Netflix Orders 'Lovesick' Drama Series from Claire Danes and Sarah Treem
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Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for the drama 'Lovesick,' a romantic epic about a surgeon and her patient. The series is based on the Israeli format 'The Best Worst Thing' and will be led by showrunner Sarah Treem and star Claire Danes. Universal Television and Keshet Studios will produce the project.
Facts First
- Netflix has ordered the drama series 'Lovesick' straight-to-series
- Claire Danes is attached to star and executive produce the romantic epic about a surgeon and a politician
- Sarah Treem will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner for the series
- The series is based on the 2024 Israeli show 'The Best Worst Thing' from Keshet 12
- Universal Television and Keshet Studios will produce the project
What Happened
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for the drama 'Lovesick.' The series is based on the 2024 Israeli series 'The Best Worst Thing.' Sarah Treem will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Claire Danes is attached to a lead role and will also be an executive producer. Avi Nir, Keren Shahar, and Peter Traugott are also executive producers. Universal Television and Keshet Studios will produce the series.
The official logline describes 'Lovesick' as a romantic epic following the intense affair between Annika, a renowned breast cancer surgeon who has just received a cancer diagnosis, and her new patient, Nate, a promising politician. The series explores themes of love, sex, illness, death, family, children, health, medicine, and the meaning of life while Annika undergoes breast cancer treatment.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of prestige television dramas, you may soon have a new, high-profile series to watch on Netflix. The project reunites key creative talent from acclaimed shows; Sarah Treem co-created the Golden Globe-winning 'The Affair,' and Claire Danes is an award-winning actress known for 'Homeland.' The series' focus on a profound personal and medical crisis could offer a compelling and emotionally resonant narrative.
What's Next
Production on 'Lovesick' is likely to begin following the finalization of the series order. The show's development will be a key project for the involved producers, including Peter Traugott in his new role as president of TV at Fifth Season. Given the track records of its lead creative team, the series could become a significant awards contender for Netflix.