ITV Studios Inks Four-Title Scripted Deal with CBC

ITV Studios has licensed four scripted series to CBC in Canada.

Picked up by Canada’s national public broadcaster for exclusive Canadian premieres on the CBC Gem streaming service are Optics, Four Years Later, the second season of Showtrial and the final season of Brassic.

The deal was brokered by Craig Bohland, VP sales, Canada, ITV Studios and Jenna Bourdeau, senior director, acquisitions, at CBC. Optics and Showtrial will launch on CBC Gem in Canada this fall, Brassic in 2026, while Four Years Later is already available.

“CBC is always looking for top-tier series to further build CBC Gem’s library of acclaimed international titles, and these strong comedies and dramas from ITV Studios offer audiences in Canada a range of memorable characters and engaging storytelling that they can’t find anywhere else,” said Bourdeau.

Katie Buchanan, executive VP sales, Americas at ITV Studios, added: “These four titles exemplify the breadth and ambition of ITV Studios’ scripted offering – bold, compelling stories with broad international appeal. CBC is a broadcaster that truly values premium content and is the perfect home for this collection. We’re excited for Canadian audiences to discover these standout titles.”