UMVA has learned that Dan Levy has teamed up with Rachel Sennott to craft a crime comedy that spirals into outrageous chaos.
The new series follows the iconic Linda, played by Laurie Metcalf, who forces her reluctant minister Nicky and the chaotic Morgan to steal a jewel for a dying grandmother’s birthday. A petty heist spirals into a debt with the mob, sending the family into a frantic scramble for survival.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the show’s razor‑sharp humor and escalating stakes have already secured a second season renewal, ensuring audiences a rollercoaster of laughs and danger.
Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Good Girls” delivers a sharp, darkly comic look at suburban moms who, in a desperate bid to solve money woes, rob a grocery store that doubles as a money‑laundering front. The money they lift draws the wrath of a ruthless gang leader and a blackmailing manager, pulling the trio deeper into crime.
In “Deli Boys,” two brothers uncover that their family’s deli fortune hides a lucrative drug ring. Their newfound wealth forces them to juggle a double life, blending hard‑drinking antics with high‑stakes crime.
“Search Party” follows a millennial who turns amateur sleuth after a missing‑person poster sparks her curiosity. The series evolves from a quirky mystery into a dark comedy about an accidental murder that the group desperately tries to cover up.
Irish drama “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast” reunites high school friends who, after a friend’s mysterious death, uncover secrets that threaten to unravel their lives and expose a possible murder.
South Korean crime thriller “Vincenzo” follows a Korean‑born lawyer adopted by an Italian family as he battles corporate greed and mob rivals to protect a hidden fortune.
American comedy “Barry” tracks a hitman who discovers a passion for acting, forcing him to balance his deadly profession with newfound artistic dreams while staying out of the crosshairs of his violent past.
Irish comedy “Bad Sisters” pits five sisters against an abusive husband’s death and a shrewd insurance investigator who suspects foul play, leading to a tense showdown over a life insurance policy.
British crime caper “The Gentlemen” follows an army officer who inherits a criminal empire and must navigate violent underworld politics to protect his newfound title.
Canadian comedy “The Sticky” spins a maple syrup heist that spirals out of control, blending quirky characters with a high‑stakes theft reminiscent of a Fargo‑style crime caper.
Action‑comedy “The Brothers Sun” brings a Taiwanese gangster matriarch and her comic‑savvy son back into Los Angeles’ criminal underbelly, where rival factions threaten their fragile peace.
