ABC Orders Original Series for Streaming Service

ABC is streamlining content for their new streaming service, Watch ABC. According to Variety, the network is producing original material that includes a scripted comedy from stand-up Iliza Shlesinger.

News of Watch ABC comes alongside news of other network streaming services like NBC’s comedy platform, See So, and CBS All Access.

Like those, Watch ABC will grant subscribes access to previous network series. However, unlike others, Watch ABC will also offer original content that won’t air on ABC.

Little is known abut Shlesinger’s project, but the comedian’s most recent special, Freezing Hot, was released on Netflix on January 23. No official news yet on when ABC will launch Watch ABC.