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Acquiring Top Trending Mystery, Crime and Thrillers in Film and TV Entertainment

The enduring popularity of mystery, crime and thriller shows is a formula that resonates across demographics. The savvy content strategists and commissioning execs in the film and TV industry understand why these shows are a gold mine.

Mapping Content Demand in Production and Licensing of Mystery, Crime and Thriller

The enduring popularity of mystery, crime and thriller shows is a formula that resonates across demographics. The savvy content strategists and commissioning execs in the film and TV industry understand why these shows are a gold mine. Series like “To Catch a Killer”, “MindHunter”, “Dahmer”, “The Ted Bundy Tapes” tap into the thrill of solving puzzles, providing audiences with an immersive detective experience from the comfort of their homes.

But there’s more to it than mere entertainment. Crime shows allow viewers to explore the taboo, delving into the forbidden without real-world consequences. This unique mix of mystery-solving and taboo exploration speaks directly to the curiosity of the audience, ensuring engagement and longevity.

The success of mystery, crime or thrill based entertainment lies in activating primal instincts, akin to the adrenaline rush experienced in childhood games like hide-and-seek. Acquisition teams are well-aware of this. Understanding this psychological appeal ensures the creation of content that not only entertains but captivates on a deeper level.

Crime shows present a powerful synergy of elements: solving intricate puzzles, exploring forbidden narratives, and triggering survival instincts. For industry executives, recognizing and harnessing these factors can be the key to developing content that not only captures the attention of viewers but also ensures sustained success in the competitive business of film and television.

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Max

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max has positioned itself as a go-to destination for viewers seeking high-quality crime, mystery, and thriller content, offering a diverse array of series and films that captivate audiences with their compelling narratives and nuanced characters. Some notable titles that were available on HBO Max include “True Detective,” “Sharp Objects,” “Mare of Easttown,” and “The Undoing.”

These series have built a reputation for their riveting narratives, intricate character development, and frequently gripping and suspenseful vibes. A cursory look at their lineup showcases a diverse range of sub-genres within the realm of “crime, mystery, and thriller.” The platform, alongside industry contemporaries like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu, has strategically leveraged the allure of binge-watching in this genre to optimize audience engagement.

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A filtered selection of the WBD owned Max's content catalog featuring titles in the mystery, crime and thriller genres
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High impact content in “Mystery, Crime and Thriller” genre

So which high-impact dramas have already shown to be successful in global markets and streaming services?

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Most Distributed Titles in Mystery, Crime and Thriller Genre (movies released in 2023)

Here are drama titles have been chosen by platforms globally. This is one of the powerful indicators tracked by Vitrina to determine high demand and impact content. Check out these over 16000 drama titles acquired by platforms globally

The Popes
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The Pope’s Exorcist

Movie | 2023 | 1h 43m |
English Horror, Thriller
Country of origin: United States of America

Worldwide Reach – 66 Platforms in 164 territories 
(Platforms including Netflix, HBO, Movistar plus and more)

Knock at the cabin
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Knock at the Cabin

Movie | 2023 | 1h 40m |
English Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Country of origin: Japan, United States of America

Worldwide Reach – 55 Platforms in 162 territories
(Platforms including Netflix, HBO, Peacock and more)

John Wick chapter 4
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John Wick: Chapter 4

Movie | 2023 | 2h 50m |
English Action, Thriller, Crime
Country of origin: Germany, United States of America

Worldwide Reach – 55 Platforms in 148 territories
(Platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Pluto TV, itvx and more)

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Most Distributed True Crime TV Shows
Forensic Files
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TV Series | 1996 | TV-14 · TV-MA | 14 Seasons
English Drama, Crime, Documentary
Country of Origin: USA

Worldwide Reach – 87 Platforms in 173 territories 
(Platforms including Hulu, Prime Video, Max and more)

Dateline Secrets Uncovered
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Dateline: Secrets Uncovered

TV Series | 2017 | TV-14 | 12 Seasons
English Crime, Documentary | Returning Series
Country of origin:United States of America

Worldwide Reach – 75 Platforms in 130 territories
(Platforms including Peacock, NOW, E! Entertainment and more)

Manhunt
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Manhunt

TV Series | 2019 | 2 Seasons
English Drama, Crime | Scripted (Ended)
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Worldwide Reach – 55 Platforms in 191 territories
(Platforms including Prime Video, ITV, SVT and more)

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Popular Distributors for Mystery, Crime and Thrillers

Every year,  rights for dramas are acquired in several markets. There are some companies that stand out in this field. Vitrina keeps an eye on content deals as they happen. This way, you can connect with the best in the business to stay on top of licensing shows in several genres for your territories. In today’s global landscape for licensing, knowing who the top players are is paramount to success.

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Top Buyers for Mystery, Crime and Thrillers at MIPTV 2024

As we gear up for MIPTV 2024 in April this month, let’s take a look at the exhibitors planning to attend. Take a look at the buyers registered to attend the event. Browse through deals the companies made at MIPTV 2021, MIPTV 2022 and MIPtV 2023 and be ready to pitch the right content to get the most from your visit.

Telewizja Polska
Telewizja Polska
Movistar Plus
Movistar Plus
ORF
Osterreichischer Rundfunk

See the full list of exhibitors confirmed as of 18 January 2024

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Top Dealmakers for Mystery, Crime and Thrillers

Who are some of the influential dealmakers in the industry for mystery, crime and thriller genre?

Vitrina tracks deals, transactions and catalogs across Content IP, Development, Production, Acquisitions and Collaborations. We follow the activities of influential dealmakers across genres, countries, and companies. Identifying influential dealmakers brings you closer to finalizing deals. Check out some of the dealmakers picked up by our system.

Maartje Horchner

Maartje Horchner

All3Media International
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Nick Percy

BBC Studios
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David Swetman

All3Media International
Laurent Boissel APCstudios top trends for foreign laguage content

Laurent Boissel

APC Studios
ruth berry

Ruth Berry

ITV Studios
Beatriz Campos Top Dealmakers For Foreign Language Content

Beatriz Campos

Studio Canal

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Recently Trending Titles in Mystery, Crime and Thrillers

Let’s take a look at some of the most notable mystery, crime and thrillers being acquired globally.

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Recently Acquired Mystery, Crime and Thrillers (TV Series)
Murder Is Easy
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Murder Is Easy

RUV, TV4, TV2, Pickbox, Canal+, CJ ENM Co, Canal+ Polska, Kanal 2, NHK Enterprises, BBC Studios ANZ, Tv2 Norge, Network 4, Movistar Plus and MTV3 signed an acquisition deal with Fifth Season for Murder Is Easy

Professon T
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Professor T

Nova Cinema, Deutsche Telekom, Moldova 1, TV3 and BBC and TVP 2 signed an acquisition deal with Beta Film for Professor T

TikTok Murder gone viral
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TIKTOK: Murder Gone Viral

Seven Network signed an acquisition deal with ITV Studios for TIKTOK: Murder Gone Viral

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Latest Mystery, Crime and Thriller Acquisitions (Films)
Phir Aayi Hasseena Dillruba
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Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba

Netflix signed an acquisition deal with T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions for Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba

Swede Caroline
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Swede Caroline

Sky Cinema signed an acquisition deal with Belstone Pictures and Deadbeat Films for Swede Caroline

Five Nights at freddys
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Five Nights at Freddy’s for India

JioCinema signed an acquisition deal with Blumhouse Productions for Five Nights at Freddy’s for India

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Fresh on the market – Rights Available : Mystery, Crime and Thriller Titles (TV Series)
Home Jacking
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Home Jacking

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Codename Annika
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Codename: Annika

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See No Evil
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See No Evil

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Fresh on the market – Rights Available : Mystery, Crime and Thriller Titles (Films)
Between Us
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Between Us

Rights Territory : Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, CEE
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The Devils Bath
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The Devil’s Bath

Rights Available:  Benelux, CIS, Latin America, Japan, Ukraine, Italy, Spain,

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Speedway
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Speedway

Rights Available: North America.
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Latest TV Productions (Global)
Alice In Wonderful Kitchen
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Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

TV Series | 2024 | 1 Seasons
Japanese Mystery, Comedy
Returning Series | Scripted
Country of origin: Japan

NTV to produce Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

Tracker
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Tracker (Season Renewal)

TV Series | 2024 | TV-14 | 1 Seasons
English Drama, Crime
Returning Series | Scripted
Country of origin: United States of America

CBS signed a production deal with 20th Television for Tracker

Grace
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Grace (Season Renewal)

TV Series | 2021 | 3 Seasons
English Crime, Drama
Returning Series | Scripted
Country of origin: United Kingdom

ITV signed a production deal with Vaudeville Productions and Tall Story Pictures for Grace

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Latest Film Productions (Global)
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Sikandar ka Muqaddar

Hindi
Also known as: सिकंदर का मुकद्दर

Netflix signed a production deal with Friday Storytellers for Sikandar ka Muqaddar

The Tearsmith
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The Tearsmith

Movie | 2024 | 1h 43m
Italian Drama, Romance
Scripted
Country of origin: Italy
Also known as: Fabbricante di lacrime

Netflix signed a production deal with Colorado Film Production for Tearmaker and The Tearsmith

The Casagrandes Movie
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The Casagrandes Movie

Movie | 2024 | 1h 21m
English Animation, Comedy, Family
Scripted
Country of origin: United States of America

Netflix signed a production deal with Nickelodeon Animation Studios for The Casagrandes Movie

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