Moriarty: A Dark and Thrilling Crime Drama Series from Fremantle and Archery Pictures
Fremantle and Archery Pictures, the production company of producer Kris Thykier, are teaming up to create a new crime drama series titled "Moriarty." The show, written by Chris Cornwell and Oliver Lansley, is inspired by the character of Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' archenemy. The series will offer a modern take on the crime procedural genre, focusing on Moriarty's double life as a criminal mastermind and a professor of criminal psychology at Durham University. When a rival criminal threatens his empire, Moriarty must team up with Detective Imogen Burrows to take down the competition while keeping his true identity hidden.
Archery founder Kris Thykier expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing the character-driven spin-off from the Sherlock Holmes universe that Chris Cornwell has crafted. "Moriarty" promises to delve into the psychology of villainy, offering a dark and thrilling exploration of what it means to be a criminal genius. Fremantle's senior vp, Rebecca Dundon, sees the series as a potential commercial success, offering a fresh and unconventional take on the procedural crime format with a complex and intriguing protagonist at its core.
The collaboration between Fremantle and Archery is part of Fremantle's broader strategy to work with talented individuals and production companies to develop compelling and innovative content. With partnerships with industry figures like Kristen Stewart's Nevermind Pictures and Academy Award winner Emma Stone, Fremantle is committed to bringing premium, propulsive, and contemporary dramas to audiences worldwide. "Moriarty" is set to captivate viewers with its clever storytelling, engaging characters, and unexpected twists, promising a highly entertaining viewing experience for fans of crime dramas and Sherlock Holmes adaptations.