The announcement is highlighted by the second season of the hit series "Heated Rivalry", set to arrive in 2027. Additionally, Sky has acquired the mystery thriller "YAGA", starring Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams, and the A24 crime drama "Superfakes", executive produced by and starring Lucy Liu. The slate also features the horror-comedy "The ‘Burbs", starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, and the espionage thriller "PONIES", led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson.
Katie Keenan, Group Director of Acquisitions for Sky UK and Europe, stated: “We’re proud to unveil this slate of new premium dramas, each offering bold, distinctive and world-class storytelling for our customers. The return of global hit 'Heated Rivalry' to Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland will be a must-watch next year, and we cannot wait for audiences to see 'YAGA', 'Superfakes', 'The ‘Burbs' and 'PONIES' – all joining an already stellar line-up of unmissable TV.”
The new titles join an expansive 2026 portfolio that includes "Euphoria" S3, "House of the Dragon" S3, and "The Miniature Wife."
Key Highlights Of The New Slate:
- "Heated Rivalry" S2: Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment with Bell Media’s Crave and distributed by Sphere Abacus. The series continues the story of hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
- "YAGA": A contemporary mystery thriller produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios. It reimagines the ‘Baba Yaga’ myth within a modern coastal setting.
- "Superfakes": An A24 and UCP production following a counterfeit dealer in Chinatown. The series is created by Emmy-winner Alice Ju.
- "The ‘Burbs": Inspired by the 1989 cult classic, this UCP-produced series blends comedy and horror in a modern suburban environment.
- "PONIES": A Cold War espionage thriller from Universal Television centered on two embassy secretaries who become CIA operatives in 1970s Moscow.
