Fox’s Scripted Programming Takes Center Stage Amidst Fall Strikes
As the fall season approaches, a wave of strikes looms over the television industry, disrupting the launch of new shows and the return of beloved favorites. However, Fox is set to shine with one of the few full nights of scripted programming in primetime, thanks to its iconic Sunday night “Animation Domination” lineup.
An Animated Odyssey: “Krapopolis” Finally Sets Sail
Among the highly anticipated returns of “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers,” and “Family Guy,” Fox enthusiasts can look forward to the long-awaited debut of Dan Harmon’s latest creation, “Krapopolis.” This animated series, set in ancient Greece, has been in the works since June 2020 when Harmon inked an exclusive animation deal with Fox. It was officially ordered to series in February 2021 but saw its debut date pushed from 2022 to May 2023 and now, finally, to September 24. Notably, it secured a second-season renewal in October 2022 and a third-season green light in March 2023.
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Fox Entertainment’s scripted programming president, Michael Thorn, is cautiously optimistic about the show’s reception, acknowledging the evolving landscape of television. He expressed that achieving overnight success is no longer a realistic expectation. It requires patience and relies on generating momentum through linear and delayed viewing, as well as word of mouth. Animation has historically not been a genre that garners a massive opening. While hoping for an extraordinary debut, we also acknowledge the reality and maintain faith in the show’s long-term prospects. This confidence is reflected in our decision to already commission the third cycle.
Unscripted Dominates Fox’s Fall Lineup
With the strike impacting scripted productions, Fox’s fall schedule leans heavily into unscripted programming, a trend seen across the industry. Allison Wallach, Fox Entertainment’s president of unscripted, likened this strategy to their approach during the early months of the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020.
“I feel as though we have been in this mode of you’ve got to get scrappy, keep your head down, and find any possible way to stay in production since then,” Wallach commented.
Despite the reliance on unscripted content, Wallach expressed confidence and noted that the pressure didn’t mount. Fox’s fall reality lineup includes two series from Gordon Ramsay, “Hell’s Kitchen” and the return of “Kitchen Nightmares,” which has been absent from the airwaves since 2014.
A Diverse Unscripted Portfolio
Fox has its sights set on the second season of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” featuring a diverse cast including Dez Bryant, Tyler Cameron, Savannah Chrisley, Blac Chyna, Brian Austin Green, Robert Horry, Bode Miller, Jack Osbourne, Tara Reid, Kelly Rizzo, Tom Sandoval, and JoJo Siwa. Additionally, the network boasts new offerings like “Snake Oil,” fronted by David Spade, and the return of established hits like “The Masked Singer,” “Lego Masters,” and “Name That Tune.”
As Wallach summed up, “The shows that are coming up in the fall, they were shows that were either in production, getting picked up, and that we were enthusiastic about anyway. The course of our decision-making wasn’t significantly altered, and I don’t believe anyone felt pressured to suddenly have all these shows on the air, as most of them were already in progress. We may have had additional time to market them, but fortunately, only two new shows were scheduled. The rest consisted of returning content.
In a landscape marked by uncertainty, Fox’s commitment to diverse programming, both scripted and unscripted, promises to provide viewers with a rich array of entertainment options this fall.
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