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Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series

First seen 5/18/2026, 1:33:21 AM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

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Freddie Highmore and David Shore are collaborating on a new drama series titled "I'm Not Here to Hurt You," produced by Sony Pictures Television for Canada's Crave. The series features Highmore as a family man who becomes a polite yet prolific criminal, and it was announced during the Los Angeles Screenings.

Coverage among the outlets is consistent in reporting the key details of the series and its creators. However, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter emphasize the creative partnership and the quirky nature of the show, while Deadline and TheWrap focus more on the reunion aspect of Highmore and Shore from their previous work on "The Good Doctor." All sources maintain a positive tone but vary slightly in their framing of the series' premise and the significance of the collaboration.

No outlet provided insights into the potential audience reception or the competitive landscape for crime dramas on streaming platforms, which could offer valuable context for understanding the series' market positioning. This omission reflects a blind spot in the coverage, particularly among the left-leaning sources.

Headline framing

The headlines cover Freddie Highmore's collaboration with David Shore on a new drama series, with left-leaning outlets emphasizing the competitive and reunification aspects.

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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Lean Left
Variety
Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series
Heated Rivalry
Highlights the competitive aspect of the partnership.
Lean Left
The Hollywood Reporter
Freddie Highmore Reteams With David Shore for ‘I’m Not Here to Hurt You’ Drama
Reteams
Emphasizes the collaboration between Highmore and Shore.
Lean Left
Deadline
Freddie Highmore & David Shore Reunite For Crave & Sony Drama Series ‘I’m Not Here To Hurt You
Reunite
Focuses on the reunion of the two creators.
Center
TheWrap
‘The Good Doctor’ Star Freddie Highmore Reunites With David Shore for New Crime Drama Series
Reunites
Reports on the collaboration without strong evaluative language.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 3 sources

Variety Lean Left
Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series
'The Good Doctor' duo of Freddie Highmore and David Shore have reteamed with Sony Pictures TV for a quirky new drama series for Canada's Crave.
Mixed Factuality · Other
The Hollywood Reporter Lean Left
Freddie Highmore Reteams With David Shore for ‘I’m Not Here to Hurt You’ Drama
The series from Sony Pictures Television and Blink49 Studios for Bell Media has Highmore playing a family man who becomes a prolific, yet polite, criminal, and was unveiled at the …
Mixed Factuality · Other
Deadline Lean Left
Freddie Highmore & David Shore Reunite For Crave & Sony Drama Series ‘I’m Not Here To Hurt You
Freddie Highmore and David Shore are reuniting for 'I'm Not Here to Hurt You', a drama series for Crave and Sony Pictures Television.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 1 source

TheWrap Center
‘The Good Doctor’ Star Freddie Highmore Reunites With David Shore for New Crime Drama Series
It’s a “Good Doctor” reunion! Freddie Highmore and series creator David Shore have teamed up to co-create “I’m Not Here to Hurt You”
Mixed Factuality · Other

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