U.S. Version of Married at First Sight Heads to New Markets

Red Arrow Studios International has signed a host of global deals for the U.S. version of Married at First Sight, produced by Red Arrow Studios company Kinetic Content for Lifetime.

SVT in Sweden acquired season six of the U.S. show, while M6 Group in France and Discovery Italy went for three seasons each. Fox Network Group Middle East picked up seasons nine and ten. SIC Portugal licensed seven seasons, alongside spin-offs Married at First Sight: The First Year and Married at First Sight: Second Chances.

SVT also picked up the Norwegian tapes. SIC Portugal opted for the Italian and New Zealand tapes, and PRO Plus Slovenia acquired Married at First Sight Croatia.

Bo Stehmeier, president at Red Arrow Studios International, said:
“Married at First Sight is a truly global brand. Not only is it a hugely successful format, the finished tapes of local versions travel widely too, and are much loved by fans around the world. At a time when broadcasters are looking to fill their schedules with entertaining, addictive content, Married at First Sight remains the ultimate social experiment acquisition for broadcasters worldwide.”