The Hot Ones — Drama: Korean Survival, British True Crime & Female Action Stars Set For Mipcom

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Welcome to Deadline’s The Hot Ones, our guide to some of the best television being sold at Mipcom next week. Our editorial team has done extensive research in the run-up to the 2023 market and handpicked what we think are sure to be the shows that will be big talking points at this year’s event in Cannes.

In between meetings and cocktail parties, you’re sure to hear whispers about the next potential global hit and The Hot Ones is here to guide you. Here’s our pick of top scripted titles headed for the Croisette. Distributor: Paramount Global Content DistributionLength: 6×35 minutesProducers: SLL, Climax Studio Bargain’s star has been ascending all year, following the Korean drama’s Best Screenplay win at Canneseries in April and the Critics’ Choice gong at Germany’s Seriencamp in Cologne a few months later. “This show is one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time,” says Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer at Paramount Global Content Distribution. “For my team, it’s really exciting given the popularity of Korean content.” The series was born out of a wide-ranging strategic deal Paramount struck with South Korean powerhouse CJ ENM for film and television, one element of which would see Paramount co-finance and licence CJ shows for its global steaming service Paramount+. “Part of the appeal for us on Bargain and the CJ deal was because we really feel Korean content has cut through,” says Cohen. “We’ve not done other deals like this.” As such, Bargain launches on Paramount+ services in numerous territories, including the U.S., UK and Germany.

Cohen says the reason for showcasing the series at Mipcom now is because there are “plenty of markets that are unspoken for.” He adds that his team will be entertaining