliette Roudet (as Adèle), Philippe Bas (as Rocher), and others. Screenplay: Fanny Robert, Sophie Lebarbier / Original Title: Profilage (English Title: Profiling) / Country of Origin: France / Original Language: French / Number of Episodes: 10 / Running Time: approx. 60-65 min / Year of Production: 2018 "Profiling" (Seasons 1-8, 84 episodes total) ★ Subtitled Version: Binge-watch starts at 10:00 AM on Sat, May 2 ★ Review everything from past series! A female profiler uses her unique psychological analysis to solve difficult cases! A profiler specializing in criminology and the Paris Judicial Police investigation team solve tough cases! Broadcast in over 100 regions, it was the most-watched No. 1 crime drama in France in 2014. Japan's only channel specializing in international action dramas, delivering carefully selected action series from around the world. Centered on North American and European titles, it offers a rich lineup of the latest Japan premieres, highly discussed shows, and classic popular series! Featuring various "dog dramas" including the global "Rex" series, mega-hit team action dramas gather here, such as the "Research Unit" series, "Profiling", and "Flashpoint"!