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UK Crime Drama ‘Cooper & Fry’ Lands U.S. Home At BritBox
British crime drama Cooper & Fry has secured a US home, with streamer BritBox acquiring Season 1 for the US and Canada, while Netflix has picked up second-window UK rights. The deal reflects the growing international appetite for British crime procedurals and marks a significant milestone for the series, which has already performed well on its home broadcaster, Channel 5, since launching.
Adapted from Stephen Booth's bestselling detective novels, the series stars Robert James-Collier (Downton Abbey) and Mandip Gill (Doctor Who) as detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry, solving crimes in the Peak District. A second season has already been commissioned by Channel 5, currently filming for a 2027 release and covering four further Booth novels. The show, produced by Mike Benson's Clapperboard and backed by Studio TF1, has also been sold to broadcasters in Australia, Italy, Ireland, Japan and across Scandinavia and the Benelux region.
In short
- BritBox acquires US/Canada rights to UK drama Cooper & Fry
- Netflix takes second-window UK rights to the show
- Season 2 already commissioned, filming now for 2027
Explained simply
Cooper & Fry is a British crime drama adapted from Stephen Booth's bestselling detective novels. The series follows detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry as they investigate crimes in England's Peak District.
The lead roles are played by Robert James-Collier, best known for Downton Abbey, and Mandip Gill from Doctor Who. The show premiered on UK broadcaster Channel 5 and has attracted viewers who enjoy British crime dramas.
British crime series have become increasingly popular with international audiences in recent years. Cooper & Fry is produced by Clapperboard and backed by Studio TF1, giving it substantial production resources.
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