Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories.
The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track.
So we’re going to do the hard work for you. This week we’re tracking a Belgian format that has simultaneously taken the worlds of TV and politics by storm – no easy feat.
Having been a huge hit locally, The Political Assembly is now being shopped internationally and could be hitting pre-election airwaves near you soon. Name: The Political AssemblyCountry: BelgiumProducers: Bargoens Distributor: Be-EntertainmentNetwork: VTM For fans of: The Traitors, TV election debates It’s election year in many countries around the world but faith in politicians feels at an all time low.
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