UKTV closed a deal with NBCUniversal Global Distribution to acquire Briarpatch for crime drama channel Alibi.
Produced by UCP, part of Universal Studio Group, and Paramount Television, Briarpatch follows a no-nonsense detective, played by Rosario Dawson, as she returns to her hometown following the murder of her sister. The stylish crime drama is based on the novel of the same name by Ross Thomas. Briarpatch will air on Alibi in 2021.
Melanie Rumani, global head of Acquisitions for UKTV, commented, “We’re thrilled to be working with NBCUniversal on this brilliant series. It’s exciting to see our slate of shows continue to grow and Briarpatch is a fantastic addition.”
Emma Ayech, channel director for Alibi, added, “We’ve had some brilliant US shows on Alibi in recent months, so it’s great to be adding the super stylish Briarpatch to the line-up for 2021. The series offers a real slice of escapism and sits perfectly alongside a range of UKTV Originals and classic British dramas that our viewers know and love.”
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