Articles about Conviction
Series to Watch: September 2023
DQ checks out the upcoming schedules to pick 10 new series to watch this September, from a Danish prison drama and an adaptation of a British radio series to a French legal drama and the return of an Australian soap.
From Carter to Conviction
British actress Hayley Atwell joins producer Mark Gordon to discuss her latest starring role, as Hayes Morrison in ABC legal drama Conviction.
Speaking with Conviction
Conviction star Hayley Atwell tells DQ why she was drawn to the US drama after saying goodbye to Marvel’s Agent Carter.
Networks bank on spin-off series
Prequels and sequels are the latest attempt by networks to cut through the clutter of competition. Andy Fry looks at their chances of success, with a Big Bang Theory spin-off among those in the pipeline.
US network shows prepare for lift-off
The autumn season has just started in the US – which means TV executives around the world will be watching with interest to see which new dramas live up to their pre-launch hype. This week, we look at some of the network shows that are buzzing.
Gilligan brings cult following to HBO
Breaking Bad’s Vince Gilligan is writing a miniseries about the Jonestown massacre for HBO. There’s also news this week of a boy-band drama from Dick Wolf – involving ex-One Direction pop star Zayn Malik.
Screenwriters lay down the law
Perry Mason, Petrocelli, JAG, LA Law, Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, The Practice, Damages – no one does legal drama quite like the US. Here are 10 current and upcoming law-based series.
Sky enters realms of fantasy
Sky1’s adaptation of The Last Dragonslayer suggests the scripted market is swinging back towards TV movies and miniseries, as Crackle announces a follow-up to The Art of More.