HBO Greenlights Two Seasons of 'Merrick & Treves' Animated Series

WHO:

Deadline - HBO, Adam Reed, Casey Willis, Lucky Yates, Queen Victoria

WHAT:

Coming Soon - HBO is developing a new animated comedy series centered on Jack the Ripper, which follows a group of heroes who travel through time to stop the infamous Victorian-era killer.

Deadline - HBO has ordered two seasons of the animated series "Merrick & Treves."

Variety - "Merrick & Treves" is a half-hour animated comedy series.

WHERE:

Deadline - The series is set inside Queen Victoria’s top-secret Royal Temporal Constabulary.

WHEN:

Variety - The series is expected to premiere in the future, although no specific date is provided.

WHY:

Deadline - The series aims to explore the adventures of a team of unlikely heroes.

HOW:

Variety - The series is created by the team behind FX's long-running animated series "Archer."

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 20:02 UTC)

HBO is developing an exciting new animated comedy series centered on Jack the Ripper. The show will follow a group of heroes who travel through time to stop the infamous Victorian-era killer. This unique blend of history and humor promises to bring a fresh take on a well-known figure.

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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 16:05 UTC)

HBO has announced that it has ordered two seasons of the animated comedy series "Merrick & Treves," which will explore the adventures of a team of unlikely heroes set inside Queen Victoria’s top-secret Royal Temporal Constabulary. The show, created by the team behind FX's long-running animated series "Archer," is expected to premiere in the future, although a specific date has not been provided. This half-hour series promises to deliver a unique blend of humor and historical intrigue.