U&Dave unveils first original drama Hit Point
August 20, 2025
U&Dave has announced its first ever original drama series, Hit Point (6×60’), which will also be available to stream on U. Written by Howard Overman (Misfits, The War of The Worlds), and directed by David Caffrey (The Gentlemen, Peaky Blinders), Hit Point is developed & produced by Urban Myth Films and co-financed by Canal+, with StudioCanal handling worldwide sales & distribution. Hit Point will air on U and U&Dave in 2026.
Hit Point is a blend of crime thriller and romantic drama, following thirty-something detectives Leo and Bella as their latest case pulls them into a dangerous West London underworld. On the hunt for answers, the lines between their personal and professional lives blur with every twist and betrayal.
Overman said: “We are all excited at Urban Myth Films to be teaming up with UKTV on Hit Point. It’s been a joy to create a show that blends high-octane thrills with heart, humour and a love story at its core. We have a talented crew of industry experts bringing Leo and Bella’s world to life and I can’t wait for audiences to dive into the twists, turns and surprises we have in store.”
Hit Point is commissioned by Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning for UKTV, and ordered for U&Dave and U by Emma Tibbetts, director of programming, scripted, and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning. The executive producers are Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy and Howard Overman. Canal+ commissioned the series for its global footprint in over 50 countries across France, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Perry said: “Hit Point is a cop show like no other. With his singular voice Howard has crafted a tense crime thriller that’s driven by a characterful will they, won’t romance. It’s a distinctive genre mash-up, full of heart, humour and action-packed sequences. It’s the perfect first scripted drama commission for U&Dave and U, and a marker of our ambition for drama on the channel.”
Casting news will be announced at a later date.
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