Fear Factor Vertical Scripted Series Announced for My Drama Platform
A new 30-episode scripted series based on the Fear Factor franchise is in development for mobile viewing on the My Drama streaming platform.
A new vertical scripted series based on the Fear Factor franchise is currently in development for the My Drama streaming platform. According to Deadline.com, the project will consist of 30 episodes, each three minutes long, specifically designed for mobile viewing. The plot centers on a television crew working on a horror set who encounter a haunted fortune-telling machine that forces them into a series of death trials.
The series is being produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and Endemol Shine North America. The creative team includes writers Thom Woodley and Andrew Beck, with Gabriel Caste serving as director. Ian Nsenga and Yuliia Vyshnevska are attached as producers.
In other franchise news on October 27, 2026, the reality competition series Fear Factor: House of Fear was renewed for a second season, scheduled to premiere during the 2026-27 season. That series previously debuted on Fox and Hulu to 17.5 million multiplatform viewers.
Quick answers
What is the format of the new Fear Factor series?
It is a vertical scripted series consisting of 30 episodes, each three minutes long, designed for mobile viewing.
Who is producing the new series?
The series is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and Endemol Shine North America.