Articles about The Bastard Executioner
Passion pitfalls: The risky business of passion projects
Writers and producers often spend years crafting their passion projects before they come to air – but the risk is always whether the audience cares as much as they do, writes Michael Pickard.
The horror, the horror!
In a busy week for commissions and renewals, a genre that seems to be cresting a wave is horror, although sci-fi and supernatural are still priorities for broadcasters. There’s bad news for Kurt Sutter, however, as The Bastard Executioner is axed by FX.
Amazon offers Trial
Amazon’s content push continued this week with the launch of one legal-focused drama, The Hand of God, and the announcement of another on the way in the shape of The Trial. Elsewhere, SundanceTV and Showtime are also adding new series.
Netflix senses second-season success
As well as confirming a second run of its sci-fi series Sense8, Netflix has this week announced a Brazilian original drama. Elsewhere, FX has confirmed a raft of new and returning shows, while ITV and The Weinstein Company have teamed up for Mafiya.
Studios suit up for Comic-Con
Andy Fry casts his eye over the content being put under the spotlight at next week’s Comic-Con International in San Diego – an event the major TV studios are treating with ever-increasing importance.
Sutter leaves his bikers behind
Sons of Anarchy’s Sutter scripts executioner series, Alexander and Karaszewski tackle Simpson trial, Harcourt uncovers Churchill’s Secret and Woolverton joins The Clan of the Cave Bear.