So what exactly will the new Nancy Drew be about? According to the official synopsis, courtesy of The CW, Nancy Drew is a teenage detective who is derailed by her mother’s untimely death. “Nancy’s not the prim and proper, perfect Nancy Drew you know from the 1930s books,” the actress said. McMann also confirmed this when she opened up about her leading role to Cosmopolitan. The teaser trailers show the new teen drama will have a similar feel to Riverdale and offer a darker rendition to the beloved mystery series. The CW’s latest adaptation of Nancy Drew will be unlike any you’ve seen before. Where and when will ‘Nancy Drew’ be available to stream online? But, it doesn’t look like Netflix was able to land Nancy Drew. Of course, this means Netflix - among other major streaming services - was given the opportunity to bid for the new titles. However, the deal - first signed in 2011 and renewed in 2016 - has since expired, according to Deadline.įollowing the news, it was reported new shows - like Batwoman, Katy Keene, and Nancy Drew - would be “shopped” for their streaming rights. Shortly after a series aired its season finale on The CW, the show would automatically be added to Netflix’s queue. Netflix and The CW - jointly owned by Warner Bros and CBS - had a solid deal for eight years.

‘Nancy Drew’ Season 1 will not be released on Netflix The cast of ‘Nancy Drew’ | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images So will Nancy Drew be on Netflix? The CW series is about to start a new tradition.

But, what does this mean for future viewers who cut ties with cable? The streaming wars are dawning on us. Fans of Riverdale and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina have been patiently waiting for the new spinoff series to arrive since September 2018. 9, The CW will release the first season of Nancy Drew, starring Kennedy McMann. Case closed - you’re about to find your new favorite show.

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