A reality show about women who fell in love with inmates and then became TikTok stars is in the works at Flicker Productions for UKTV’s U&W, with FOX Entertainment Global handling U.S. and international distribution.
Prison Wives of TikTok is a five-part series that will air on U&W and stream on U in the U.K.
Kirsty Hanson, senior commissioning editor, said the series “shines a light on a jaw-dropping subculture,” as it explores women who turned their unconventional love stories into social media fame. “High stakes and high drama are the stuff of their everyday; marrying, moving continents, and what happens after their release make for a ‘can’t look away’ heightened reality-doc series that I’m hugely excited about bringing to U.”
Liz Tang, VP of content and acquisitions at FOX Entertainment Global, said, “Prison Wives of TikTok sits at the intersection of two endlessly fascinating worlds: unconventional romance and social media fame. These women have transformed deeply personal relationships into social media brands, attracting passionate supporters and vocal critics alike. The collision of online fame, public scrutiny, and high-stakes romance creates a truly compelling viewing experience, while the universal themes of love, loyalty, and risk give the format broad international appeal.”
