An Impossible Way to Die, a six-part thriller from Clapperboard Studios, has secured a commission from 5, with DCD Rights handling international distribution.
The U.K. broadcaster will air the series in 2027. The cast includes Sharon Rooney and Emmett J. Scanlan, alongside Lois Chimimba, Jonny Lavelle and Ashley McGuire.
Sebastian Cardwell, deputy chief content officer at 5, said, “An Impossible Way to Die is exactly the kind of distinctive, compelling drama we want to bring to 5 audiences. Casting Sharon Rooney as a detective was the genesis of this thriller, and she brings something fresh and compelling to DS Katie Salter. With its brilliant premise, bold take on the detective genre, fantastic cast and Clapperboard’s flair for character-driven drama, we’re hugely excited to see the series come to life.”
Mike Benson, MD at Clapperboard Studios, added, “The scripts are really quite special—gripping, witty and insidious—and alongside our partners 5 and DCD, we can’t wait to introduce the world to DS Salter, who avoids all the tropes we’ve seen in television detectives down the years.”
