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Star World all set to premiere ‘Succession’, a show that is gonna explode
MUMBAI: Indian audiences are always on the lookout to discover the next big show that will take over the world of entertainment with a storm. To fill that void and always staying ahead of the curve, Star World has is bringing to itsaudiences Shows. That. Are. Gonna. Explode – S.T.A.G.E
This July, Star World premieres an edge of the seat drama series‘Succession’.
An American satirical comedy-drama series, Succession has been created by Oscar nominee Jesse Armstrong. It is one of the most promising shows in this year’s rosterwith favorable reactions from audiences and critics alike with Guardian calling it a ‘brilliant dissection of a dysfunctional dynasty’, Hollywood Reporter calling out the show’s brilliance that lies in its details as‘performances to relish and dialogue to savor’and the New Yorker terming it ‘An Irresistible Family Power Struggle, Told Through Soap and Satire’
The series revolves around the narrative ofthe Roy family who are the dysfunctional owners of a global media empire, WaystarRoyco. As they fight for control of the company amidst a lot of uncertainty and drama,Succession continues to unfold part by part in a poetic fashionwhile tracking the lives of Logan Roy and his four children.
The series stars Troy and X-Men fame Brian Fox as media mogul and patriarch of the Roy family – Logan Roy along with, The Visitor actress HiamAbbass who portrays matriarch Marcia. The Perks of being a Wallflower actor Nicholas Braunand Home Alone fameKieran Culkin are also part of the main castamong many others.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
