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MGM Television
MGM Television is a major studio production banner developing premium drama and comedy series, currently producing "Wednesday" for Netflix and building a slate through high-profile overall deals with independent producers.
Current mandate
MGM Television operates as a premium studio production banner with a mandate centered on commercially viable, concept-driven drama and comedy series. The company targets proven Hollywood talent, particularly high-profile screenwriters and producers who bring original IP or adaptations with strong audience hooks. Its slate philosophy leans toward "bold, emotionally resonant series" built around "premium storytelling with unforgettable characters," a positioning that reflects its role as a studio-level partner capable of packaging projects for major streamers and broadcast networks globally.
The company's most visible current production is "Wednesday" for Netflix, which has been renewed for a third season following the launch of Season 2, Part 2. On the development side, MGM Television recently renewed its overall deal with Andrew Mittman and his 1.21 Creative banner, a partnership that spans series, limited series, and features. Active 1.21 projects under the MGM umbrella include "El Gato Negro" for Amazon and a limited series adaptation of "Dial M for Murder" at Warner Bros. The company also has "Hotel Cocaine" and "The Book of Cold Cases" among its tracked projects, reflecting a consistent appetite for IP-driven genre material. MGM Television has also entered a first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin, further expanding its development pipeline.
Material reaches MGM Television primarily through its network of overall and first-look deals with established production banners, including 1.21 Creative and the Lavender and Ulin partnership. Projects developed under these arrangements move through the attached producers' relationships with MGM Television's executive team. No open submission portal or named public program is documented; every tracked project has arrived through an established producer or creative partnership already in place at the company.
Signature peaks
- "Wednesday" Season 3 Flagship Netflix Series — MGM Television produces the hit Netflix series, which has been renewed for a third season following the launch of Season 2, Part 2.
- 1.21 Creative Renewed Overall Deal — Andrew Mittman's 1.21 banner renewed its overall deal with MGM Television, with active projects at Amazon and Warner Bros.
- Lavender and Ulin First-Look Partnership — MGM Television entered a first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin to develop and produce new television series projects.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Romance, Suspense, Drama
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Every tracked project at MGM Television has reached the company through an established overall deal or first-look partnership, most notably the renewed arrangement with Andrew Mittman's 1.21 Creative banner and the first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin. No open submission portal or named public program is documented; the observed route is attachment through a producer who already holds a formal relationship with the company.
- Deal structure
- MGM Television structures its development activity through overall deals and first-look arrangements with independent production banners, then packages and produces the resulting projects for major streamers and networks, typically retaining studio-level production and rights involvement across global territories.
Recent productions and projects
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Hotel Cocaine
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The Book of Cold Cases
Market context
With "Wednesday" renewed for a third season and a renewed overall deal with 1.21 Creative, MGM Television is cementing its position as a go-to studio partner for high-concept premium series.
MGM Television operates as a premium studio production banner with a mandate centered on commercially viable, concept-driven drama and comedy series. The company targets proven Hollywood talent, particularly high-profile screenwriters and producers who bring original IP or adaptations with strong audience hooks. Its slate philosophy leans toward "bold, emotionally resonant series" built around "premium storytelling with unforgettable characters," a positioning that reflects its role as a studio-level partner capable of packaging projects for major streamers and broadcast networks globally.
Common questions about MGM Television
Does MGM Television accept unsolicited scripts?
No unsolicited pathway is documented for MGM Television. Every tracked project in the company's pipeline has arrived through an established producer relationship, an overall deal partner such as 1.21 Creative, or a first-look arrangement like the one with Lavender and Ulin. Writers looking to connect with MGM Television are best positioned by first attaching a producer who already has a relationship with the company.
How does MGM Television develop and attach to projects?
MGM Television develops projects primarily through overall and first-look deals with independent production banners. Partners like Andrew Mittman's 1.21 Creative bring projects into the MGM system, where they are developed across series, limited series, and feature formats. The company also initiates development through its own first-look deals, such as the arrangement with Lavender and Ulin, which is focused on bold, emotionally resonant series with premium storytelling.
What is MGM Television currently producing or developing?
MGM Television is currently producing "Wednesday" for Netflix, which has been renewed for a third season. On the development side, its 1.21 Creative partner is working on "El Gato Negro" for Amazon and a limited series adaptation of "Dial M for Murder" at Warner Bros. The company also has "Hotel Cocaine" and "The Book of Cold Cases" among its tracked projects, reflecting a consistent focus on IP-driven genre material.
Who are the key creative leaders at MGM Television?
MGM Television's tracked decision-maker roster includes 25 executives across its development and production operations. On the partner side, Andrew Mittman leads 1.21 Creative, which holds a renewed overall deal with the company. The Lavender and Ulin team operates under a first-look deal focused on premium series development. MGM Television's own executive team oversees the broader slate, including the flagship "Wednesday" production for Netflix.
How do I get my project in front of MGM Television?
The most documented route to MGM Television is through one of its established production partners. Attaching a producer who holds an overall or first-look deal with the company, such as 1.21 Creative or the Lavender and Ulin team, is the clearest observed pathway. MGM Television's mandate favors commercially viable, concept-driven drama and comedy series, particularly those brought by proven talent with original IP or strong adaptable source material.
Is MGM Television currently active?
Yes. MGM Television is actively producing and developing projects as of mid-2026. The company's flagship series "Wednesday" is in production for Netflix with a third season renewal confirmed. Development activity through its 1.21 Creative overall deal is ongoing, with projects in motion at Amazon and Warner Bros. The company also recently formalized a first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin, signaling continued investment in its development pipeline.
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