Netflix Scores ITVS GE Titles for Euro Markets

LONDON: ITV Studios Global Entertainment has licensed a slate of drama and factual titles to Netflix for its platforms in France, Germany and the Benelux.

The deal includes all five seasons of the Irish drama Love/Hate in France and Germany. Stephen Poliakoff’s BBC Two period drama Dancing on the Edge is also covered in the pact. Netflix now holds the SVOD rights to Mr Selfridge for all its European markets, and has acquired seasons one and two of Rectify. Also included in the pact is River Monsters.

“We’re delighted to build on our relationship with Netflix in Europe by bringing our quality programming to their subscribers in France, Germany and Benelux," said Dan Gopal, ITVS GE's executive VP for EMEA distribution and global digital partners. "This is part of our continued focus on ensuring that our content is available across all platforms for audiences to watch whenever and wherever they want.”