Acorn TV Unveils First-Look at New Detective Drama ‘Ellis’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

All Photos from ‘Ellis’ Courtesy of Acorn TV.

It is definitely safe to say that a lot of buzz surrounds the upcoming detective drama, Ellis, on Acorn TV. In large part because Acorn TV always delivers when it comes to crime stories, since they’ve provided us with so many amazing crime dramas and cozy mysteries and everything in between. But this series, boasts an incredible cast, with Sharon D. Clarke leading the way as DCI Ellis, and that alone means the material has to be top notch for an actor of her caliber, and that’s kept everyone intrigued on what to expect regarding this series, and had us on pins and needles for news. But alas, it’s been a bit since we’ve heard all that much about this series.
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But that’s simply because the cast and crew have been working hard to assemble this series, and well, the time has come for us to finally get a taste of how great it is going to be. For earlier, Acorn TV released some first-look photos and a teaser trailer for the show, and some updated details on the series. Which we will share with you now, since you’ve been patiently waiting for such gifts, and this will also help you count down the days to the forthcoming release of what should be one of Acorn TV’s biggest releases and finest shows to date.

‘Today, Acorn TV unveiled a first-look of three-time Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Sharon D Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman) starring in the chilling and highly anticipated feature-length detective drama, Ellis. Set to premiere this November on Acorn TV, the riveting three-part series follows DCI Ellis (Clarke), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations.

Each two-hour episode will see Ellis, accompanied by her right-hand man DS Harper, played by Andrew Gower (The Winter King, Carnival Row, Outlander), arrive at a different local police station, where she will have to win over the local detectives and immerse herself in the cases she’s come to solve. As a Black female cop, Ellis is used to being dismissed and overlooked, but remains focused on her work as a first-class murder detective, fueled by a determination for justice and a deep well of compassion for those who need it.

From Company Pictures, in association with Northern Ireland Screen, Ellis (3 x 120’) was commissioned for Acorn TV by Catherine Mackin, Managing Director of Acorn Media Enterprises (AME), who also executive produces alongside Bea Tammer, AME’s Director of Development. The series was ordered for Channel 5 by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, Paramount UK and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+. Executive producers for Company Pictures are Michele Buck and Lucy Raffety with producer Chris Martin and writers Paul Logue and Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre. International distribution will be handled by All3 Media International.

About Acorn TV
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s largest streaming service specializing in premium British and international television. Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library of revered mysteries, dramas, and comedies – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s recent slate is comprised of critically acclaimed commissioned and original series including popular New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), acclaimed Irish crime thriller Bloodlands (James Nesbitt, co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), Kiwi romantic comedy Under the Vines and British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), to name a few. Current and upcoming Acorn TV Original Series include UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo), all 24 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders and highly-rated drama The Nest, among others.
 
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First-Look Photos

Teaser