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Krysten Ritter's Novel 'Retreat' Becomes Dark Comedy Series

3/20/2026

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Krysten Ritter will adapt her novel Retreat into a series with Steve Yockey and Berlanti Productions, produced by Warner Bros Television.
Ritter will executive produce and star as Liz Dawson, grifter who impersonates a deceased wealthy woman in Punta Mita, Mexico.
The series is a darkly comedic thriller and draws comparisons to The Flight Attendant.
Ritter is represented by CAA and other agencies, and Steve Yockey is represented by CAA.

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Story summary

Krysten Ritter will adapt her novel Retreat into a series with Steve Yockey and Berlanti Productions, produced by Warner Bros Television.
Ritter will executive produce and star as Liz Dawson, grifter who impersonates a deceased wealthy woman in Punta Mita, Mexico.
The series is a darkly comedic thriller and draws comparisons to The Flight Attendant.
Ritter is represented by CAA and other agencies, and Steve Yockey is represented by CAA.