Reelz commissions 10-part true-crime series from Black Watch, BossaNova

US network Reelz has commissioned a 10-episode true-crime series from Manitoba-based producer Black Watch Entertainment, with UK-based BossaNova attached to exec produce and handle worldwide distribution.

Meghan Duffy

Created and executive produced by Black Watch founder Meghan Duffy, Into the Chase will examine the pursuit of fugitives across the United States, where an estimated 180,000 people are currently on the run.

The series is produced in association with BossaNova, with Reelz and Canada’s Super Channel serving as the US and Canadian broadcasters respectively.

BossaNova is also investing in the series, which will combine US crime stories with UK cases.

Executive producers include Duffy for Black Watch Entertainment and Paul Heaney for BossaNova, while Kim Ball is executive in charge for Super Channel.

Black Watch’s recent credits include Finally Caught (seasons one to six) and Secrets, Lies and DNA Ties for Super Channel and ITV, as well as The Woman With Red Lipstick and Match, Meet Murder for Lifetime. The company’s I Have to Kill My Neighbor premiered on Lifetime last month.