Anatomy of a Comeback
| Anatomy of a Comeback | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Starring | Luca de Meo and Renault Group employees |
| Country of origin | France |
| Original language | French |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Approx. 35–50 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Prime Video |
| Release | 2024 – 2024 |
Anatomy of a Comeback is a 2024 French documentary television series released on Prime Video. Consisting of four episodes, the series documents the implementation of the Renault Group's strategic transformation programme, known as the Renaulution plan, launched in 2021 under the leadership of Luca de Meo. It follows the company's efforts to improve its financial performance, reorganize its operations, and accelerate the transition towards electrified vehicles.
The documentary provides behind-the-scenes access to Renault Group's executive management, engineering departments, design studios, and manufacturing facilities. It examines the decision-making processes involved in the company's restructuring and the development of new vehicle programmes, while also highlighting the challenges faced by the manufacturer during a period of significant change in the global automotive industry.
A central theme of the series is the development of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, which was conceived as the modern electric successor to the original Renault 5. The documentary follows the project from its early design stages through engineering, testing, industrialization, and market launch, illustrating the technical, commercial, and organizational aspects of bringing the vehicle into production.
In addition to the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, the series explores the wider objectives of the Renaulution strategy, including improvements in profitability, the expansion of Renault's electric vehicle portfolio, the reorganization of the Renault Group, and the company's evolving corporate and industrial strategy.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | 2024 | Introduces the Renault Group's financial and industrial transformation programme, the Renaulution plan, and outlines the challenges facing the company at the beginning of the decade. |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 2024 | Focuses on the design and engineering process behind the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, including development milestones and project management. |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 2024 | Examines the industrialization of the Renault 5, manufacturing preparations, supplier coordination, and testing prior to production. |
| 4 | Episode 4 | 2024 | Covers the final stages of the Renault 5's launch and reviews the broader impact of the Renaulution strategy on Renault Group's transformation. |
Production
The documentary was produced with the cooperation of Renault Group and provides access to company executives, engineers, designers, and manufacturing sites. Filming took place during the implementation of the Renaulution strategic plan and the development of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric.
Release
Anatomy of a Comeback premiered on Prime Video in 2024 as a four-episode documentary series.
References
- "Anatomy of a Comeback". Prime Video. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- "Renault 5 Turbo 3E: the legend returns as a production model". Renault Group. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- "Avec sa série Prime Video, Renault renouvelle la communication automobile". Le Monde. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- "Le patron de Renault, Luca de Meo, nouvelle star de série". Le Monde. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
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