Friday, November 08, 2024

Paramount Global Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today (November 8) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The full press release and other earnings material can be viewed on the Paramount investor relations website at ir.paramount.com. A audio replay of Paramount's earnings call is also be available to listen to.

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PARAMOUNT REPORTS Q3 2024
EARNINGS RESULTS

★ Meaningful Progress Advancing Strategic Goals

– Significant Improvement in Direct-To-Consumer: Adjusted OIBDA Improved $287 Million Year-Over-Year to $49 Million

– Continued Momentum at Paramount+: Revenue Growth of 25% Year-Over-Year and 3.5 Million Subscriber Additions in the Quarter

– Streamlined Organization: Advancing $500 Million in Annual Run Rate Cost Savings

★ Skydance Transactions Expected to Close in First Half of 2025

STATEMENT FROM GEORGE CHEEKS, CHRIS MCCARTHY & BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEOS
"Our hit content drove strong performance in Q3 where Paramount+ added 3.5 million new subscribers, solidifying our position as the #4 global SVOD service. Our DTC segment successfully delivered profitability for the second quarter in a row, improving by more than $1 billion over the past four quarters, and, across the company, we continue to successfully execute non-content cost reductions that will result in $500 million in annual run rate savings. With two very strong quarters under our belt, it’s evident that we have clear momentum and that our plan is working thanks to our very talented teams and creative partners."

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER

OVERVIEW
DTC profitability improved significantly year-over-year. Sports, including the return of the NFL and UEFA, originals like Tulsa King, which saw the biggest global debut in platform history for season 2, and Mayor of Kingstown, as well as post-theatrical releases, such as A Quiet Place: Day One and IF, all drove acquisition in the quarter. Pluto TV continues to benefit from strong engagement resulting in increased monetization.

Q3 FINANCIALS

▪ DTC revenue increased 10% year-over-year.

– DTC subscription revenue grew 7%, driven by year-over-year subscriber growth and pricing increases for Paramount+.

– DTC advertising revenue rose 18%, reflecting growth from Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

– Paramount+ revenue grew 25%, driven by year-over-year subscriber growth and ARPU expansion.

▪ Paramount+ subscribers increased 3.5 million in the quarter to 72 million.

▪ Paramount+ global ARPU expanded 11% year-over-year.

▪ DTC adjusted OIBDA increased $287 million year-over-year to $49 million, reflecting revenue growth and cost efficiencies.

TV MEDIA

OVERVIEW

TV Media benefited from a powerful combination of sports, news and entertainment. CBS live news channels saw strong growth in minutes viewed year-over-year, The Daily Show continued to grow across streaming, linear and social platforms, MTV’s Video Music Awards had its biggest audience in four years, and The Challenge delivered its highest share in franchise history.

Q3 FINANCIALS

▪ TV Media revenue decreased 6% to $4.3 billion, primarily driven by lower affiliate revenue and fluctuations in licensing revenue.

– TV Media advertising revenue decreased 2%, reflecting declines in the linear advertising market, partially offset by higher political advertising, and the recognition of revenue underreported by an international sales partner in prior periods.

– TV Media affiliate and subscription revenue decreased 7%, driven by subscriber declines and a 2-percentage point decrease from the absence of pay-per-view boxing events, partially offset by price 
increases.

– TV Media licensing and other revenue decreased 12%, reflecting a lower volume of licensing in the secondary market.

▪ TV Media adjusted OIBDA decreased 19% to $936 million.

FILMED ENTERTAINMENT

OVERVIEW

Paramount Pictures’ diverse film slate continued to deliver with the success of A Quiet Place: Day One, which set a franchise record for the biggest opening at the global box office and has grossed $261 million worldwide to date. Transformers One has grossed $127 million at the global box office to date.

Q3 FINANCIALS

▪ Filmed Entertainment revenue decreased 34% to $590 million.

– Theatrical revenue decreased 71%, reflecting the number and timing of releases in the quarter compared to the prior year.

– Licensing and other revenue decreased 6%, as lower revenue from home entertainment and the licensing of film library titles were partially offset by higher studio facility revenue compared to last year, which was impacted by the labor strikes.

▪ Filmed Entertainment adjusted OIBDA increased $52 million versus the prior year period, which was impacted by the labor strikes.

SKYDANCE TRANSACTIONS

Completion of the Skydance transactions is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The transactions are anticipated to close in the first half of 2025. Until then, Paramount continues to operate in the normal course of business.

ABOUT PARAMOUNT

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The company holds one of the industry’s most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.

PARA-IR

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains both historical and forward-looking statements, including statements related to our future results, performance and achievements. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events; generally can be identified by the use of statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “estimate” or other similar words or phrases; and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: risks related to our streaming business; the adverse impact on our advertising revenues as a result of advertising market conditions, changes in consumer viewership and deficiencies in audience measurement; risks related to operating in highly competitive and dynamic industries, including cost increases; the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies and distribution models; risks related to our ongoing changes in business strategy, including investments in new businesses, products, services, technologies and other strategic activities; the potential for loss of carriage or other reduction in or the impact of negotiations for the distribution of our content; damage to our reputation or brands; losses due to asset impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets, FCC licenses and content; liabilities related to discontinued operations and former businesses; risks related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters; evolving business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection and similar risks; content infringement; domestic and global political, economic and regulatory factors affecting our businesses generally; disruptions to our operations as a result of labor disputes; the inability to hire or retain key employees or secure creative talent; volatility in the prices of the Companyʼs common stock; potential conflicts of interest arising from our ownership structure with a controlling stockholder; business uncertainties, including the effect of the Skydance transactions on the Companyʼs employees, commercial partners, clients and customers, and contractual restrictions while the Skydance transactions are pending; prevention, delay or reduction of the anticipated benefits of the Skydance transactions as a result of the conditions to closing the Skydance transactions; the Transaction Agreementʼs limitation on our ability to pursue alternatives to the Skydance transactions; risks related to a failure to complete the Skydance transactions, including payment of a termination fee and negative reactions from the financial markets and from our employees, commercial partners, clients and customers; risks related to change in control or other provisions in certain agreements that may be triggered by the Skydance transactions; litigation relating to the Skydance transactions potentially preventing or delaying the closing of the Skydance transactions and/or resulting in payment of damages; challenges realizing synergies and other anticipated benefits expected from the Skydance transactions, including integrating the Companyʼs and Skydanceʼs businesses successfully; potential unforeseen direct and indirect costs as a result of the Skydance transactions; any negative effects of the announcement, pendency or consummation of the Skydance transactions on the market price of the Companyʼs common stock and New Paramount Class B Common Stock; and other factors described in our news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that we do not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this report, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for November 8, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for November 8, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for November 8, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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CBS Orders Full Seasons of 'Poppa's House' and 'NCIS: Origins'

CBS ORDERS FULL SEASONS OF POPPA’S HOUSE AND NCIS: ORIGINS

'Poppa's House' and 'NCIS: Origins' logos

CBS announced today full season orders for the new comedy POPPA’S HOUSE and the drama NCIS: ORIGINS, the newest addition of the global franchise.

NCIS: ORIGINS has added a brilliant new dimension to the NCIS franchise with an origin story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs and a cinematic ’90s experience that features distinct characters, stories and crime solving. POPPA’S HOUSE excels with the dynamic father/son chemistry between Damon and Damon Jr. and their family-inspired stories that bring this comedy to life. These shows fit seamlessly into our Monday night lineup while resonating with viewers on CBS and Paramount+,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

According to VideoAmp and internal streaming data, with seven days of multiplatform viewing, NCIS: ORIGINS’ premiere has been seen by 9.0 million viewers and POPPA’S HOUSE by 6.41 million viewers. Streaming alone on Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com/ CBS app) posted significant gains from their time period premieres last season with NCIS: ORIGINS up +54% from NCIS: HAWAI’I and POPPA’S HOUSE up +137% from BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA.

POPPA’S HOUSE, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., features Wayans as legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband. Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson also star. Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. executive produce for CBS Studios. POPPA’S HOUSE airs on Mondays (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

NCIS: ORIGINS follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid). Mariel Molino, Tyla Abercrumbie, Diany Rodriguez and Caleb Foote also star. David J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal, Mark Harmon and Sean Harmon executive produce for CBS Studios. NCIS: ORIGINS airs on Mondays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

The series are distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

CBS shows are available to stream live and on demand on Paramount +.* Please visit www.cbspressexpress.com for additional series info.

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate' Leaps Onto PC

From the official Super Evil Megacorp newsroom:

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SPLINTERED FATE - OUT ON PC NOW!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

6 November, 2024

Hello fellow Shellheads! Today is a momentous day for us here at Super Evil Megacorp as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is finally live on PC, available now via Steam – with full Steam Deck compatibility – and Epic Games Store. We’re a humble team with big ambitions and this has been a huge learning experience for us. We are so grateful to everyone that’s come on this journey with us and we’re looking forward to continuing to push forward!


It’s only been a few months since we announced the PC version, but in that time, we’ve achieved a lot of goals, the most exciting of which was releasing the Demo version of the game. We released the demo as part of the Steam Next Fest event and were overwhelmed with the amazing reactions we received from players, achieving a Very Positive user review rating. This was one of the bigger Next Fest’s in Steam's history, with over 2,700 games partaking, and we are overjoyed that we placed in the top 50 overall most-played games

It was amazing to personally get the chance recently to engage with some of the TMNT fan base at New York Comic Con. The passion and dedication of the fans was incredible and it’s very humbling to be able to be a part of the TMNT family. It was clear how important the franchise, its characters and stories are to so many people and I am very proud of our contribution.

The PC launch will bring support for 4K resolution, increased framerates, updated controls and many quality-of-life additions. But this is only the beginning; we will be keeping a close eye on all of the comments and feedback we receive and incorporating it into our roadmap for post launch. I’d highly recommend joining our Discord server so you can report any issues directly to us and hopefully together we can help resolve them. 

It’s not just the PC though that is getting a release today. We have also updated the Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade versions to include full cross-platform online matchmaking. Now, you can seamlessly find players to team up with from any platform at the tap of a button. We really believe that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is best enjoyed with others and now it’s easier than ever to team up and stomp some Foot!

This really is still just the start for us and there are loads of exciting updates still to come so keep an eye out for more news coming from the Super Evil Lair. We’ll be revealing both paid and free updates, including Leaderboards, New Characters, New Levels and more. We're working as hard as we physically can to bring you everything you’ve asked for! ;) 

I am incredibly proud of the wonderful work of the team at Super Evil Megacorp as we continue our journey of transforming into a multiplatform studio and I can’t wait to surprise you all with some of the content being worked on right now.

Hope you are all enjoying the game, come and join us Discord to let us know your thoughts. 

Cowabunga!
Tom


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is designed with Super Evil’s core philosophy that gamers across platforms deserve to play beautiful, responsive and shared experiences. This guiding principle also fuels Super Evil’s proprietary EVIL Engine, known for unlocking the best possible player experiences by delivering high-performance graphics and precision controls across the widest range of hardware and screen sizes.

Players and fans alike may purchase Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate here:

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Paramount+ Launches New Subscription Tiers in the UK and Ireland

Paramount+ Launches New Subscription Tiers in the UK and Ireland

Paramount+ will introduce its Premium and Advertising Tiers on 20 November, extending its multi-tier strategy and ad-offering across Europe

This Autumn’s content line-up includes two highly- anticipated new series, LANDMAN and THE AGENCY, as well as the latest seasons of acclaimed titles like YELLOWSTONE and LIONESS

Landman

LONDON, Nov.7th , 2024: Paramount+, the global streaming service from Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), will launch two new subscription tiers in the UK and Ireland this month, as part of the ongoing strategy to offer customers a choice of pricing options to enjoy its vast ‘Mountain of Entertainment.’

From 20 November, the ‘Basic (with ads)’ and ‘Premium’ plans will join the ‘Standard’ tier in the UK and Ireland. This will mark the introduction of the ad-supported plan to Europe and extend the Premium plan's availability, following launches in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and France.

The new price structure for the UK and Ireland will create a great value entry point to allow more fans to access the platform and – with the launch of the ‘Premium’ plan – provide enhanced video quality, such as 4K UHD1 and streaming on up to four devices at once.

The ad-supported tier will also give advertisers access to a broad audience and premium content for targeted ad placements and highly engaging marketing opportunities.

The introduction of the new plans comes as Paramount+ debuts brand new and returning hits to the service this Autumn, including LANDMAN, the latest offering from Taylor Sheridan, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore and Jon Hamm, among others; LIONESS, starring Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, and more; THE AGENCY – produced by George Clooney and starring Michael Fassbender & Richard Gere; plus the much-anticipated return of YELLOWSTONE, alongside UK original series like STAGS and INSOMNIA, plus a raft of premium content spanning blockbuster movies, kids’ and family favorites, reality hits and much more.

Marco Nobili, Executive Vice President and International General Manager, Paramount+, said: “Building on the success of our multi-tier strategy in Canada and Australia – where nearly half of our Direct-To-Consumer sign-ups come from a non-Standard plan – we are excited to bring our Premium and ad-supported tiers to the UK and Ireland. Offering choice to our subscribers is key to the growth of Paramount+, especially as the demand for ad-supported tiers rises across Europe.”

Lee Sears, President of International Markets Advertising Sales, Paramount, commented: "By launching the ad-tier plan in the UK and Ireland, we are opening up a huge opportunity for advertisers, giving them the ability to engage with our global franchises, series, and films through our digital platform, EyeQ. This expansion will enable Paramount’s International Advertising team to represent a much wider range of products, while providing a comprehensive and connected platform for impactful ad campaigns.”

New price plans

The ‘Basic (with ads)’ plan will offer fans full access to the ‘Mountain of Entertainment’ on Paramount+ for £4.99 per month in the UK and €5,992 per month in Ireland, enabling streaming on one device at a time, in full HD1.

Priced at £10.99 /€11,99 per month, the ‘Premium’ plan will deliver an elevated viewing experience, with 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on selected titles.1 ‘Premium’ plan subscribers will also be able to stream on up to four devices concurrently, with the option to download content to watch offline.

The price of the existing ‘Standard’ plan will change to £7.99/ €8,99 per month, for ongoing access to the entire content offering on Paramount+, for up to two concurrent streams in full HD1, with the ability to download and watch on the go.

Black Friday deals

Ahead of Black Friday, Paramount+ is offering a promotion on its new ‘Premium’ and ‘Standard’ pricing. From 20 November (for the ‘Premium’ plan) and 22 November (for the ‘Standard’ plan), customers will benefit from special pricing on the first three months of a monthly plan or the first year of an annual plan. Both offers will run until 2 December.2

Paramount+ delivers entertainment for the whole family, with hit movies, exclusive originals and iconic series across every genre from Paramount’s world-renowned brands and production studios, including CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®.

The service boasts some of the biggest originals from recent years, including hit series YELLOWSTONE, LIONESS, TULSA KING, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, FELLOW TRAVELERS, YELLOWJACKETS, 1923 and 1883; blockbuster movies from Paramount Pictures; is the home of iconic franchises such as STAR TREK, SPONGEBOB, SOUTH PARK and GEORDIE SHORE; creates a broad slate of UK originals such as INSOMNIA with Vicky McClure, CASTAWAYS with Sheridan Smith, CURFEW  and DATING NAKED, as well as a raft of Nickelodeon favourites, including HENRY DANGER, THE LOUD HOUSE, PAW PATROL and DORA THE EXPLORER.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

  1. Available on select titles, subject to subscribers’ internet service and device capabilities.
  2. Standard plan offer: £3.99/m for 3 months in the UK & €4,49/m for 3 months in Ireland. Premium plan offer: £5.49/m for 3 months in the UK & €5,99/m for 3 months Ireland. After the first 3 months, the new regular price will apply, Standard: £7.99/m (UK) & €8,99/m (Ireland); or Premium: £10.99/m (UK) & €11,99/m (Ireland). Plan auto-renews until cancelled. 18+. Terms & Conditions apply.
 
About Paramount+

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows, and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service currently lives in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and Japan.

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Originally published: November 08, 2024.

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Trevor, Who Has Catfished His Way Into a Remote Financial Analyst Job, Is In Hot Water When He's Summoned to a Mandatory In-Person Work Retreat, on 'Ghosts', Thursday, Nov. 7 on CBS

TREVOR, WHO HAS CATFISHED HIS WAY INTO A REMOTE FINANCIAL ANALYST JOB, IS IN HOT WATER WHEN HE’S SUMMONED TO A MANDATORY IN-PERSON WORK RETREAT, ON GHOSTS, THURSDAY, NOV. 7

'Ghosts' season 4 key art

“The Work Retreat” – Trevor, who has catfished his way into a remote financial analyst job, is in hot water when he’s summoned to a mandatory in-person work retreat. Also, Hetty and Sass start a rumor about Pete, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, Nov. 7 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.  Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

WRITTEN BY: Sophia Lear

DIRECTED BY: Katie Locke O’Brien

PRODUCTION CODE: #GHO404

NEXT SCHEDULED EPISODE: A Star Is Dead (11/14)

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

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PHOTOS AND TRAILERS:

The Work Retreat | Ghosts



ABOUT GHOSTS:

GHOSTS is a single-camera comedy about Samantha and Jay, a cheerful freelance journalist and up-and-coming chef from the city, respectively, who threw both caution and money to the wind when they decided to convert Woodstone Mansion, which Sam inherited, into a bed & breakfast – only to find it was inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it home. The departed souls are a close-knit, eclectic group that includes a saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer (Danielle Pinnock); a pompous 18th-century militiaman (Brandon Scott Jones); a ‘60s hippie fond of hallucinogens (Sheila Carrasco); an overly upbeat ‘80s scout troop leader (Richie Moriarty); a cod-obsessed Viking explorer from 1009 (Devon Chandler Long); a slick ‘90s finance bro (Asher Grodman); a sarcastic and witty native from the 16th-century (Román Zaragoza); and a society woman and wife of a 19th-century robber baron who is Sam’s ancestor (Rebecca Wisocky), to name a few. The opening of the B&B has been a source of intrigue, anxiety and curiosity among the spirits, but they will gladly put up with the commotion as long as they can continue to interact with a living inhabitant.

ON AIR:

Thursdays (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT)

ORIGINATION:

Montreal

FORMAT:

Comedy (Filmed in HD)

STARRING:

Rose McIver (Samantha)
Utkarsh Ambudkar (Jay)
Brandon Scott Jones (Isaac)
Richie Moriarty (Pete)
Danielle Pinnock (Alberta)
Asher Grodman (Trevor)
Román Zaragoza (Sasappis)
Sheila Carrasco (Flower)
Rebecca Wisocky (Hetty)
Devan Chandler Long (Thorfinn)

PRODUCED BY:

CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Joe Port & Joe Wiseman, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas; Alison Carpenter, Debra Hayward, and Alison Owen (Monumental Television); Angie Stephenson (BBC Studios); and Trent O’Donnell (pilot only)

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Originally published: November 08, 2024.

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