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Dear Daddies<\/em>, a dramedy following four dads who develop a friendship after meeting at their children\u2019s kindergarten, has traveled around the globe\u2014from Latin America to North Africa to Europe\u2014and ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) Distribution hopes to take it even farther. Since its original debut in Argentina on Telefe in 2014 as Sres. Papis<\/em>, the format has seen nine local adaptations, with another two licensed for the future. As soon as the original version was a hit in Argentina, VIS Distribution believed it had the potential to travel around the world.<\/p>\n

The first adaptation arrived in 2016 on Mega in Chile to huge success. It was the most-watched show in Chile in 2016, confirming what VIS had already suspected: \u201cThis was a great story, with universal themes and recognizable characters that modern audiences would be able to relate to,\u201d says Laura Burrell, VP of international formats at VIS Distribution.<\/p>\n

More adaptations in Latin America followed\u2014first in Mexico and then in Peru\u2014but the real breakthrough came in 2018. For the first time, the format traveled outside of Latin America, all the way to the other side of the world. Local versions launched in Slovakia on Telev\u00edzia Mark\u00edza and in the Middle East and North Africa on DCM. The Slovakian version in particular has seen enormous success\u2014so much so that more than 400 episodes have been produced across four seasons.<\/p>\n

The Slovakian success propelled the format across Central and Eastern Europe, with Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria and, most recently, Poland, launching their own adaptations.<\/p>\n

Part of Dear Daddies<\/em>\u2019 worldwide appeal is how easy it is to mold in order to fit local audiences. While the original Argentinian series was more of a drama and centered on four fathers, the first local adaptation in Chile leaned into comedy and focused on three fathers. \u201cThe Chilean evolution was fantastic because it enabled us to offer potential buyers the flexibility of following either version, depending on their needs,\u201d Burrell says.<\/p>\n

The Slovakian version is an example of this flexibility: It is more comedy-driven, like the Chilean adaptation but centered on four fathers, like the Argentinean one. From there, most of the other Eastern European licensees based their versions on the Slovakian template.<\/p>\n

Aside from the easily adaptable nature of the concept, it has become ripe for remakes because \u201cit\u2019s universal, modern and relevant,\u201d Burrell notes. \u201cTackling fatherhood from an innovative and sensitive angle, the scripts allow the male characters to shine in a way that appeals to all demographics. This is a family-friendly show that will appeal to a broad audience, which is very much what broadcasters are currently looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

It also helps that the scripts are easy to adapt into short- or long-running series. According to Burrell, in many cases, the local adaptations have even exceeded the original number of scripts.<\/p>\n

More Eastern European versions of Dear Daddies<\/em> are set to debut in Ukraine and Croatia in 2022, and VIS is planning to extend the format onto more continents, with an eye on Asia in particular. Burrell says, \u201cThe demand for scripted remakes is clearly growing, particularly in Southeast Asia and India, and we believe, with strong local partnerships in place, Dear Daddies<\/em>can be successfully adapted to serve those audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

After all, it already has an \u201cestablished template for success. With a great international track record, new clients have the assurance that they are buying into a big hit,\u201d she says. \u201cOn the ratings side, results have been great, with many local adaptations leading their slots.\u201d In addition, \u201cbuyers can count on our support and guidance at all stages of the process, creating a clear path to success.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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