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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.
Acquiring Top Trending Mystery, Crime and Thrillers in Film and TV Entertainment
Acquiring Top Trending Mystery, Crime and Thrillers in Film and TV Entertainment
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.
Spotlight
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.”
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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 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
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
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)
Most Distributed True Crime TV Shows
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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
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
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.
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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.
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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)
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)
Five Nights at Freddy’s for India
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Fresh on the market – Rights Available : Mystery, Crime and Thriller Titles (TV Series)
Codename: Annika
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Fresh on the market – Rights Available : Mystery, Crime and Thriller Titles (Films)
Between Us
Rights Territory : Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, CEE
List of Distributors
The Devil’s Bath
Rights Available: Benelux, CIS, Latin America, Japan, Ukraine, Italy, Spain,
Latest TV Productions (Global)
Alice in Wonderful Kitchen
TV Series | 2024 | 1 Seasons
Japanese Mystery, Comedy
Returning Series | Scripted
Country of origin: Japan
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 (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
Latest Film Productions (Global)
Sikandar ka Muqaddar
Hindi
Also known as: सिकंदर का मुकद्दर
Netflix signed a production deal with Friday Storytellers for Sikandar ka Muqaddar
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
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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