In an unpredecented deal, the French company will represent the Swedish-Finnish thriller outside of SkyShowtime’s markets, and within existing markets offering second window rights.
The executive will join the team responsible for creating some of UKTV's most successful drama series including "Annika," "Traces," "The Diplomat," "We Hunt Together" and "Ragdoll," as well as other recently announced commissions.
The UKTV Original six-part series has been commissioned by senior drama commissioner Philippa Collie Cousins with head of scripted Pete Thornton. The first series will have its broadcast premiere on Masterpiece in the USA on 16th October.
The new detective drama screen adaptation, starring Nicola Walker, is headed to its hometown Scandinavia, and other US, European and Australian territories.