ITV2 has picked up the UK rights to CBS’s fast-paced drama Scorpion, a series inspired by real-life genius Walter O’Brien. The show follows a group of brilliant misfits tackling high-tech threats to national security.
At the center of the story is Walter and his team of experts—a behaviorist, a mechanical prodigy, and a statistics guru—who are brought together by Homeland Security to form a think tank against modern global threats. Their genius is unmatched, but their social skills often lead to chaos.
With a blend of adrenaline-fueled plots and quirky humor, Scorpion offers a fresh take on the procedural drama format. The team uses logic, coding, and engineering to save lives, often in time-critical scenarios.
The show’s mix of action, intelligence, and heart has resonated with audiences in the US, and ITV2 aims to capture that same energy for UK viewers. The addition of a Homeland Security handler grounds the genius team and adds a more relatable, emotional layer.
Scorpion promises weekly doses of excitement with a team that’s equal parts brilliant and unpredictable.