Glitches

Writer / Creator

Mo Ali & Rob Butler

Genre

Comedy

Episodes

6 x 30'

Budget

£600K per ep

Studio | Co Pro

N/A

Commissioner

ITV

Status

In conversation with Play station. Looking for gap financing.

Log Line

A teen comedy drama set in the world of competitive gaming, where a young team of gamers follow their dream of becoming Esports champions. A hilarious, fresh take on the traditional underdog sports story.

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Synopsis

No one loves video games more than 16 year-old high achiever, Max. But when a reckless joyride turns deadly, Max’s life is transformed forever. Sentenced to twelve months in juvie, Max returns to the real world a very different kid. He’s shunned by his community, his old mates don’t wanna know him, and as for hopes for higher education and a top job... he can forget it. The only place that will even consider giving him a shot is his localindependent game shop: Glitches.When The Pack - the World Gaming Champions - visit Max’s store and humiliate him, his hunger for gaming is reignited. Together with the guidance of Glitches manager Bobby - a former gaming champ himself - Max decidesto enter the E-Sports tournament and take down The Pack. Now, with a shot at redemption in front of him, Max must somehow assemble a group of talented gamers in record time. They’ll include his old pal Chris, who’s still furious at his former bestie, and Ayesha, a Muslim girl forced to hide her gaming from strict parents.Max must face the ultimate test to win his way to the finals, take home the million-pound prize money, and most importantly: discover his own self- respect again...

Script available upon request

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