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The deal builds on the strategic partnership between Banijay and TBS announced earlier this year and brings the format into the largest European studio’s elite portfolio of superbrands.

The line-up features bold new dramas, innovative global formats, and high-profile reboots. In the spotlight is new drama "Half Man" from Emmy-winning creator Richard Gadd; new rolling global format "Let’s Play Ball"; and transformative factual format "Wild Reckoning with Bear Grylls".

It will lead the company’s format line-up this MIPCOM 2025 and is already attracting international interest, with Banijay UK labels – producers of "Last One Laughing UK", Zeppotron and Initial – co-developing an English-language version.

The new series follows the deeply personal and inspiring story of one of Spain’s most cherished personalities, who, at the age of 61, embarks on the most significant journey of her life: her gender transition.

Produced by Endemol France, the show launches just in time for summer on 21 June.