ITVX continues to bolster its roster of old and new US imports with three acquisitions from Sony Pictures Television. The dramas ‘Pan Am‘ & ‘The Killing Kind‘, along with animated comedy ‘Universal Basic Guys‘.
Produced by SPT-backed Eleventh Hour Films (Magpie Murders, Alex Rider) and based on the acclaimed novel by Jane Casey, ‘The Killing Kind’ follows the compelling past and present relationship between a high-flying defence barrister, Ingrid Lewis (played by Emma Appleton), and her client John Webster (Colin Morgan), a successful businessman. Ingrid represented Webster in court when he was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and won his case. Things turned personal as Ingrid was drawn to Webster. When she wanted to end the relationship, he couldn’t let her go and consequently, Ingrid’s world imploded. Just as Ingrid is rebuilding her life, the sudden death of her mentor and friend collides with the unexpected reappearance of Webster with a sensational claim. Locked in a game of cat and mouse and fuelled by an obsession to find out the truth, Ingrid’s world threatens to unravel once more.
‘The Killing Kind’ was written and created for television by Zara Hayes (Poms) and Jonathan A.H Stewart (Devotion) and produced by Eleventh Hour Films. It previously aired on Paramount+ UK back in 2023, but this is the first time it’s been available for free on a UK streaming service and broadcast TV.
‘Pan Am’ transports us to 1963 and the dawn of the Jet Age. As a fast, new luxury airliner takes to the skies, the passengers and crew face a voyage whose landscape is shaped by romance, shifting societal values and even international espionage. Head stewardess Maggie (Christina Ricci) mentors rookie flight attendant Laura (Margot Robbie), while first officer Ted (Michael Mosley) turns on the charm. Excitement awaits every traveller on PAN AM.
The series, which was originally made for ABC in the USA, was written by Jack Orman (JAG, ER), but sadly only lasted one season before getting cancelled in 2012. It has previously aired on the BBC in the UK.
‘Universal Basic Guys’ centres on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.
The brand-new highly anticipated animated comedy series from creators Adam and Craig Malamut (Sports Friends, Game of Zones, The Champions) had its worldwide premiere in the US on Fox a couple of days ago but has already been renewed for a second season, which will be co-produced by FOX Entertainment’s Bento Box Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television.
“We can’t wait to bring this selection of great series to ITVX over the coming months,” said ITV’s Head of Content Acquisitions, Sasha Breslau. “From stellar casts to compelling storytelling and humour – The Killing Kind, Pan Am and Universal Basic Guys will continue to strengthen our range of programming on the streaming service.”
‘Universal Basic Guys‘ Season 1 is set to launch on ITVX in 2025. ‘Pan Am‘ will be available to stream later in Autumn 2024, and ‘The Killing Kind‘ premieres on 12th September on ITVX and airs from 14th September on ITV1. If you want to keep track of these or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when they get a UK premiere date.
