

TV series
Mapping the World Essentials
2022–, French, on ARTE.
Join us from Monday to Thursday for "Mapping the World Essentials": a 3-minute 30-second in-depth look at international geopolitical news.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 149
- Episode length
- 4 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S5 E149: Episode 149
Aired 9 November 2026
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 March 2022
- Network
- ARTE
- Original title
- Le dessous des cartes - L'essentiel
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- News
- Rated
- U
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Mapping the World Essentials: quick answers
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How many seasons of Mapping the World Essentials are there?
Mapping the World Essentials has 5 seasons and 149 episodes, about 4 minutes each.
Is Mapping the World Essentials finished?
Mapping the World Essentials is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Mapping the World Essentials on?
Mapping the World Essentials isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Mapping the World Essentials parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mapping the World Essentials is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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