Knowledge Network Acquired Rocket Boys Drama Series
The Canadian broadcaster secured a multi-year non-exclusive license for the Indian historical drama series.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Television
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Canadian broadcaster Knowledge Network has acquired two seasons of the drama series Rocket Boys. The show focuses on the lives of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Why it matters
The acquisition brings international historical storytelling to Canadian audiences through a long-term licensing agreement with Sony.
The acquired series consists of two seasons, each featuring 8 episodes that run for 60 minutes. The non-exclusive license agreement between Knowledge Network and Sony lasts for four years and five months.
The players
Knowledge Network
This entity is a Canadian public broadcaster that operates as the buyer in the licensing agreement.
One Life Studios
Based in India, this studio is celebrating a decade of business and is presenting content at Mipcom.
Sony
This major entertainment corporation served as the licensor for the Rocket Boys series.
The details
The series details the professional and personal journeys of notable scientists Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The distribution deal was solidified as One Life Studios, which is based in India, marked its 10th anniversary at Mipcom.
Timeline
October 2026 marked the 10th anniversary celebration of One Life Studios at Mipcom.
Industry Dynamics
This move highlights the ongoing expansion of international content in the Canadian broadcasting market. By securing niche historical dramas, networks are positioning themselves to offer more diverse content libraries to compete with global streaming platforms.
Canadian viewers will gain access to the two-season historical drama through the Knowledge Network platform. This non-exclusive arrangement may allow the series to be licensed to other domestic platforms during the multi-year term.
The takeaway
Licensing deals for international historical dramas allow public broadcasters to provide culturally specific narratives to a global audience. Viewers interested in historical biographies can look for these types of series to expand their content horizons beyond standard domestic programming.
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