ABC Australia Slates True-Crime Panel Show

Australian pubcaster ABC is set to roll out Crime Night!, a comedy true-crime panel show.

Produced by Dreamchaser and Maverick Entertainment, the six-part series, hosted by Julia Zemiro, will see famous cases being examined by a panel of criminologists and comedians.

“I am so excited to be back at the ABC steering a panel show about modern-day criminology,” Zemiro said. “This new team of writers and producers are a breath of fresh air to work with, as we delve into the science behind the crimes. The how, the what and the why. The curious, the serious and ultimately very human side of crime.”

Rachel Millar, ABC’s head of entertainment, added, “Australians can’t get enough of true crime, and we’re excited to join forces with Dreamchaser and Maverick to bring this innovative and original format to ABC screens. For anyone who loves bingeing the latest true-crime podcast or playing detective in the group chat, this is the show for you. Led by the inimitable Julia Zemiro, this is a show that will make your spine tingle with intrigue, whilst making you laugh at the same time.”

Carl Fennessy and Monique Keller, Dreamchaser executive producers, said, “Crime Night! is the first commission under our Maverick Entertainment and Dreamchaser producing partnership. We’re thrilled to be launching this brand-new comedy true-crime panel show in partnership with the ABC. The combined talents of executive producers David Forster, Frank Bruzzese and Julia Zemiro are exceptional, working alongside a brilliant panel of criminologists and comedians to examine the fascinating real-life cases we’re all obsessed with in the funniest possible way.”