What's at the top of our watch list for MIP London

Crime drama, thrillers, comedy, action and adventure top our watch-list for the inaugural MIP London, happening this week...

The Mantis: Original Sin 
Genre : Crime thriller
Length: 8x60 mins 
Studio S by SBS 
E: Alice Kwon, [email protected]

There is a female serial killer nicknamed ‘Mantis,' because she brutally murdered five men 20 years ago. Incidents of imitating the crime of the 'Mantis' occur one after another. The son of the mantis, a police officer, begins a cooperative investigation with his mother, whom he has hated all his life. The reason is only for catching the suspect. That's all.

Long Bright River
Genre: Drama
Length: 8x60 mins
Sony Pictures Entertainment
E: Eugene Lin, [email protected]

Based on The New York Times bestselling and "Good Morning America" acclaimed novel that Barack Obama listed as one of his favorite books of 2020, Long Bright River is a character-driven thriller series about two sisters. Mickey (Amanda Seyfried) is a patrol officer; Kacey lives on the same streets that her sister patrols, trapped in the vice of addiction. When Kacey disappears at the same time that a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey must unlock the secrets of their past to solve the mystery of her sister's disappearance.

Detective Finnick
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Legnth: 52 episodes (26x11 mins, 26*7 mins)
Animotion Media Group
E: Maria Makedonskaya, [email protected]

The seemingly quiet town of Berg is full of secrets. Strange events constantly occur—one day all the clocks stop, the next, the streets are filled with peculiar micro-dogs. Fortunately, Berg is under the watchful eye of its invisible keepers—the finns. These fluffy creatures see and hear everything, and when mysteries arise, they call the town’s legendary savior, Detective Finnick. With his “trial and error” method, Finnick and his team of finns spring into action. Their diverse fur colors reflect their unique skills, making each one indispensable. Finnick, his loyal partner Curly, and best friend Christine run Chips, a detective agency solving Berg’s most perplexing cases. With sharp instincts and unwavering determination, they suspect, pursue, and investigate, determined to solve even the most mysterious crimes.

There's a Rabbit on The Moon
Genre: Romantic Drama
Length: 23x45 mins (TBC)
ONE31 Company Limited
E: Wanida Boonprasertwattana, [email protected]

Pitcha was a girl from a high-profile family, while Jira was a host who had to do this job to make a living for his family. Pitcha accidentally met Jira on an island where they got along extremely well, and it became a short, nice relationship before they said goodbye to each other. However, destiny brought them back together due to their work. Pitcha was shocked learning that the man who impressed her was a host and she had to get involved with him because of the business benefit. Although they had good feelings for each other, Pitcha painfully decided to deny Jira because she wanted to maintain her social status. Will she get over his past and hold on together successfully?

Cold Water
Genre: Thriller
Length: 6x60 mins
ITVS
E: Augustus Dulgaro, [email protected] 

Andrew Lincoln makes his long-awaited return to British drama in this twisted thriller about an ordinary man who finds himself in an extraordinary situation. John (Lincoln) secretly rages at his life as a middle-aged, stay-at-home dad. When his failure to intervene in a violent confrontation in a city playground brings his identity crisis to a head, John moves his family to the rural idyll of Coldwater. On arrival, he is befriended by neighbour Tommy (Bremner), a charming, confident pillar of the community. John is impressed by Tommy. However, he is blissfully unaware that Tommy is harbouring horrifying secrets. When John’s long-repressed rage finally explodes with disastrous results, he finds himself unexpectedly indebted to his new friend. But how long will it take for him to figure out just how dangerous Tommy really is? This series is produced by award-winning production company SISTER (Black Doves, This is Going to Hurt, Eric).

Northwoods Survival
Genre: Adventure, Lifestyle, Travel
Length: 8x60 mins
Blue Ant Studios
E: Nick Solowski, [email protected]

Produced and distributed by Blue Ant Studios, Northwoods Survival follows a diverse group of young Canadians as they embark on a challenging four-season mission: to build a life in the vast and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The series takes viewers on an adventure through some of the country's most remote and rugged landscapes as these aspiring homesteaders face the harsh realities of living off the land, building shelter and foraging for food and water.
 

▶ Published in ContentAsia's 24 February 2025 eNewsletter