The Challenge
In April 2018, FOX Network Group Europe and Africa (FNG E&A) launched a new big budget drama, DEEP STATE. This was no ordinary premiere, however. As DEEP STATE was FNG E&A’s first regional commissioned drama and notably, the first time the company had created its own premium drama series outside of the US.
FOX had a lot riding on the original newcomer, both in terms of investment (£1.5-£3m per episode to produce) and because the series success would act as a benchmark for future projects. Not only this, but being a screen-original meant the advantage of previous shows...