Didier Raoult takes on the cherry gang in a fascinating documentary (review)

ByLeila September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A crazy docuseries with the feel of a hallucinatory scientific thriller, in which six amateur investigators set out in pursuit of Professor Raoult, between a war of evidence, media hype and the settling of family scores.

So close, so far…

The time of Covid, this period when we were all confined, where we could only go out with certificates, where we carried out PCR tests up to the tips of our nostrils, seems to belong to a bygone past. However, it has only been six years. And now the HBO Max platform reminds us of Professor Raoult in our (good?) memories…

The platform is putting Professor Raoult vs Le Gang des Cerises online this Friday, an absolutely fascinating new French documentary series. Four crazy episodes that take us back to the time of FFP2 masks and queues in front of pharmacies, to dissect one of the biggest scientific controversies of the pandemic.

The Cherry Gang is the nickname given to six teachers, researchers or caregivers, united……

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Leila

Leila is the editor-in-chief at DTmovies, leading the charge with her team to deliver engaging cinema and series content. With a keen eye for emerging trends and a passion for the stories behind the screen, she is the creative backbone that drives the site’s editorial excellence. Her expertise and dedication have established DTmovies as a go-to source for film and series enthusiasts.