OneGate Media licenses ARD's hit series "Vet Jacobs - Agent on Occasion" to Italy

OneGate Media has licensed all 24 episodes of the hit German TV series "Vet Jacobs - Agent on Occasion" (ARD) to the Italian free-to-air crime channel Giallo, part of the Warner Bros. Discovery network, with three new episodes currently in production.

"Vet Jacobs - Agent on Occasion" ("Nord bei Nordwest"), which is produced by Triple Pictures, has established itself as an audience favourite in Germany. With consistently high market shares of over 20% and a record of 30% on ARD, the series regularly engages a large audience. The blend of thrilling crime stories, charming characters, and the idyllic setting on the Baltic Sea coast has proven to be a recipe for success.

GLOBAL SUCCESS
Bolstering its portfolio of high-end series with global appeal, OneGate Media recently sold episodes of the series "Tatort" to multiple territories, and licensed the series "Baltic Crimes" ("Der Usedom-Krimi") in 95 countries. OneGate has also seen global success with various feel-good productions and children's series like "The Peppercorns" ("Die Pfefferkörner") which has sold to several global markets including Scandinavia and Italy, where it airs on RAI.

Tania Reichert-Facilides, Managing Director of OneGate Media, says “We are so proud that 'Vet Jacobs - Agent on Occasion' will now be available to audiences in Italy. Having become an audience favourite in Germany, the series’ outstanding cast and intriguing stories makes it a marketable show for international viewers. Vet Jacobs represents OneGate’s commitment to bringing high quality entertainment to the international market."

Sandro Sgrulloni, Programming & Content Acquisition Senior Manager WBD, says “We’re delighted to have closed our first deal with One Gate Media and to be bringing this original and captivating series to more audiences around the world."