HBO has handed out a series order to Perry Mason, a limited series that explores the origins of the legendary defense attorney that was famously played by Raymond Burr in the 1950s, 1960s, 1980s and 1990s. The Americans star Matthew Rhys is attached to star in the title role. 
Ryan Murphy's new series The Politician will premiere on Netflix UK on Friday September 27th, it has been announced. The Politician follows Payton Hobart, a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, has known since age seven that he's going to be President of the United States. But first he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: Saint Sebastian High School. 
DC's Legends Of Tomorrow will return to Sky One to finish airing its fourth season from Wednesday April 10th at 8pm, it has been announced. 
Canadian drama series The Murders will receive its UK premiere on Universal TV on Friday April 12th at 9pm, it has been announced. 
Shortly after Werner Entertainment inked new deals with the core cast, ABC has renewed Roseanne spin-off The Conners for a second season. While there is no official word on the size of the order for season two, it is expected to be thirteen episodes. 
DRG has secured the international distribution rights to For Life, Norway's first police procedural that will feature elements of joy, humour, warmth and hope - dubbed Happy Noir by producer Håkon Briseid. 