NBC Greenlights Crime Drama Pilots ‘Puzzled’ & ‘What The Dead Know’

NBC is making significant strides in pilot season by ordering new crime dramas. The network has recently announced pilot orders for two exciting projects: Puzzled and What the Dead Know.

Key Details of the New Crime Dramas

Both series delve into the crime genre, showcasing unique narratives and characters. Below are essential details about each pilot:

• Puzzled
  • Creator: Joey Falco, known for his work on Charmed.
  • Production: Universal Television.
  • Plot: Following a tragic fire, Mike Brink, a college athlete, gains the ability to perceive the world differently due to a traumatic brain injury. He assists local police in solving crimes.
  • Producers: Joey Falco (executive producer), Danielle Trussoni (producer).
• What the Dead Know
  • Creator: Beth Rinehart, associated with FBI: Most Wanted.
  • Production: Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television.
  • Plot: Centers on death investigator Ava Ledger. While adept at handling deceased individuals, she struggles with the living as she collaborates with the NYPD.
  • Producers: Beth Rinehart (executive producer), Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Peter Jankowski, and Anastasia Puglisi.

Overview of NBC’s Pilot Season Strategy

This season, NBC aims to revitalize its programming strategy by increasing the number of drama pilots. Anticipated to deliver a total of eight pilots, NBC’s current lineup includes:

• The Rockford Files reboot
• Protection
• Untitled Georgaris/Fox project
• Puzzled
• What the Dead Know

All five drama projects share a crime theme, highlighting the network’s focus on procedural narratives this season.

Expectations and Future of Comedy Pilots

While NBC has ordered five drama pilots, the network’s plans for comedy pickups remain uncertain. The sole comedy pilot announced thus far, an untitled project by Goor and Del Tredici, is also rooted in a crime storyline, revolving around a private detective.

Backgrounds of Key Creators

• Joey Falco has a history of creating successful dramas, including Judgement and has worked on series like Sleepy Hollow and Heroes Reborn.
• Beth Rinehart boasts experience with hit series such as Law & Order: SVU and NCIS: New Orleans.

With these bold moves, NBC is positioning itself for a dynamic pilot season, particularly with its focus on crime dramas. Stay tuned for more updates and developments, exclusively on Filmogaz.com.