The critically acclaimed British crime drama ‘Cooper & Fry’ is set to captivate American audiences, thanks to a recent deal between BritBox and the show’s producers, Clapperboard. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the show’s global reach, following its success on Paramount-owned broadcast network 5 in the UK.

Based on Stephen Booth’s bestselling detective novels, ‘Cooper & Fry’ follows the unlikely detective duo of Ben Cooper and Diane Fry, played by Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill, respectively. The series is set in the picturesque Peak District in England, where the duo tackles gruesome crimes in the remote countryside.

Cooper & Fry has already performed exceptionally well in the UK, and its popularity has now extended to other parts of the world. In addition to the US, the show has been acquired by various international broadcasters, including ABC in Australia, Discovery in Italy, Disney in the Balkans, Virgin Media in Ireland, BBC First (Netherlands), VRT (Belgium), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), SVT (Sweden), and WOWOW in Japan.

The show’s success can be attributed to its strong crime procedural format, built around a compelling detective duo. The series has recently scored a Season 2 commission from 5, with filming currently underway ahead of a 2027 bow. The upcoming season will cover Booth’s novels ‘The Devil’s Edge,’ ‘Fall Down Dead,’ ‘One Last Breath,’ and ‘The Murder Road.’

‘Cooper & Fry’ is produced by Mike Benson’s Clapperboard, which is backed by Studio TF1, a leading international television production company. Camille Dupeuble, EVP International TV and Digital Distribution at Studio TF1, expressed the company’s ambition to build partnerships both within the Group and beyond to bring distinctive English-language stories for audiences around the world.

‘Working with Clapperboard, a Studio TF1 company, reflects our ambition to build partnerships both within the Group and beyond to bring distinctive English-language stories for audiences around the world,’ Dupeuble said. ‘Its strong crime procedural format, built around a compelling detective duo, gave it the recipe for a returning series from the very beginning and strong worldwide sales.’

The success of ‘Cooper & Fry’ is a testament to the show’s unique blend of gripping storylines, well-developed characters, and stunning locations. As the series continues to captivate audiences around the world, it’s clear that this British crime drama has truly earned its place in the hearts of viewers everywhere.