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MGM Television
MGM Television is actively producing bold, prestige scripted series for streaming and broadcast, anchored by high-profile overall deals with proven creative talent.
Current mandate
MGM Television is positioned as a premium scripted production company targeting bold, culturally resonant drama series and limited series for streaming and broadcast platforms. The company's strategic edge lies in locking in proven creative talent through overall deals, then developing projects across multiple formats simultaneously. The renewed overall deal with Andrew Mittman's 1.21 banner is a clear signal of that approach: 1.21 is actively developing series, limited series, and features for partners including Amazon and Warner Bros., with MGM Television as the producing home. That model, first-look relationships with Oscar-caliber and commercially proven producers, reflects the broader studio trend of securing premium scripted pipeline before projects reach the open market.
On the production side, MGM Television's highest-profile active title is "Wednesday" for Netflix, which has been renewed for a third season. The company also has "Hotel Cocaine" and "The Book of Cold Cases" in its recent acquisition slate. Through the 1.21 partnership, projects currently in development include the series "El Gato Negro" for Amazon, a limited series adaptation of "Dial M for Murder," and a feature remake of "Attack of the 50ft Woman" at Warner Bros.
Writers and producers seeking to work with MGM Television are best served by approaching through established representation channels, as the company's pipeline is substantially built through overall-deal relationships with banner producers. Projects that align with prestige drama, genre-inflected limited series, or culturally resonant scripted content for major streaming platforms are most likely to find traction here.
Signature peaks
- 1.21 Banner Active Overall Deal — Andrew Mittman's production company renewed its overall deal with MGM Television
- "Wednesday" (Netflix) Flagship Series — Renewed for a third season; Season 2, Part 2 launched on Netflix
- Multi-platform Pipeline in Development — Projects in development for Amazon and Warner Bros. through the 1.21 partnership
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Territory focus
- Global
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Access through literary representation is the primary pathway. MGM Television's pipeline is substantially structured around overall deals with banner producers; projects are most likely to receive consideration when brought in by agents or managers with existing company relationships, or through producing partners already operating under an overall deal at MGM Television.
- Deal structure
- MGM Television structures its development activity around overall deals with production banners, as demonstrated by the renewed arrangement with Andrew Mittman's 1.21. Under this model, the banner develops projects across series, limited series, and features simultaneously, with MGM Television serving as the producing entity. Acquisition budgets on recent titles including "Hotel Cocaine" and "The Book of Cold Cases" were not disclosed in available coverage.
Recent productions and projects
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Hotel Cocaine
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The Book of Cold Cases
Market context
"We couldn't be more thrilled to announce the renewal of our deal with Andrew Mittman and his brilliant team at 1.21... We can't wait to see what the future holds as we continue to build on our already strong creative relationship."
MGM Television is positioned as a premium scripted production company targeting bold, culturally resonant drama series and limited series for streaming and broadcast platforms. The company's strategic edge lies in locking in proven creative talent through overall deals, then developing projects across multiple formats simultaneously. The renewed overall deal with Andrew Mittman's 1.21 banner is a clear signal of that approach: 1.21 is actively developing series, limited series, and features for partners including Amazon and Warner Bros., with MGM Television as the producing home. That model, first-look relationships with Oscar-caliber and commercially proven producers, reflects the broader studio trend of securing premium scripted pipeline before projects reach the open market.
Common questions about MGM Television
Does MGM Television accept unsolicited scripts or pitches?
Based on available signals, MGM Television builds its scripted pipeline primarily through overall deals with established production banners, such as the renewed arrangement with Andrew Mittman's 1.21. This structure suggests the company is not a typical open-submission shop. Writers without existing relationships at the company are strongly advised to approach through literary representation or established producing partners who already have a foothold at MGM Television.
How does MGM Television attach to and develop projects?
MGM Television develops projects by partnering with banner producers under overall deals, giving those producers a home base to develop series, limited series, and features simultaneously. The 1.21 deal is a working example: 1.21 is developing projects across formats for platforms including Amazon and Warner Bros., with MGM Television as the producing entity. This co-development model allows MGM Television to maintain a diversified slate without sourcing every project independently.
What is MGM Television currently producing?
MGM Television is currently producing "Wednesday" for Netflix, which has been renewed for a third season following the launch of Season 2, Part 2. Through its overall deal with 1.21, the company is also developing "El Gato Negro" as a series for Amazon, a limited series adaptation of "Dial M for Murder," and a feature remake of "Attack of the 50ft Woman" at Warner Bros. Recent acquisitions include "Hotel Cocaine" and "The Book of Cold Cases."
Who leads MGM Television and makes creative decisions?
ScriptMatch tracks 23 decision makers across MGM Television's organization, reflecting a broad leadership and creative development infrastructure. On the producing partner side, Andrew Mittman of the 1.21 banner is a key creative figure operating under a renewed overall deal. MGM Television's own executive team, which publicly expressed enthusiasm for the 1.21 renewal, drives the company's overall deal strategy and platform relationships, though specific executive names were not detailed in recent coverage reviewed here.
How do you get a project to MGM Television?
The most reliable access pathway is through representation, specifically literary managers and agents who have existing relationships with MGM Television's development executives or with banner producers operating under overall deals at the company. Projects that fit the company's stated focus on bold, culturally resonant prestige drama and premium scripted content for streaming and broadcast platforms will be most competitive. Cold outreach is not indicated as a standard intake method based on available intelligence.
Is MGM Television actively acquiring and developing new projects?
Activity metrics show 33 total records tracked over the past 12 months and 23 decision makers monitored, indicating a consistently active organization. The most recent signal is dated April 2026. While deal velocity in the immediate 30-day window is low, the company's overall deal renewals, multi-platform development slate through 1.21, and ongoing production of "Wednesday" for Netflix collectively point to a company that remains engaged in acquiring and developing premium scripted content.
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