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Patrick Reardon, president of Jupiter Holdings, talks to<\/em> TV Real about the one-hour special <\/em>Snapped: Behind Bars and how Jupiter Entertainment is pushing the true-crime genre forward.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sabrina Zunich, interviewed from jail as she continues to serve time for the murder of her foster mother, is at the center of Snapped: Behind Bars<\/em>, a one-hour special produced by Jupiter Entertainment. Sitting behind bars, Zunich, who appeared in the original Snapped<\/em> series, tells the story of her crime, how she now feels about it and why she snapped, in her own words.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven after 500 episodes, Snapped<\/em> is beloved by its fans, [and] we are always looking for ways to refresh the series and continue to deliver great stories,\u201d explains Patrick Reardon, president of Jupiter Holdings. \u201cOver the years, the audience has gravitated to certain stand-out episodes. Behind Bars<\/em> is the perfect opportunity for us to revisit some of those fan-favorites with new information, updates and, most importantly, a never-before-seen interview from the killer herself.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Reardon, the original Snapped<\/em> has found success and garnered such loyalty from its audience because of its consistency in delivering not only engaging stories but compelling characters in each episode as well. The stories are also relatable, with those who\u2019ve \u201csnapped\u201d being someone that anyone might know, \u201clike the seemingly normal next-door neighbor type who, when pushed to the brink, snaps. That fine line between love and hate is universally fascinating,\u201d says Reardon.<\/p>\n

Snapped: Behind Bars<\/em> is slated to bow on February 14 on Oxygen, during its \u201cDate with Death\u201d Valentine\u2019s Day Weekend. \u201cAt its heart, Snapped<\/em> is a show about relationships,\u201d says Reardon, explaining what makes the special a perfect fit for the holiday slot. \u201cThey call them crimes of passion for a reason, so what better holiday to launch this new series than Valentine\u2019s Day!\u201d<\/p>\n

Overall, the state of the factual-content industry is feeling a boom that Reardon compares to that of the early 2000s during the writers\u2019 strike, with Snapped<\/em> and similar true-crime titles filling programming gaps. \u201cThe stories are just as compelling as the best scripted programs, and because of a nimble production model, we can continue to deliver new episodes week by week for our devoted fan base,\u201d says Reardon.<\/p>\n

With the increased demand for true-crime titles comes more true-crime supply, thus making the landscape more competitive. \u201cThe bar has been raised again and again,\u201d notes Reardon. \u201cStories that would have popped a few years ago are having a hard time breaking through today.\u201d At Jupiter, the strategy is to find that extra element that makes it stand out from the pack\u2014more access, unique archives or an innovative way to tell a story. \u201cThe key for us is to always try to push the genre forward with each new project that we produce,\u201d says Reardon.<\/p>\n

Planning for the coming year, any company would be remiss not to take into consideration the ongoing pandemic, its strain on production and the simultaneous need for more content across broadcasters and streamers alike. \u201cWe will be dealing with the limitations and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for months if not years,\u201d says Reardon. \u201cDespite the obstacles in front of us as producers, there is more demand than ever before. These situations will force us to be more creative than ever, and I believe that will lead to innovation that will benefit our industry for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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