Amazon Orders Full Seasons of Five New Series
Move over, "Transparent" - you're getting five new siblings on Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Amazon gave the green light to full seasons of five new series:
- "The Man in the High Castle" - Set 20 years after Allied forces lost World War II, the drama follows intrigues as tensions between the two superpowers heightens.
- "Mad Dogs" - The adaptation of the British series focuses on a group of 40-something friends who reunite for a retirement celebration.
- "The New Yorker Presents" - The half-hour docu-series will feature a mix of short films, literary work, and interviews.
- "Just Add Magic" - For kids ages 6-11, adapted from a young adult book of the same title
- "The Stinky and Dirty Show" - For preschoolers
Amazon gleaned feedback on the shows by streaming the pilots for Prime Instant users; "The Man in High Castle" was the streaming service's most-watched pilot ever.
Amazon also is giving a second season to "Mozart in the Jungle," the dramatic comedy about a brilliant, somewhat eccentric composer (Gael Garcia Bernal).