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HBO Launches 'The Chain': Lindelof's First Project Under New Deal

1/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

HBO has ordered The Chain, an eight-episode limited series.
Adrian McKinty, author of The Chain, is the source material's creator.
Damon Lindelof is the creator, writer, and showrunner for the series.
This marks Damon Lindelof's first project under HBO's two-year deal.
The Chain is co-produced by HBO and Media Res.

History

Historical Context

HBO revolutionized television with the launch of "Oz" on July 12, 1997, its first original series, which set a new standard for gritty storytelling. By 2001, HBO had invested over $1 billion in original programming, paving the way for future hits like "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City," and establishing a competitive edge in the evolving streaming landscape.

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Story summary

HBO has ordered The Chain, an eight-episode limited series.
Adrian McKinty, author of The Chain, is the source material's creator.
Damon Lindelof is the creator, writer, and showrunner for the series.
This marks Damon Lindelof's first project under HBO's two-year deal.
The Chain is co-produced by HBO and Media Res.

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