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Paramount Television Studios

Paramount Television Studios is operating under a newly restructured identity post-Skydance acquisition, actively greenlighting streaming originals and assembling a senior team to serve creators across kids, family, and prestige drama.

Current mandate

Paramount Television Studios is in active reinvention. Following the completion of Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global in August, the studio relaunched under a new, streamlined organizational structure designed to sharpen its focus on streaming originals and deepen collaboration with Paramount Features. PTVS operates alongside CBS Studios, which handles the broadcast network supply chain; PTVS itself is the streaming-first production arm. Leadership has stated a clear commitment to kids, teens, and family content built on existing Paramount IP, while also championing new ideas from outside the library. A key structural priority is enabling on-screen talent to move more fluidly between Features and Television Series, signaling that PTVS is positioning itself as a full-service creative home rather than a siloed TV unit.

Since relaunching, PTVS has moved quickly to establish its production slate. The studio landed its first series greenlights in the new incarnation: "9/12" at Paramount+ and "Hollywood Arts" at Netflix. "Dexter: Resurrection" received a Season 2 renewal under PTVS. On the talent side, the studio signed its first first-look pact with Jessica Biel's Iron Ocean, and the Duffer Brothers are set to come to PTVS from Netflix in April under a four-year exclusive film, TV, and streaming deal. "Dutton Ranch" was renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ as recently as June 2026. Thunell has assembled his senior executive team drawing from Skydance Television, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Nickelodeon live-action, and Awesomeness.

Writers and producers seeking to work with PTVS should note the studio's stated openness to new ideas alongside IP-driven projects. The clearest access pathway runs through representation, given the volume of tracked decision makers (64 across the organization) and the studio's active first-look deal activity. The Iron Ocean pact signals PTVS is building out its talent infrastructure, making this a viable moment to pursue attachment conversations through established channels.

Signature peaks

  • Iron Ocean First-Look Pact Signed — Jessica Biel's production company; PTVS's first talent deal under new structure
  • 4-Year Exclusive Duffer Brothers Deal — Film, TV and streaming; Duffers coming to PTVS from Netflix in April
  • June 2026 Dutton Ranch S2 Greenlit — Drama/western renewed at Paramount+; budget not disclosed

Mandate dimensions

Genre focus
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Territory focus
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Budget tier (observed)
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Access pattern
Representation required. First-look and exclusive talent deals are the primary attachment mechanism. The Iron Ocean pact and the Duffer Brothers agreement indicate PTVS is actively building its talent roster through formal structures. Producers with projects in streaming drama, kids/family, or IP-adjacent territory should approach via agents or managers with existing Paramount relationships.
Deal structure
First-look pacts (per Iron Ocean); multi-year exclusive film, TV, and streaming deals (per Duffer Brothers); series greenlights for both owned platform (Paramount+) and third-party streamers (Netflix). Budget terms not publicly disclosed on recent orders.

Recent productions and projects

  • Dutton Ranch Season 2

    2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z · greenlit
    'Dutton Ranch' has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+

Market context

"As we move forward in this new incarnation of Paramount Television Studios, we must make changes to position our business for growth and success... we're evolving our organization to better serve creators, audiences, and partners around the world through a new, streamlined structure."

Paramount Television Studios is in active reinvention. Following the completion of Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global in August, the studio relaunched under a new, streamlined organizational structure designed to sharpen its focus on streaming originals and deepen collaboration with Paramount Features. PTVS operates alongside CBS Studios, which handles the broadcast network supply chain; PTVS itself is the streaming-first production arm. Leadership has stated a clear commitment to kids, teens, and family content built on existing Paramount IP, while also championing new ideas from outside the library. A key structural priority is enabling on-screen talent to move more fluidly between Features and Television Series, signaling that PTVS is positioning itself as a full-service creative home rather than a siloed TV unit.

Common questions about Paramount Television Studios

Does Paramount Television Studios accept unsolicited scripts or pitches?

PTVS does not have a publicized open-door policy for unsolicited material. As a major studio operating under the post-Skydance restructured Paramount Global, submissions are expected to come through representation. The studio's first-look deal with Jessica Biel's Iron Ocean indicates it is building out its talent infrastructure through formal pacts, which is the standard access model at this level. Writers without representation should prioritize securing an agent or manager before approaching PTVS.

How does Paramount Television Studios attach to and develop projects?

PTVS develops projects both from its existing Paramount IP library and from new ideas championed by outside creators, per leadership's stated mandate. The studio has demonstrated a willingness to produce for third-party platforms, as evidenced by 'Hollywood Arts' at Netflix, alongside its own Paramount+ slate. First-look deals, such as the Iron Ocean pact, are a primary development mechanism. Collaboration with Paramount Features is a stated structural priority, meaning projects with cross-format potential may find particular traction.

What is Paramount Television Studios currently producing?

Under its new incarnation, PTVS has greenlit '9/12' at Paramount+ and 'Hollywood Arts' at Netflix as its first series orders. 'Dexter: Resurrection' received a Season 2 renewal under PTVS, and 'Dutton Ranch' was renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ in June 2026. The Duffer Brothers are set to join PTVS under a four-year exclusive deal covering film, TV, and streaming, beginning in April. The studio's senior team draws from Skydance Television, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Nickelodeon live-action, and Awesomeness.

Who leads Paramount Television Studios and who are the key decision makers?

Leadership references in available coverage center on Thunell, who has assembled a senior executive team since the relaunch. The team draws from Skydance Television, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Nickelodeon live-action, and Awesomeness, with some executives departing as part of broader Paramount layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees. Corporate leaders have also expanded their purviews to encompass PTVS as part of the deeper integration with Paramount Features. ScriptMatch currently tracks 64 decision makers across the organization.

How do you get a meeting or submission to Paramount Television Studios?

The most direct pathway is through representation, as PTVS operates on a formal deal and attachment model. The studio's first-look pact with Iron Ocean signals active interest in building talent relationships through structured agreements. Producers and writers with projects that align with PTVS's stated focus areas, including kids, teens, family content, prestige drama (per 'Dexter: Resurrection' and 'Dutton Ranch'), and streaming originals, should approach through agents or managers with existing studio relationships. Activity metrics show 64 tracked decision makers, indicating a sizable development infrastructure.

Is Paramount Television Studios actively acquiring new projects right now?

Yes. PTVS is in an active acquisition and development phase following its post-Skydance relaunch. The studio recorded 49 total records in the past 12 months and logged a deal signal as recently as June 25, 2026. It has greenlit two series, renewed two existing properties, signed its first first-look talent deal, and secured the Duffer Brothers for a four-year exclusive. Leadership has publicly framed this moment as a growth phase, describing the new structure as designed to 'super-charge' development activity.

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