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MGM Television

MGM Television is a major studio television production banner developing premium series for streamers and networks, currently anchored by high-profile overall deals and a flagship Netflix hit.

Current mandate

MGM Television operates as one of the most recognizable studio-backed television production banners in the current streaming landscape, developing and producing premium series across drama, limited series, and genre formats. The company's stated mandate centers on "bold, emotionally resonant series that connect with audiences in a meaningful way," with an emphasis on "premium storytelling with unforgettable characters." That philosophy is reflected in its active slate of overall deals with independent production companies, which serve as the primary engine for new project development. MGM Television functions less as a standalone creative entity and more as a powerful infrastructure partner, providing development resources, studio relationships, and distribution access to the producers it backs.

The most visible current signal of MGM Television's market position is its continued production of "Wednesday" for Netflix. The show has been renewed for a third season, cementing it as one of the banner's flagship ongoing productions. On the deal side, MGM Television recently renewed its overall deal with Andrew Mittman and his 1.21 production banner, a relationship the company described with notable enthusiasm in public statements. 1.21 is actively developing projects across series, limited series, and features, including "El Gato Negro" for Amazon and a limited series adaptation of "Dial M for Murder." The banner also has a feature remake of "Attack of the 50ft Woman" in development at Warner Bros., and recently produced the Neon horror film "Together" starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. Separately, MGM Television has a first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin focused on new television series development.

Material reaches MGM Television primarily through its network of overall-deal producers and established creative partnerships. The 1.21 renewal and the Lavender and Ulin first-look arrangement illustrate the typical route: projects are developed in-house by banner producers who are already under deal with MGM Television, rather than arriving as finished pitches from outside. No open submission portal or named public call for projects is documented. The most practical pathway for writers and independent producers is attachment to one of MGM Television's overall-deal partners, or representation by an agency or management company with existing relationships at the studio level.

Signature peaks

  • Wednesday Flagship Netflix Series — MGM Television produces the hit Netflix series, which has been renewed for a third season.
  • 1.21 Productions Overall Deal Renewed — Andrew Mittman's 1.21 banner renewed its overall deal with MGM Television, with projects in development at Amazon and Warner Bros.
  • Lavender & Ulin First-Look Partnership — A first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin targets bold, emotionally resonant new television series.

Mandate dimensions

Genre focus
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Territory focus
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Budget tier (observed)
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Access pattern
Every tracked deal involving MGM Television is observed to flow through established overall-deal or first-look production partners, including the recently renewed 1.21 Productions arrangement and the active Lavender and Ulin first-look. No unsolicited pathway is documented.
Deal structure
MGM Television structures its development activity through overall deals and first-look arrangements with independent production banners, providing development infrastructure and studio relationships in exchange for first access to projects those partners develop; the company co-produces or produces outright for streaming and network partners such as Netflix and Amazon.

Recent productions and projects

  • The Book of Cold Cases

    2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z · Acquired

Market context

With "Wednesday" renewed for a third season and a freshly extended deal with 1.21 Productions, MGM Television is deepening its bet on premium genre storytelling across streaming platforms.

MGM Television operates as one of the most recognizable studio-backed television production banners in the current streaming landscape, developing and producing premium series across drama, limited series, and genre formats. The company's stated mandate centers on "bold, emotionally resonant series that connect with audiences in a meaningful way," with an emphasis on "premium storytelling with unforgettable characters." That philosophy is reflected in its active slate of overall deals with independent production companies, which serve as the primary engine for new project development. MGM Television functions less as a standalone creative entity and more as a powerful infrastructure partner, providing development resources, studio relationships, and distribution access to the producers it backs.

Common questions about MGM Television

Does MGM Television accept unsolicited scripts?

No unsolicited pathway is documented for MGM Television. The company develops projects primarily through its network of overall-deal and first-look producers, such as 1.21 Productions and Lavender and Ulin. Material observed reaching MGM Television arrives through established producer relationships rather than open submission channels. Writers seeking to connect with the banner are best served by attaching to one of its active production partners or working through representation with studio-level access.

How does MGM Television develop and attach to projects?

MGM Television develops projects in partnership with producers operating under overall deals or first-look arrangements. The renewed deal with Andrew Mittman's 1.21 banner and the first-look with Lavender and Ulin are the clearest documented examples. These partners develop series, limited series, and features with MGM Television's infrastructure and studio relationships behind them. The company functions as a production and development partner rather than a standalone creative originator, meaning projects typically originate within these banner relationships.

What is MGM Television currently producing or developing?

MGM Television is currently producing 'Wednesday' for Netflix, which has been renewed for a third season. Through its 1.21 overall deal, the company has 'El Gato Negro' in development for Amazon and a limited series adaptation of 'Dial M for Murder' in the works. A feature remake of 'Attack of the 50ft Woman' is also in development at Warner Bros. via 1.21. The Lavender and Ulin first-look deal adds additional series development to the active slate.

Who are the key creative leaders at MGM Television?

ScriptMatch tracks 28 decision makers connected to MGM Television. On the production partner side, Andrew Mittman of 1.21 Productions is a prominently documented figure following his renewed overall deal. The company's public statements around the Lavender and Ulin first-look deal also name those producers as key creative collaborators. MGM Television's internal executive leadership is not individually named in current available data, but the banner operates within the broader Amazon MGM Studios structure.

How do I get my project in front of MGM Television?

The most documented route is through MGM Television's overall-deal and first-look producers. Writers and independent producers whose projects align with the company's stated mandate, 'bold, emotionally resonant series' with 'premium storytelling and unforgettable characters,' are best positioned by attaching to a producer already in business with MGM Television, such as 1.21 Productions or Lavender and Ulin. Agency or management representation with existing studio relationships is the other consistently observed pathway.

Is MGM Television currently active?

Yes. MGM Television is actively producing and developing across multiple platforms. 'Wednesday' Season 2, Part 2 launched on Netflix and the show has been renewed for a third season. The company recently renewed its overall deal with 1.21 Productions, which has projects in development at Amazon and Warner Bros. A first-look deal with Lavender and Ulin is also active. ScriptMatch's tracking shows 36 total records in the past 12 months and 28 decision makers currently monitored.

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