Blue Ant Media Brings New True Crime Titles to MIPCOM 2026
Blue Ant Media is heading to MIPCOM 2026 with a new slate of true crime and crime-focused programming, spanning high-profile legal cases, digital deception, unsolved mysteries and…
BBC has acquired the Irish factual drama The Murder of Mr. Moonlight that dives into the disappearance of Bobby Ryan, the show will star Brendan Coyle. What is The Murder of Mr. Moonlight about? The series is said to recount one of the most compelling true-crime cases in recent Irish history: the murder of Bobby…
The upcoming John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies, starring Matthew Macfadyen as the iconic intelligence officer George Smiley, has secured a number of international pre-sales ahead of its release. Produced by The Ink Factory for the BBC in the UK and MGM+ in the US, the eight-part espionage thriller has been acquired by SBS…
Crime dramas adapted from novels are drawing attention on streaming platforms not only for their strong viewing figures, but also for their ability to keep audiences engaged across multiple seasons and bring viewers back to earlier episodes. Digital i’s data from 195 adaptations released on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Disney+ over eight years…
Netflix made an exclusive deal to host the UK-based true crime podcast Outlore with Eleanor Neale. What Is Outlore About? Netflix’s latest podcast play explores the psychology of how crimes are committed through the eyes of a true crime fan. The show looks to tell the story of a victim before the headlines they generated.…
Prime Video has ordered a six-part limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s London-set short story Crouch End during the Edinburgh TV Festival. Prime Video said the greenlight makes this the first time that a story from the horror and supernatural author Stephen King has been produced in the UK. What is Crouch End about? The…
