Samsung TV Plus orders 13 original scripted episodes from Dhar Mann Studios
Event Summary
Samsung TV Plus and Dhar Mann Studios announced a 13-episode original scripted partnership on July 28, 2025. Samsung later identified Unlikely Romances as its first original scripted series. Its first four-part installment premiered June 5, 2026, with weekly episodes through June 26 on Samsung Television Network in the United States and Dhar Mann TV across 12 additional countries. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Verified Facts
- Samsung and Dhar Mann Studios announced 13 original scripted episodes.
- Samsung described the agreement as its first creator-led original content deal.
- Unlikely Romances is Samsung TV Plus's first original scripted series.
- The first four-part installment premiered June 5, 2026, with weekly releases through June 26.
- Distribution covered the United States and 12 additional listed countries.
- Financial terms were not disclosed.
Deal Board Interpretation
The deal moves a digital-native creator studio beyond channel licensing into bespoke FAST original production. It is evidence that Samsung TV Plus is using established creator brands as a source of original scripted programming.
This is analysis, not verified fact.
Why It Matters
Samsung moved an established digital creator from FAST channel carriage into bespoke original scripted production.
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