The Network adds 'The Doll Factory' and 'The Bad Guy'

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- The Network launches “The Doll Factory” in the U.S. on May 28, its tenth original series.
- The Bad Guy premieres on The Network on June 23, bringing an Italian mafia‑revenge thriller to U.S. viewers.
- Milky Way debuts May 5, adding a Greek teen drama to the platform’s spring lineup.
- Belarus Free Theatre stages a provocative performance at the Venice Biennale, confronting totalitarian terror.
- Michael Moses says the lineup offers “unique shows you can’t find anywhere else”.
Why it matters: The Network, now with ten original series, adds three new titles by June 23, increasing its ad inventory and drawing viewers away from competing free platforms and boosting its brand relevance.



