The six-part police thriller is set in west London and films next month

U&Dave has greenlit the channel’s first original drama series, from the writer of Misfits and The War of the Worlds.

Howard Overman has penned the 6 x 60’ police thriller, developed and produced by Urban Myth Films and co-financed by Canal+, with filming due to begin next month. StudioCanal is handling worldwide sales and distribution.

David Caffrey directs the crime thriller/romantic drama, that follows thirtysomething detectives Leo and Bella as their latest case pulls them into a dangerous West London underworld. The executive producers are Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy and Overman.

Overman said: “We are all excited at Urban Myth Films to be teaming up with UKTV on Hit Point. It’s been a joy to create a show that blends high-octane thrills with heart, humour and a love story at its core. We have a talented crew of industry experts bringing Leo and Bella’s world to life and I can’t wait for audiences to dive into the twists, turns and surprises we have in store.”

Hit Point is commissioned by Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning for UKTV, and ordered for U&Dave and U by Emma Tibbetts, director of programming, scripted, and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning.

Tibbetts said: “We’ve been wanting to make the right scripted drama on U&Dave for a long time, and Hit Point hits the mark. It’s sharp, stylish, and full of twists – exactly the kind of gripping, character-led drama we know our viewers love. We can’t wait to bring it to our viewers on both U&Dave and U next year.”

M-K Kennedy, managing director of StudioCanal Television, added: “Howard, Johnny and Julian are masters of heart-pounding action. It’s so gratifying to fully support them as they bring added wit and romance to the genre with Hit Point and their first UKTV commission. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Urban Myth Films developing and delivering must see series.”