Dog-related reality format debuted in France earlier this year
ProSiebenSat.1 and sibling streamer Joyn have ordered the first international remake of reality series The Detective Club.
Banijay Productions Germany is producing the remake of the format, which was originally created by the production giant’s French label B Prod.
The Detective Club - to be known as Club der Reality Detektive in Germany - is a strategic game of deduction and deceit, where reality stars collect clues and face interrogations to to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the host’s dog, Coco.
Acting as amateur detectives, celebrities must identify the three culprits hidden amongst them, searching for clues and interrogating fellow contestants.
The format debuted on W9 in France, becoming the channel’s best reality launch since April 2024. It also generated more than 44 million views on W9’s TikTok channel, with its most popular clip reaching 4.6 million views.
Katrin Stefanović, MD of Banijay Productions Germany, said: “At a time when audiences are seeking formats that combine suspense, strategy and entertainment, The Detective Club offers a fresh and highly engaging take on the mystery genre.
“With Germany’s proven appetite for immersive reality, we look forward to bringing this addictive format to viewers and challenging them to crack the case alongside players.”
Florence Fayard, chief exec at B Prod, added: “With The Detective Club, we wanted to capture the nostalgic appeal of classic detective games, while bringing humour and strategy to the forefront.
“The format invites audiences to play along, question every clue, and suspect everyone. We are incredibly proud to see The Detective Club begin its international journey in Germany and introduce a whole new audience to the game.”
Lucas Green, chief content officer of operations at Banijay Entertainment, said the show “demonstrates the creative strength of the original IP within our catalogue and its ability to travel across markets.”
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