New Docuseries Initiative for Spike TV

NEW YORK: Spike TV has unveiled Spike Serialized, a new documentary series initiative featuring multi-episode programs that take an in-depth look at various topics or people.

Spike has given the go-ahead to the docuseries It Was Him, which spotlights murderer Ed Edwards through an investigation led by his grandson, Wayne Wolfe, and police detective John Cameron. The six-episode program will be produced by Objective Films.

The network recently announced TIME: The Kalief Browder Story, which will also fall under the Spike Serialized banner. The six-parter, due to debut in 2017, comes from executive producer Shawn “Jay Z” Carter and Weinstein Television. It tells the story of the African-American student who spent three years in prison without ever being convicted of a crime.

The previously revealed John McAfee Project, slated for broadcast next year, will also be part of Spike Serialized. The six-episode series explores the life of the titular virus software creator, who has been accused of murder. It is directed and executive produced by Billy Corben.

“The Spike Serialized initiative will showcase topics or individuals that are not only relevant and entertaining, but will also be impactful and create a national dialogue,” said Sharon Levy, Spike’s executive VP of original series.