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As Original Shows Drive Business, IP Adaptations Are Increasingly Seeking Distinctive Perspectives

February 18, 2026 at 04:51 PM
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As Original Shows Drive Business, IP Adaptations Are Increasingly Seeking Distinctive Perspectives
Crime remains king when it comes to first-run original scripted TV series in Western Europe, where original content is still a driving force, particularly in Germany, according to the latest data from Ampere Analysis presented by executive director Guy Bisson on Monday at the opening session of the Berlin Series Market. Also discussing the use […]

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Crime remains king when it comes to first-run original scripted TV series in Western Europe, where original content is still a driving force, particularly in Germany, according to the latest data from Ampere Analysis presented by executive director Guy Bisson on Monday at the opening session of the Berlin Series Market. Also discussing the use […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Crime remains king when it comes to first-run original scripted TV series in Western Europe, where original content is still a driving force, particularly in Germany, according to the latest data from Ampere Analysis presented by executive director Guy Bisson on Monday at the opening session of the Berlin Series Market. Also discussing the use […] Home TV Global Feb 18, 2026 8:51am PT As Original Shows Drive Business, IP Adaptations Are Increasingly Seeking Distinctive Perspectives By Ed Meza Plus Icon Ed Meza @edmezavar Latest Gaumont’s Berlin-Set Spy Thriller ‘Unfamiliar’ Shoots to Top Spot on Netflix 1 day ago German Actor Malick Bauer Makes Debut as Film Producer on Crime Drama ‘Triptych,’ Starring Alongside Iwan Rheon (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Johnny Knoxville, Jason Flemyng Toplining Thrillers From Vienna-Based Pont Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago See All Emergency 53 Globoplay/Laura Campanella Crime remains king when it comes to first-run original scripted TV series in Western Europe, where original content is still a driving force, particularly in Germany, according to the latest data from Ampere Analysis presented by executive director Guy Bisson on Monday at the opening session of the Berlin Series Market. Also discussing the use of IP and original material in developing new shows were Johannes Jensen, head of scripted and business at French giant Banijay Entertainment; Michele Wolkoff, creative director at the London and L.A.-based The Ink Factory; Alex Medeiros, head of content and fiction at Brazil’s Globoplay and Globo Filmes; and Helene Aurø, sales and marketing director at Denmark’s Reinvent Yellow. Related Stories Chile Selected as Guest Country of Honor at Mexico's Guadalajara Film Festival

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