Erik Gruenwedel

October 14, 2026

Content Partners and Radial Entertainment Oct. 14 announced 20 new episodes of the landmark true crime series “Forensic Files.”

Building on their existing distribution relationship, the companies will jointly finance the new season and share oversight of production, with Radial handling worldwide distribution.

ITV America, part of ITV Studios, will produce the episodes. ITV America is one of the largest producers of unscripted television in the United States, with credits including “Love Island USA,” “The First 48,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Alone.” The new season will keep the original’s case-by-case format, grounded in forensic science and evidence.

“‘Forensic Files’ helped define true crime television, and its focus on science and evidence continues to resonate with one of the most loyal audiences in the genre,” said David Buoymaster, chief investment officer at Radial Entertainment. “Working with Content Partners to create new episodes is a natural next step in our relationship and an opportunity to build on the series’ legacy.”

Content Partners acquired the “Forensic Files” catalog of 400 episodes across 14 seasons in 2024 and has since brought the series to new audiences through licensing and adaptation.

Radial has been expanding its own originals slate, including the recently announced revival of “The FBI Files,” using viewership data from its distribution business to identify catalog titles worth new production. The new season brings those two tracks together, with Content Partners bringing the franchise and its history, and Radial the distribution infrastructure to put new episodes in front of audiences worldwide.

“From the outset, we saw an opportunity to build on the extraordinary history of ‘Forensic Files,'” said Scott Hemming, EVP at Content Partners. “Radial shares our commitment to the series, and with ITV America’s production expertise, we’re excited to bring audiences new investigations with the scientific detail and clarity that have made ‘Forensic Files’ a tentpole of unscripted television.”

“’Forensic Files’ stands alongside an elite few true crime franchises that have captivated viewers for decades,” said ITV America executive producer Shawn Witt. “We have enormous respect for what made the original so special and are excited to collaborate with Radial and Content Partners to carry that legacy forward with all-new episodes spotlighting fresh, compelling investigations.”

David Buoymaster, Cristina Guggino, and Katie Carroll are executive producers for Radial Entertainment, with Steve Kram, Scott Hemming and John Mass serving as executive producers for Content Partners. For ITV America, Shawn Witt, Jordana Hochman and Sumit David are the executive producers.

The deal was brokered by David Buoymaster for Radial Entertainment and Scott Hemming for Content Partners.