Autentic unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 line-up, headlined by returning factual entertainment brands, premium wildlife storytelling, and a strong People & Places slate designed for global audiences across platforms.
A key highlight of the slate are two new factual series. Customs Patrol (6 x 45’) delivers exclusive access to Germany’s customs units as they combat international crime networks from drug trafficking to money laundering. The second season of Morlock Motors (10 x 90’) delivers global adventures, and adrenaline-fuelled missions, as Michael Manousakis and his team track down extraordinary machines and secure the best deals around the world.
In Nature & Wildlife, Autentic continues its commitment to premium blue-chip storytelling. Otter – The River Guardian (52’, 67’) follows the intimate coming-of-age journey of a young otter in a rich European river ecosystem, captured over four years in stunning detail. The Mighty Colorado (52′, 107′) expands the slate with a cinematic exploration of one of the world’s most iconic rivers, showcasing its spectacular landscapes and the diverse wildlife shaped by its waters.
The People & Places genre offers a broad and versatile range of travel, culture, and human stories. From epic journeys such as Across Mongolia – From Desert to Tundra (45’) and Magical Colombia (2 x 52’), to European stories in Southern France: A Journey from Coast to Volcanoes (45’) and The Netherlands: Small Country, Big Ideas (45’), the slate covers a wide range of regions, cultures, and ways of life. The new season of long-running success At Our Neighbour’s Table (215 × 30′) continues to celebrate regional identity through food and culture.
The line-up is further complemented by strong titles across all genres. In Current Affairs, Digital Timebomb (52′) reveals how fragile the backbone of our connected world truly is. Science & Technology highlights include Mosquito Alert: Europe’s New Tropical Threat (52’), exploring the real-world impact of climate change on public health, alongside the new series Ports of the World (6 × 52′) which takes viewers inside the hubs of global trade. Returning Heavy Lift III (6 × 52′) showcases spectacular engineering feats, following the transport of some of the world’s largest and most complex structures across land and sea. In Lifestyle & Arts, The Dachshund: Small Dog, Big Legacy (45′) offers an engaging look at one of the world’s most beloved dog breeds. The History slate includes Diamond Rush (2 × 52′, 90′), uncovering the global diamond industry, and Calmeyer’s Dilemma: Deciding Life and Death Under Nazi Rule, examining the role of a German official during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
“This slate reflects what the market is asking for: strong returnable series, premium wildlife, and people-driven storytelling. With our Spring/Summer line-up, we are offering content that is both highly relevant and with broad international appeal,” says Mirjam Strasser, Director Sales & Acquisitions at Autentic.
