Channel 5 Acquires Sony Crackles The Oath For Vod Service My5

Channel 5 has acquired the rights to The Oath for its on demand platform My5, expanding its catalogue of US scripted drama.

The deal brings the Sony Crackle original series to UK audiences, where it will be available to stream via My5. The acquisition forms part of Channel 5’s wider strategy to strengthen its digital offering with recognisable international titles.

The Oath is a gritty crime drama created by and starring Ryan Kwanten, best known for his role in True Blood. The series explores the moral compromises of law enforcement officers who become entangled with organised crime gangs.

Set in a world where police corruption runs deep, the drama focuses on the blurred line between criminals and those sworn to uphold the law. As allegiances shift, characters are forced to confront the consequences of loyalty, betrayal and power.

The series originally launched on Sony Crackle in the United States, where it gained attention for its raw tone and violent realism. Its short episode format and intense storytelling helped it stand out within the crowded crime drama genre.

By securing The Oath for My5, Channel 5 continues to bolster its on demand library with darker, more adult oriented drama aimed at binge viewing audiences. The platform has increasingly relied on acquired US series to complement its original UK programming.

The move also reflects the growing importance of free ad supported streaming services in the UK, as broadcasters look to compete with subscription platforms by offering premium content at no cost to viewers.

All episodes of The Oath will be made available on My5, allowing audiences to stream the series in full. With its focus on corruption and criminal power struggles, the show adds another hard edged drama to Channel 5’s expanding digital slate.