MTV Picks Up 'Inbetweeners,' Sex Advice Show 'Savage U' and More
MTV is bringing an Americanized version of another hit British teen show to the airwaves.This time, the boys of 'Inbetweeners' will bring their awkward adventures to American TV screens. According to Entertainment Weekly, MTV ordered a 12-episode season to air early next year. Like it did with 'Skins,' the network has brought original creators Damon Beesly and Iain Morris on board to executive produce the U.S. version.
"It's got an incredibly strong and authentic young voice," said David Janollari, MTV programming head, of 'Inbetweeners.' "We were really successful in adapting it for our audience and making it sound like a quintessentially American suburban experience."
As for MTV's other British teen show adaptation, 'Skins,' the jury's still out. MTV hasn't yet decided if it will bring the show back for a second season.
MTV also officially picked up 'Savage U,' a sex advice show hosted by columnist Dan Savage, who will take questions from students as he tours college campuses. "He could be our Dr. Drew," Janollari said. "He's able to do is bring incredible frankness to the topic of sexuality and spin it with a great sense of humor."
A new dating show from 'Jersey Shore' creator Sally Ann Salsano, 'FriendZone,' also made the cut. Teens ask their best friend for advice on preparing for a blind date, then reveal the date is actually for them.
MTV also green-lit two game shows, 'The Substitute,' what EW describes as "school-based version of 'Cash Cab,' where a substitute teacher (Jon Gabrus) surprises unsuspecting students by transforming their classroom into a game show," and 'Money From Strangers,' where contestants will have to prank strangers ... for money.
The network debuted the trailer for its latest scripted series, 'Teen Wolf,' yesterday, and recently renewed 'The Real World' for two more seasons.
Tell us: What do you think of MTV's new shows? Do you think they should bring back 'Skins'? How do you feel about another British adaptation?

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