Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Netflix to Produce 'Pagans' Series After Heated Bidding War
A new TV show called 'Pagans' is coming to Netflix!
It's about a dad whose life changes when his wife dies and he must care for his two children.
One of his children, Alice, is a little strange.
The show is meant to be a little scary, a little funny, and a little emotional.
Several companies wanted to make the show, but Netflix won by ordering it straight to series.
The creator, Joshua Zetumer, is known for his work on the series 'Say Nothing.'
Netflix acquired 'Pagans', a supernatural drama, after a competitive bidding process.
The project comes from writer Joshua Zetumer, who will also executive produce and be the showrunner.
The bidding war involved multiple studios and platforms.
The series follows a man and his children after a family tragedy.
Zetumer is coming off the FX limited series 'Say Nothing'.
- Who
- Joshua Zetumer is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Netflix is the buyer.
- What
- A supernatural drama titled 'Pagans' was acquired by Netflix.
- When
- The bidding war took place over two weeks and concluded recently.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Netflix aims to produce Zetumer's new series after a competitive bidding process.
- Project Title
- Pagans
- Buyer
- Netflix
- Writer/Executive Producer/Showrunner
- Joshua Zetumer
- Format
- Straight-to-Series Order
- Genre
- Supernatural Drama