Fremantle Secured Police 24/7 Global Distribution
The hit unscripted series earned renewals in the UK and US following strong audience performance.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Fremantle has finalized international distribution and renewal agreements for the unscripted series Police 24/7. The show, which captures real-time policing events, earned status as the top-performing unscripted series of the 2025/2026 season.
Why it matters
The broad international demand for the series underscores a growing global appetite for reality-based law enforcement programming. High audience performance in key markets has successfully driven multiple network renewals.
The series ranks as the number one original unscripted show of the 2025/2026 season. Its current procedural status includes a third-season renewal from Sky UK and a fourth-season renewal from The CW.
The players
Fremantle
Fremantle is a prominent global television production and distribution company that manages licensing for major entertainment properties.
Mulholland Media
Mulholland Media is the production company responsible for creating the Police 24/7 television series.
Sky UK
Sky UK is a major British telecommunications and broadcasting company that operates several entertainment and news channels.
The CW
The CW is an American broadcast television network that provides entertainment programming to audiences across the United States.
REELZ
REELZ is an American cable television network that specializes in celebrity and crime-focused reality programming.
The details
Produced by Mulholland Media, the series follows officers across multiple jurisdictions as they manage traffic stops and high-speed pursuits. REELZ recently acquired the rights to broadcast the first two seasons in the United States.
Timeline
December 2025: The series launched on Sky Crime in the UK.
2025/2026: The show achieved number one unscripted series status.
October 2026: The third season is scheduled to premiere on Sky Witness.
Legal Context
This success story reflects the broader industry shift toward the international export of unscripted law enforcement content. It mirrors a long-term trend of major networks prioritizing proven reality formats over high-cost scripted productions.
Viewers can expect expanded access to the series across multiple platforms as REELZ and The CW finalize their broadcast schedules. These renewals ensure that real-time coverage of traffic stops and pursuits remains a staple of international crime programming.
The takeaway
The sustained growth of this program highlights how unscripted police content remains a cornerstone of modern international television lineups. Producers continue to find value in real-time footage that requires lower production costs while maintaining high viewer engagement.
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