Veteran Reality Exec Mike Darnell Seals Overall Deal at Netflix, Where He’ll Also Provide Guidance on the Streamer’s Unscripted Slate

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

Variety Editor at Large

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The dark prince of reality TV has re-emerged. Mike Darnell has inked an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Netflix, where he will also consult on the platform’s unscripted slate. He’ll work closely with Netflix nonfiction series & sports vice president Brandon Riegg, who was instrumental in recruiting Darnell to the streamer.

According to insiders, Darnell will be tasked to “provide strategic creative guidance across the unscripted slate, collaborate with the team on creative development and shape new ideas across the portfolio.”

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