Murders, cold cases, courtroom battles and investigations reopened decades later: audiences’ appetite for true crime appears remarkably resistant to the broader slowdown affecting television commissioning. New data from Ampere Analysis shows that true crime documentaries remain one of the strongest and most consistently commissioned areas of factual television. Why is true crime still on top?…
Filming has begun in Ireland for She Lies in Wait, the upcoming six-part thriller adapted from Gytha Lodge’s novel featuring detective Jonah Sheens. ITV’s Director of Drama Polly Hill and Commissioner Nana Hughes have commissioned the series, which is being adapted for television by screenwriter Ed Whitmore. What is She Lies in Wait about? Set…
Northern Irish crime drama Hope Street is continuing its international expansion, with Sphere Abacus securing a new round of broadcast and streaming deals for the series. The distributor has closed agreements covering Seasons 1–5 across several European markets, as well as North America and the Nordic region, extending the reach of the BBC and BritBox…
The story behind one of Killing Eve’s most intriguing characters is set to take a new turn with Honey, which will make its world premiere at MIPCOM Cannes. Ann Skelly stars as Martha, an MI6 agent operating undercover in East Berlin during the Cold War. The series explores the dangerous world surrounding her assignment while…
HBO’s drama series TASK is expanding its cast as production continues on its second season. Rose Rollins and Carol Santiago are joining the series in new roles. Created by Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, the series stars Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis. In Season 2, Brandis takes charge of a newly formed task force.…
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