Magic Meets Mystery-Solving Trio in Mediawan’s Latest Hit, ‘Witch Detectives’
Mediawan Kids & Family has unveiled "Witch Detectives", a new pan-European animated series it is showcasing as its flagship title at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre ahead of MIPCOM. Produced by Mediawan subsidiary Method Animation for broadcasters including the BBC, Rai, TF1 and Super RTL, the show marks the company's latest attempt to build an original IP with cross-border appeal, blending French creative roots with a broader European sensibility.
The 26-episode, half-hour 3D series follows three teenage witch trainees, Maya, Max and Millie, who become private investigators running a secret detective agency, using their magical powers to solve crimes, disappearances and burglaries. Co-creator Justine Cheynet described the concept as "Harry Potter" meets "Charlie's Angels", built around a procedural format designed to appeal to both children aged 7-10 and their parents. The series is set in an imaginary city called Faybridge, blending London, Paris and Rome, and international sales are being handled by Entourage Media and Mediawan Kids & Family Distribution.
In short
- Mediawan unveils new animated series "Witch Detectives" at Unifrance event
- Three teen witches become detectives in blend of magic and mystery
- Airs on BBC, Rai, TF1, Super RTL; 26 episodes, ahead of MIPCOM
Explained simply
Mediawan is a European television production group, and Method Animation is one of its studios. Children’s animation often travels across borders through international broadcasters and sales, so producers may design a series to appeal to audiences in several countries.
The series follows three teenage trainees who use magic while investigating cases in the fictional city of Faybridge. Its mix of mystery-solving and fantasy places it within two familiar kinds of children’s stories, while the setting draws on features of London, Paris and Rome.
The BBC, Rai, TF1 and Super RTL are among the broadcasters involved. The project matters to Mediawan as an effort to create an original series for a broad European audience, with international distribution handled by Entourage Media and Mediawan’s distribution arm.
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