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The eight-part series, a BBC America original,\u00a0follows an unlikely group, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Sue Deeks, head of program acquisition at the BBC, said: &#8220;<em>The Watch<\/em> may have a dystopian setting but it is a really fun, energetic and enjoyable watch\u2014full of thrills, humor and memorable characters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Simon Allen, lead writer and executive producer, added: \u201cWe had so much fun making this weird, wild ride of show with such an exceptional cast and dedicated crew. 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