Alibi Picks Up Drama ‘Briarpatch’ Starring Rosario Dawson From EP Sam Esmail To Air In The UK
Alibi has picked up ‘Briarpatch‘, a crime drama starring Rosario Dawson, exec produced by ‘Mr Robot’s Sam Esmail, to air in the UK. Whilst the series was cancelled after one season, it was designed as an anthology, so the single-season is a self-contained story.
‘Briarpatch’ is a stylish crime drama that updates the pulp fiction genre for a new era and follows the determined and no-nonsense detective, Allegra Dill (Rosario Dawson), who returns to her quirky hometown after her sister is murdered. However, there is more than just a murder to deal with in the Texas border town of San Bonifacio, as a search for a killer soon turns into an all-consuming fight to bring her corrupt hometown to its knees.
Alongside Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s Daredevil, Sin City), the series stars Jay R. Ferguson (The Romanoffs, Mad Men), Edi Gathegi (StartUp, The Blacklist), Brian Geraghty (Chicago P.D.), Kim Dickens (Fear the Walking Dead, Gone Girl), Alan Cumming (The Good Wife, Instinct) and Ed Asner (Dead to Me).
“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,” commented Emma Ayech, Alibi’s channel director. “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.”
UKTV acquired the drama series following a deal with NBCUniversal Global Distribution. Produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Paramount Television, Briarpatch is written for television by Andy Greenwald (Legion), who executive produces alongside Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail through his production company Esmail Corp and Chad Hamilton. Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night) also directs the pilot episode and served as executive producer.
“We’re thrilled to be working with NBCUniversal on this brilliant series,” adds Melanie Rumani, global head of acquisitions for UKTV. “It’s exciting to see our slate of shows continue to grow and Briarpatch is a fantastic addition.”
‘Briarpatch‘ will premiere on Alibi in the UK in 2021.
