TORONTO – Three new home-grown dramas have been ordered by CHUM Television.
The shows are: The Murdoch Mysteries, a 13-episode spin off of the hugely-successful made-for-television movie franchise; Blood Ties, based on the popular Tanya Huff vampire novels; and the mystery series Across the River to Motor City.
"CHUM has a long history of support for homegrown production and these series will see us further our commitment to developing Canadian drama that connects with our viewers," said Roma Khanna, senior vice-president, content, CHUM Television, in a release. "We will be bringing our audiences three exciting new programs that are set in Canada and feature strong, dynamic, original storylines that combine universal appeal with a uniquely Canadian perspective."
With confirmation of the new productions, CHUM Television also announces it will not be ordering additional seasons of The Collector and Godiva’s.
