Sky Living snaps up the latest hotly anticipated US drama from Shonda Rhimes; The Catch
Sky Living today announces it will become the UK home of brand new US drama The Catch. The ABC Studios thriller acquired from Disney UK and Ireland will air exclusively on the channel, in the UK, in 2016. This announcement demonstrates Sky Living’s commitment to bringing its customers even more of the addictive storylines and strong, confident characters they love to watch.
Already the home of ABC Studios’ Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, The Catch is the latest show from the award winning writer and producer Shonda Rhimes which promises to be another huge hit with audiences.
Julia Barry, Director of Sky Living said: “Sky Living is the home of grown up, addictive and escapist TV so we’re very excited to bring another series from Shonda Rhimes to our customers’ screens. The Catch is a crime thriller with a difference which will definitely leave you wanting to know more about the lead character, Alice Martin, and her fast-paced life and mysterious fiancé. I’m confident fans of our other US dramas are going to fall in love with the show and I can’t wait till it starts.”
Dayna Donaldson, GM, Media Distribution, Disney UK and Ireland: “We are sure that viewers will love The Catch, not only does it have gripping storylines, intriguing characters and an emotive plot but it is also set to be highly addictive. We’re confident that the compelling and glossy thriller will be one of the buzziest shows in the UK when it hits Sky Living’s screens in 2016.”
The Catch, a smart moreish series which offers both crime and romance in equal measure. The addictive show is centered on the strong, successful Alice Martin (Mireille Enos). She’s a fraud investigator who’s about to be the victim of fraud herself by her fiancé (Peter Krause). Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career.
The Catch will sit alongside Sky Living's existing hit US dramas including; The Blacklist, Elementary and Scandal as well as a host of other hotly anticipated shows which join the line-up this autumn.
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Coralie Frost
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Notes to editors:
The Catch stars Mireille Enos as Alice, Alimi Ballard as Evan, Peter Krause as Kieran, Jay Hayden as James, Jacky Ido as Emil, Bethany Joy Lenz as Zoe, Rose Rollins as Andie and Elvy Yost as Maria.
The Catch was written by Jennifer Schuur. Executive producers are Jennifer Schuur, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Julie Anne Robinson. The Catch is produced by ABC Studios.
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