Yellow Bird UK Options Tv Rights To Spotify Untold Eyes Limited Series Adaptation
Yellow Bird UK has secured the television adaptation rights to Untold Eyes, marking the latest move by a UK production company to mine successful podcasts for scripted content.
The Spotify series, which blends investigative journalism with psychological storytelling, has attracted a substantial global audience since its release. The podcast focuses on untold personal accounts and hidden narratives, often involving injustice, secrecy and moral ambiguity.
Yellow Bird UK, best known for its work on international co-productions and literary adaptations, plans to develop Untold Eyes as a limited scripted series aimed at global broadcasters and streamers.
The move reflects a broader industry trend, with podcasts increasingly viewed as fertile ground for premium television. Their built-in audiences and strong narrative hooks make them attractive source material.
According to sources close to the project, the adaptation will retain the podcast’s episodic structure, with each chapter focusing on a different perspective within a central mystery.
Yellow Bird UK has begun early development, assembling writers and exploring potential co-production partners. Casting discussions are expected to begin once scripts are finalised.
Spotify continues to expand its footprint in scripted adaptations, following the success of previous podcast-to-screen projects across international markets.
The limited series format allows for focused storytelling, aligning with current commissioning preferences for high-impact, short-run dramas.
No broadcaster has yet been attached, but the project is expected to attract strong interest.