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Network Sued Over Crime Drama Cancellation

Updated 2026-08-25 12:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Paramount’s UK network, 5, is facing legal action from producer Blackbox Multimedia over the cancellation of a crime drama series. The lawsuit alleges wrongful termination and seeks compensation for lost revenue.

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Paramount’s UK Network 5 Sued By ‘The Ex-Wife’ Producer Over Collapse Of Crime Drama

EXCLUSIVE: 5, the UK public broadcasting network owned by Paramount, is being taken to court by an established supplier over the demise of a crime drama series. Blackbox Multimedia, which has produced series for 5 including The Ex-Wife and Benidorm is Murder, alleges that the network wrongfully term

2026-08-25 12:20 UTC