U.S. Deal for Aussie Drama Bad Mothers

AMC Networks’ Sundance Now streaming service has acquired the U.S. rights to the Australian drama Bad Mothers in a deal with Red Arrow Studios International.

Produced by Jungle Entertainment in association with Filthy Productions, the eight-part series explores the underbelly of modern motherhood through the prism of four very different women as they juggle life’s big issues: love, family, careers, infidelity—and murder. Tess Haubrich (Treadstone), Mandy McElhinney (Love Child), Jessica Tovey (Wonderland) and Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Heart Guy) star.

Bad Mothers marked Nine Network’s biggest drama launch of 2019, ranking number one in its slot and increasing Nine’s share by over 50 percent. Bad Mothers will make its exclusive U.S. premiere on Sundance Now beginning May 7.

Shannon Cooper, VP of programming for Sundance Now, said, “Sundance Now subscribers are looking for their next streaming obsession, and with its entertaining mix of comedy, drama, and plenty of surprises, Bad Mothers is a perfect addition to our slate. We’re excited to partner with Red Arrow Studios International, Jungle Entertainment and Filthy Productions to bring this high-quality drama to U.S. audiences.”

Bo Stehmeier, president at Red Arrow Studios International, added: “Bad Mothers makes for addictive viewing, and audiences will be able to escape into an intriguing murder mystery series, which is by turns hilarious and poignant. The series has already sold to territories including the U.K., France, Sweden, Middle East and Africa, and we’re delighted that U.S. viewers will soon be introduced to this deliciously devious drama, courtesy of Sundance Now.”