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How are Europe's SVOD/BVOD content alliances shaping up? Tim Cross-Kovoor 07 September, 2026 Last week saw the announcements of two fresh content partnerships between international streaming services and European domestic broadcasters, the latest additions to a frantic period of dealmaking since TF1 and Netflix kicked off the trend in the summer of 2025. Netflix was responsible for one of these deals, partnering with Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia to bring a selection of its daily programming onto its own platform. Meanwhile Disney+ announced a new deal with French broadcaster M6, which will see a selection of M6's shows appear on Disney+ before they air on M6's linear channels. The logic behind these deals remains consistent: providing the international streaming giants with a fresh boost of local content, while helping domestic broadcasters extend the reach of their IP to audiences they might not otherwise reach. As its chart tracking these deals shows, it's an idea which a lot of Europe's broadcasters are buying into: Looking across these deals over the past fifteen months, a few trends jump out: Disney+ is the most deal-hungry The first three of these types of deals came from the three largest global SVOD services: Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. It looked at the time like all three were equally hungry to rack up these sorts of partnerships. That's not proven to be the case so far. Disney+ has been the most active, racking up eight content partnerships across markets since last summer. Prime Video meanwhile has signed four deals, and hasn't announced any new partnerships since last October. Meanwhile Netflix, the first to market with this kind of agreement, has just three. And it's worth noting that the more recent two are much more limited in scale than its initial deal with TF1. It's interesting to note, too, that a lot of this dealmaking so far has been concentrated in France and Spain. Of the 16 deals tracked by VideoWeek, ten are based in those two markets. There's plenty of room for more activity in major markets including the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Nordics. Exclusivity is optional The first three deals also involved three different broadcasters: TF1, France TV, and ITV. This raised the prospect of a series of bilateral agreements emerging across markets, with each international SVOD service choosing one local partner to pair with. That's turned out not to be the case. Videoweek has seen SVOD services partnering with multiple broadcasters in the same country, and individual broadcasters teaming up with different international streamers. This is most evident in Spain, where Netflix and Disney+ have individually struck deals with both RTVE and Atresmedia. RTVE also has a further partnership with Prime Video. No signs of a blueprint yet The exact nature of these deals has been varied, and Videoweek has not seen any of the SVOD giants settle on one blueprint. The earlier all-encompassing deals, which brought the entirety of a European broadcaster's streaming offering onto an SVOD service, have become less common. More recent deals have typically focussed on a curated selection of content, rather than a broadcaster's entire catalogue. And the Disney+/ITV model, which saw a two-way exchange of content, is yet to be repeated. But even within the more restrained recent deals, there's plenty of variation. Some are focused on archive content, while others specifically target daily programming. And some see new episodes brought onto the SVOD service shortly after they air on linear channels, while others give the international streamer early access to new episodes. Follow VideoWeek on LinkedIn. Tim Cross-Kovoor is Assistant Editor at VideoWeek. European Video Awards. * Now in its fifth year, VideoWeek's European Video Awards also known as 'the EVAs' celebrates the best in European video and connected TV advertising. * With 20+ expert-judged categories, EVA recognises the most innovative, creative, and impactful work from brands, agencies, publishers, creators, and technology partners. * The EVA's exists to recognise and elevate the people and companies shaping the future of connected TV and video advertising. * The awards bring together industry leaders and emerging talent, offering winners increased visibility, the opportunity for new collaborations and new business, and even new career opportunities.

Jack Ryan creator's latest thriller series gets exciting filming update. An international adventure awaits. By Divya SoniPublished: 06 September 2026 Production is officially under way for Netflix's upcoming thriller series, based on Dan Brown's novel The Secret of Secrets. The as-yet-untitled show is co-created and executively produced by The Da Vinci Code writer Brown and Jack Ryan's Carlton Cuse, with filming taking place in Prague. According to Deadline, the story centres around a groundbreaking manuscript written by scientist Katherine Solomon. Her discoveries challenge everything humanity knows about the mind. When Katherine suddenly goes missing, her fate is left in the hands of symbologist Robert Langdon. Robert must race against ancient forces and time to rescue the scientist and her vital research. The adaptation will reportedly blend futuristic science with ancient mythology, creating a suspenseful, international adventure. The Secret of Secrets is the sixth instalment in Brown's Robert Langdon series, with Morgan Spector cast in the lead role. A first look image sees Spector in character, alongside Rebecca Hall who will play Katherine. The regular cast is rounded out by Cherry Jones as Heide Nagel, Corey Stoll as Everett Finch, Rob Delaney as Jonas Faukman, and Abbey Lee as Sasha Vesna. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Meanwhile, Mamoudou Athie (Michael Harris), Ben Levi Ross (Alex Conan), Anamaria Marinca (Dr Gessner), Richard Sammel (Karl Muller) and Elena Saurel (Susan Housemore) will appear in a recurring capacity. As well as creating the series, Cuse will serve as writer and showrunner on the project. His other work includes executive producing and showrunning the sci-fi adventure series Lost, which ran from 2004 - 2010. In 2018, Cuse and writer Graham Roland created the TV adaptation Jack Ryan, based on author Tom Clancy's popular CIA character. The show starred John Krasinski in the titular role and received a sequel film, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, earlier this year. Visit its Streaming Guide now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies. The new edition of Legends, a 100-page all-colour celebration of Ariana Grande, is here! Buy Ariana Grande in newsagents or online. Freelance News Reporter Divya is a freelance writer with experience in entertainment and lifestyle news. Described as a "telly addict" since childhood, Divya was able to translate her interests into a BJTC-accredited, Honours degree in Journalism and Media. After working in communications and marketing, Divya joined Digital Spy as a Freelance News Reporter. She has also written for various publications including Metro, Asian World News and TwitCelebGossip; as well as interviews, features and reviews on her own blog. Divya prides herself on her TV, film and showbiz knowledge, always offering (not so) fun facts to her long-suffering friends and family. From soaps to superheroes, Divya is the go-to person for tailored recommendations and up to date information. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Netflix is Developing Lucy Clarke's Thriller THE SURF HOUSE as a New TV Series. Netflix is adding another mystery thriller to its growing lineup, and this one sounds like it has all the ingredients for an addictive binge-watch. The streaming service is developing a television adaptation of Lucy Clarke's novel The Surf House, a suspense-filled story set against the stunning coastline of Morocco, where paradise hides some dangerous secrets. Set atop the cliffs of Morocco, The Surf House takes place in a haven for surfers and travelers looking to escape into endless sunshine and perfect waves. But beneath the laid-back atmosphere is a mystery that refuses to stay buried. The story follows Bea, who arrives at the sanctuary after a frightening encounter in Marrakesh, hoping to find safety. Instead, she discovers that another young woman who stayed at the same retreat, explored the same beaches, and crossed paths with the same guests disappeared without a trace a year earlier. The last place she was ever seen was The Surf House, pulling Bea into a mystery that becomes increasingly difficult to escape. The project is currently in development with Ed Lilly, whose recent directing work includes Tell Me Lies and Industry, leading the adaptation. The series is being produced by The North Road Company and Jessica Rhoades' Pacesetter Productions. According to Deadline, the project is being developed through Netflix's U.S. team. Amy Israel and Josh Stern are executive producing for The North Road, while Jessica Rhoades, Alison Mo Massey, and Lilly will executive produce for Pacesetter. Clarke has built an impressive reputation for writing gripping destination thrillers, and Hollywood has certainly taken notice. She's becoming one of the UK's go-to authors for screen adaptations, with several of her novels already making the leap to television. Her novel The Castaways was adapted into a Paramount+ series starring Sheridan Smith, while No Escape also received a Paramount+ adaptation. Another of her books, The Hike, has already been optioned by Urban Myth Films, the Studiocanal-backed production company. Lilly has also been gaining momentum as one of Britain's rising filmmakers. Along with directing six episodes of Hulu's Tell Me Lies and three episodes of HBO and the BBC's Industry, he previously directed the 2020 indie drama VS., starring Connor Swindells, which explored the UK's rap battle scene. Netflix hasn't announced a cast or production timeline yet, but The Surf House has all the makings of the kind of mystery series viewers love to watch.