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JamesG · 03-30-2023, 03:05 AM

Hilarie Burton Morgan’s "It Couldn’t Happen Here" Renewed at SundanceTV as AMC Networks Builds Out True-Crime Slate
by Peter White
March 29, 2023

AMC Networks is continuing its true-crime drive. The company’s SundanceTV has renewed Hilarie Burton Morgan’s "It Couldn’t Happen Here" and has also ordered two new series as it ramps up its "True Crime Story" franchise.

The second season will feature another six episodes with Burton Morgan exploring more small-town American crime stories and how they impact these communities. The first season, for instance, helped secure freedom for Devonia Inman, who had been wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years.

Morgan said, “I know how special it is to partner with a studio, network, production company and crew who all see the value in doing things radically different in the true crime space. From the jump, we wanted to correct many of the predatory practices that exist in the genre, and instead lead with advocacy and compassion. The fact that fans have rallied and we are seeing real change is proof that we need to keep going and keep shining a light.”

Separately, it has ordered "True Crime Story: Citizen Detective" and "Crimes of Entitlement" (w/t). The three series will air on SundanceTV, AMC+ and SundanceNow.

"Citizen Detective" is a documentary series that examines true-crime stories through the eyes of the untrained amateur sleuths who solved them or are still trying to do so. Each episode spotlights one new crime and the crime-fighter determined to make sure the case he or she is obsessed with is ultimately classified as closed.

"Crimes of Entitlement" explores what happens when people who have little to gain and much to lose resort to criminal behavior. Blinded by their ego and sense of entitlement, they plan and execute the most elaborate crimes, to the point of absurdity. So, why do they do it? Each episode will examine one of those absurd crimes and the entitled people behind them.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	SundanceTV Renews 'It Couldn't Happen Here" for Season 2 and Orders 2 More Series *Hilarie Burton Morgan’s "It Couldn’t Happen Here" Renewed at SundanceTV as AMC Networks Builds Out True-Crime Slate* by Peter White March 29, 2023 AMC Networks is continuing its true-crime drive. The company’s SundanceTV has renewed Hilarie Burton Morgan’s "It Couldn’t Happen Here" and has also ordered two new series as it ramps up its "True Crime Story" franchise. The second season will feature another six episodes with Burton Morgan exploring more small-town American crime stories and how they impact these communities. The first season, for instance, helped secure freedom for Devonia Inman, who had been wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years. Morgan said, “I know how special it is to partner with a studio, network, production company and crew who all see the value in doing things radically different in the true crime space. From the jump, we wanted to correct many of the predatory practices that exist in the genre, and instead lead with advocacy and compassion. The fact that fans have rallied and we are seeing real change is proof that we need to keep going and keep shining a light.” Separately, it has ordered "True Crime Story: Citizen Detective" and "Crimes of Entitlement" (w/t). The three series will air on SundanceTV, AMC+ and SundanceNow. "Citizen Detective" is a documentary series that examines true-crime stories through the eyes of the untrained amateur sleuths who solved them or are still trying to do so. Each episode spotlights one new crime and the crime-fighter determined to make sure the case he or she is obsessed with is ultimately classified as closed. "Crimes of Entitlement" explores what happens when people who have little to gain and much to lose resort to criminal behavior. Blinded by their ego and sense of entitlement, they plan and execute the most elaborate crimes, to the point of absurdity. So, why do they do it? Each episode will examine one of those absurd crimes and the entitled people behind them. https://deadline.com/2023/03/hilarie...tv-1235312141/ Attached Images