With US networks currently churning out shows that are gaining widespread critical acclaim, most have managed to find a UK channel to call itself home. But what of the shows that are currently being neglected by UK broadcasters? Here’s four established American shows that need to find a UK home, right now.
1. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
The acclaimed comedy, which airs on The CW over in the US, follows 20-something Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) who moves to the East Coast on a whim in an attempt to win back her ex-boyfriend. The show’s creator and lead actress Rachel Bloom bagged a Golden Globe after just eight episodes and has been sweeping up other best comedic actress roles ever since. That’s got to be some indication that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend needs to make its way to the UK soon.
2. iZombie
It’s a superhero story that’s perhaps a little bit unconventional, iZombie currently airs alongside its fellow DC heroes on The CW in the US. Based on the DC comic of the same name, the show follows Liv Moore (Rose McIver), a former medical resident who leaves her job to become a medical examiner after she is turned into a zombie. Her job gives her access to brains, which give her visions from her victim’s memories that help the Seattle PD solve murders. It’s a smart show, cleverly combining the humour and hero aspect, but sadly hasn’t appealed to any UK channels.
3. American Crime
With American Horror Story and True Detective helping this genre, the anthology series format is hot right now. Created by Oscar winner John Ridley, American Crime focuses on race, class, gender politics and stars Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton. The story follows a racially charged murder in Modesto, California and the trial that later affects the victim’s and suspect’s family. The first season received widespread critical acclaim - it was nominated for 10 Emmy’s in 2015 so a UK pick-up could be possible.
4. Fresh Off The Boat
Fresh Off The Boat made headlines when it aired early last year. It’s the first American sitcom to feature an Asian-American family as its leads and became the second highest-rated comedy premiere that television season. The show follows the young Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) as his family decide to uproot their lives from Chinatown in Washington, D.C. to Orlando, Florida to open a cowboy-themed steak restaurat in 1995. His mother struggles with the culture clash while his father embraces the American Dream while Eddie has trouble at school. It’s a show that could sill possibly make its way over in the UK.
1. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
The acclaimed comedy, which airs on The CW over in the US, follows 20-something Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) who moves to the East Coast on a whim in an attempt to win back her ex-boyfriend. The show’s creator and lead actress Rachel Bloom bagged a Golden Globe after just eight episodes and has been sweeping up other best comedic actress roles ever since. That’s got to be some indication that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend needs to make its way to the UK soon.
2. iZombie
It’s a superhero story that’s perhaps a little bit unconventional, iZombie currently airs alongside its fellow DC heroes on The CW in the US. Based on the DC comic of the same name, the show follows Liv Moore (Rose McIver), a former medical resident who leaves her job to become a medical examiner after she is turned into a zombie. Her job gives her access to brains, which give her visions from her victim’s memories that help the Seattle PD solve murders. It’s a smart show, cleverly combining the humour and hero aspect, but sadly hasn’t appealed to any UK channels.
3. American Crime
With American Horror Story and True Detective helping this genre, the anthology series format is hot right now. Created by Oscar winner John Ridley, American Crime focuses on race, class, gender politics and stars Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton. The story follows a racially charged murder in Modesto, California and the trial that later affects the victim’s and suspect’s family. The first season received widespread critical acclaim - it was nominated for 10 Emmy’s in 2015 so a UK pick-up could be possible.
4. Fresh Off The Boat
Fresh Off The Boat made headlines when it aired early last year. It’s the first American sitcom to feature an Asian-American family as its leads and became the second highest-rated comedy premiere that television season. The show follows the young Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) as his family decide to uproot their lives from Chinatown in Washington, D.C. to Orlando, Florida to open a cowboy-themed steak restaurat in 1995. His mother struggles with the culture clash while his father embraces the American Dream while Eddie has trouble at school. It’s a show that could sill possibly make its way over in the UK.
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