Archive · 4 Aug 2025
'Killer Class' Crime Drama in Development at ABC
Imagine a TV show where high schoolers use their smarts to solve old, unsolved mysteries.
That's the idea behind 'Killer Class,' a new drama coming to ABC.
The show is based on a real story about a teacher who ran a forensics class where students actually solved cold cases, like a real-life detective club.
The show is being made by the creators of shows like 'God Friended Me,' with a director known for shows like 'The Office.'
Get ready for a mix of high school life and true crime!
ABC is developing 'Killer Class', a crime drama about high school students solving cold cases.
The show is co-created by Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, and Joe Webb, with Ken Kwapis set to direct.
It is inspired by a real-life Tennessee high school teacher who ran a forensics class that solved cold cases.
The project is adapted from Keith Sharon's article of the same name.
Lilien and Wynbrandt previously worked on 'God Friended Me' and other series; Webb is a former 'Jeopardy!' champ and writer; Kwapis directed for 'The Office'.
- Who
- Co-created by Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, and Joe Webb. Directed by Ken Kwapis.
- What
- A crime drama titled 'Killer Class' is in development.
- When
- No release date has been specified.
- Where
- The show will be developed at ABC.
- Why
- The show is inspired by true events of a high school forensics class solving cold cases.
- Show Title
- Killer Class
- Network
- ABC
- Based on
- Keith Sharon's article
- Creators
- Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, and Joe Webb
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Production Company
- 20th TV