Genre: Crime, Police Action
Target Market: Network, Streaming, International Syndication
Why METRO? Adapted from Mark McLaughlin’s feature screenplay SWAT: Fear Sweat & Bullets, the “METRO” Pilot Episode is a high-octane police procedural that follows Officer Kim Baxter, a fierce and determined LAPD officer battling to prove her worth in both the crime-ridden streets of Los Angeles and the male-dominated world of law enforcement. As Kim takes on life-threatening situations, she must also confront the deeply ingrained sexism of her colleagues and superiors, all while grappling with failed relationships and her own emotional scars from a troubled past in the foster care system. Balancing intense action with personal drama, METRO dives deep into Kim’s fight for respect, survival, and justice, as she struggles to become LAPD’s first woman in SWAT.
Procedural format with built-in binge appeal.
Designed for multi-season longevity. Aligns with high-demand procedural content on global platforms.
Pitch Material Available: Deck, Sizzle Reel, One Sheet, Script, Synopsis
Adapted from Mark McLaughlin’s feature screenplay SWAT: Fear Sweat & Bullets, the “METRO” Pilot Episode is a high-octane police procedural that follows Officer Kim Baxter, a fierce and determined LAPD officer battling to prove her worth in both the crime-ridden streets of Los Angeles and the male-dominated world of law enforcement. As Kim takes on life-threatening situations, she must also confront the deeply ingrained sexism of her colleagues and superiors, all while grappling with failed relationships and her own emotional scars from a troubled past in the foster care system. Balancing intense action with personal drama, METRO dives deep into Kim’s fight for respect, survival, and justice, as she struggles to become LAPD’s first woman in SWAT.