Overview

• The Guest will stream Oct. 17 on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers and debut on-air Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+ with Showtime.
• The Guest originated on BBC One and stars Eve Myles and Gabrielle Creevy, with Matthew Barry as writer and Ashley Way as director for Quay Street Productions.
• Coldwater, which premiered on ITV in the U.K., is slated to premiere in the U.S. in early 2026 and stars Andrew Lincoln with Ewen Bremner.
• Showtime’s acquisitions follow its recent pickup of BBC Studios drama Reunion, marking continued U.S. moves on British scripted series.
• ITV Studios executives say U.S. buyer activity is strengthening, citing multiple offers and interest from AMC, Hulu, Peacock and PBS, as sales chief Tom Clark welcomed Showtime as a strong partner.