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Following the recent announcement of Sea Naval, co-produced with DreamSpark, France’s Satisfaction Group is unveiling its latest original creation: FOCUS, an innovative prime-time game show that invites viewers to test the true limits of their brainpower.

Slated to debut on TF1 and fronted by iconic host Arthur, FOCUS reinvents the quiz genre by asking a bold and provocative question: How far can your brain take you?

Unlike traditional trivia-based formats, FOCUS shifts the spotlight from encyclopedic knowledge to raw cognitive skill. Fifty contestants enter the arena, facing six escalating levels of challenges designed to push their mental faculties to the edge. Each level zeroes in on one of the brain’s core functions—Logic, Calculation, Memory, Visual Perception, Spatial Awareness, and Language—without the aid of lifelines, devices, or even artificial intelligence.

“FOCUS is an exciting new kind of game show—intense, intelligent, and wildly entertaining,” said Arthur, host and founder of Satisfaction Group. “It’s not about what you know, but how your brain works under pressure. We wanted to create a format where every viewer can imagine themselves in the arena. It’s fast-paced, emotional, and surprisingly addictive. Recording was thrilling, and the play-along potential is huge. I can’t wait to challenge audiences and see how far their brain can really take them.”

Visually, FOCUS boasts a sleek, 360-degree high-tech set that reinforces the show’s modern tone and immersive energy. The format is crafted to resonate with family audiences, encouraging viewers at home to test their own cognitive abilities alongside the contestants.

FOCUS promises to be a standout addition to TF1’s entertainment lineup, offering a smart, dynamic, and inclusive take on game show television—where the ultimate weapon is simply the human brain.