Burden of Truth Clinches U.S. Slot on The CW

Entertainment One (eOne) has licensed the new legal drama Burden of Truth to The CW for a U.S. launch.

Hulu has taken the second-window rights in the U.S. A second season has been greenlit by the commissioning broadcaster, CBC in Canada. The series is executive produced by and stars Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast) as a big city lawyer who returns to her hometown to take on what she thinks is a simple case, only to find herself in a fight for justice for a group of sick girls.

“Kristin Kreuk is a tremendous force both on-screen and behind the camera on Burden of Truth,” commented Stuart Baxter, the president of international distribution at eOne. “This series combines the drama and social responsibility of Erin Brockovich with the charm and production values of Smallville. We’re delighted to have partnered with The CW, making it the perfect U.S. network home for this smart, legal drama.”