ZEE5 commissions a second season for BBC's "The Broken News"

ZEE5 has announced the return of "The Broken News" for a second season, in collaboration with BBC Studios India. “We look forward to canvassing a fresh chapter of 'The Broken News' in partnership with BBC Studios India. In the second season, we capture the evolving arcs of the characters of the show and the new conflicts that arise between two competing news channels," Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said.

The original UK series, titled "Press," was created and written by award-winning writer Mike Bartlett, produced by Lookout Point, BBC Studios and Deep Indigo production, and co-produced with Masterpiece. It aired on both BBC One in the UK and on PBS Masterpiece in the US in 2018, with the original series set in a print newsroom rather than a TV newsroom. The second season was announced as a part of BBC Studios Showcase that took place in London from 27-28 February 2023.'"The Broken News' season two reaffirms our commitment of presenting engaging and gripping dramas on ZEE5 and is a perfect addition to our content slate,"  Pandey said. "The upcoming season will continue to offer an exciting insight into the world of journalism and compel the viewers to think about the news they consume.”

"'The Broken News is a series which authentically showcases the complications in the world of media," On the announcement of the second season, Mr. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said. "The first season of the show received enormous love from the audience. We hope to further fortify the creative ecosystem by presenting a gripping second chapter that sheds light on news narratives. Being a consumer-first brand, we have a strong pulse on consumer preferences, and we are sure that this show will yet again deliver to the expectation consumers have from The Broken News.”

The upcoming season will showcase the lives, lies, loves and struggles of journalists and their battle between truth and sensationalism. “We are excited to announce the second season of The Broken News after the tremendous love for its first season and we’re delighted to see the return of this show helmed by Vinay Waikul and the brilliant lead cast Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shriya Pilgaonkar," Sameer Gogate, General Manager – BBC Studios India said. "The first season is best remembered for the wonderful performances of the actors, who enlivened the newsroom drama, and its success is a testimony to the strength of our formats that resonate across cultures. We hope the audience will welcome the upcoming season and immerse themselves in the captivating cycle of TV news journalism.”