Netflix UK has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to The CW's Frequency reboot after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution, TVWise has learned. 
Universal Channel has inked a deal with sister company NBCUniversal International Distribution to acquire CBS' medical drama Pure Genius, TVWise has learned. The series is set to premiere on Universal Channel in November. 
Sky Living has acquired ABC's legal thriller Conviction, starring Agent Carter's Hayley Atwell, after striking a deal with international distributor Entertainment One, TVWise has learned. The series is set to premiere on Sky Living in November. 
History's Roots reboot has found a UK home. BBC Four has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to the four-part/six-hour miniseries, which is based on both the original novel and the award winning 1977 TV adaptation, after striking a deal with A+E Networks, TVWise has learned. 
ABC's Black-ish has finally found a UK home. E4 has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to the critically acclaimed comedy series after striking a deal with Disney Media Distribution, TVWise has learned. The show's first season will premiere on E4 later this month. 
5Star has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast right to Syfy's upcoming original series Aftermath after striking a deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution, TVWise has learned. 