By Denise Petski Senior Managing Editor NBC is expanding its medical drama series programming lineup with hit Canadian series Transplant.
The network has acquired the 13-episode first season of the medical drama which is currently airing on Canada’s CTV network.
A premiere date will be announced later. The move continues a network trend of acquiring produced scripted series to bolster programming lineups due to the ongoing coronavirus-caused production shutdowns.
There is a lot of uncertainty over when TV series will be able to resume production amid the pandemic. Since its February 26 premiere on CTV, Transplant is the most-watched Canadian series with total viewers this broadcast year, seeing ongoing week-over-week audience growth.
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