Hulu Signs Major Deal with ITV Studios

Disney+ in Europe and Hulu in the US are thrilled to announce that they have acquired the Australian drama series “Watching You” after a deal with ITV Studios. The show, produced by ITVS-owned Lingo Pictures for Aussie streamer Stan, is set to premiere on both platforms on February 20th.

In addition to “Watching You,” Hulu has renewed popular shows like Love Island UK, Love Island Australia, Hell’s Kitchen, and hospitality drama Kitchen Nightmares from ITV America. They have also added new content to their library, such as the thriller “Malpractice” from ITVS’s World Productions, and shows from the Agatha Christie collection like Marple and Poirot, along with murder mystery show “Sparkling Cyanide” from Company Pictures.

Moreover, Hulu has renewed its library from Vice, including shows like Dark Side of Comedy, Dark Side of the Ring, and F*ck, That’s Delicious. These deals were brokered by ITVS executives Katie Buchanan and Rob Kaplan, showcasing a strong slate of reality and crime drama for Hulu subscribers. Tom Clark, ITVS’s exec vice president of global sales and commercial strategy, expressed his excitement about the global reach of “Watching You” on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in EMEA, highlighting the diverse and captivating content now available to Hulu’s audience.