Trending Now - Netflix Greenlights Series Based on Yale Fertility Scandal Podcast

WHO:

Variety - Molly Smith Metzler is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner for the series adaptation.

Deadline - Colin McKenna is a writer-producer collaborating with Molly Smith Metzler on the project.

WHAT:

Variety - Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of the podcast "The Retrievals."

Deadline - The series is based on the New York Times and Serial Productions podcast "The Retrievals."

WHERE:

Variety - The announcement was made during the Netflix upfront presentation to advertisers in New York.

WHEN:

Variety - The announcement occurred on a Wednesday during the Netflix upfront presentation.

WHY:

Variety - The series follows one woman’s crusade, as described in the official logline.

HOW:

Deadline - The series is produced by LuckyChap, the production company associated with the project.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 19:35 UTC)

Netflix has officially ordered a series adaptation of the podcast "The Retrievals," which is based on the New York Times and Serial Productions podcast. Molly Smith Metzler will serve as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner, collaborating with writer-producer Colin McKenna on the project, produced by LuckyChap. The announcement was made during a Netflix upfront presentation to advertisers in New York, highlighting a compelling story that follows one woman’s crusade.