EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWSERIES FROM APRIL 7TH IT'S DEVILISHY FUN!
From the creator of Clerks and the producer of Grey's Anatomy comes REAPER a hip new series in the vein of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. REAPER follows a slacker named Sam (Bret Harrison) who becomes a reluctant bounty hunter for the devil (Ray Wise) after his soul is accidentally sold to Satan by his parents. REAPER premieres on SHOWSERIES on Monday, April 7th at 20:00 KSA.
On his 21st birthday, lazy, college dropout SAM discovers that his parents sold his soul to the Devil before he was born and he is now obligated to hunt down demons and return them to hell. Not exactly the birthday present he had in mind. Now, he and his quirky best friend SOCK (Tyler Labine) spend their days working at a home improvement store and playing video games while they moonlight as bounty hunters for the Devil. When not doing Satan's bidding, Sam finds time to pine for Andi, his co-worker crush who makes his heart race faster than the monsters trying to kill him.
Though his life has suddenly turned weird and scary, Sam is surprised to find that he somehow feels good about his newfound "mission" - removing evil-doers from the world and sending them back where they belong. Back when nothing was expected of him, Sam never had to push himself to achieve. Now, with his friends and his trusty vessel-of-the-week at his side, Sam is ready to face his destiny as the Reaper.
REAPER might have explored the nature of good and evil, theological precepts, even the debate concerning fate and free will. But while it raises these issues briefly, the series is essentially light-hearted: Sam is a sweet-natured superhero with a dust-buster. He may be working for the source of all evil, but one can't help but cheer him on. With a perfect mix of humor, action, romance, and drama, REAPER is poised to be the hit show of the year.
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About Showtime Arabia
Showtime Arabia is the leading Pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa broadcasting the very best and latest blockbuster movies through its exclusive deals with the leading Hollywood studios including Paramount, Dreamworks, Sony Columbia, NBC Universal, Disney and local producers; exclusive premium sports including the world's most popular football league the Premier League, International Rugby and other major sporting events; and the best International series and shows including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Prison Break, CSI and Ugly Betty to name just a few, first on TV and one full year before any other channel.
Showtime Arabia is based in Dubai and produces its own premium channels branded SHOWCINEMA, SHOWMOVIES, SHOWSPORTS, SHOWSERIES, SHOWCOMEDY, SHOWKIDS, SHOWTODAY and SHOWSHASHA. Showtime Arabia acquires, produces and packages the best programmes to deliver an exciting and broad range of programming to meet all of the family's entertainment needs. The network's owned channels are complemented with a premium selection of International partner channels including global brands like Disney, Discovery, Nat Geo Wild, the Style Network, CNBC, BBC and many more.
The network's commitment to its customers goes beyond the region's best programming. With SHOWBOX, the most advanced and first digital video recorder in the region and SHOWGUIDE, the electronic programming guide and print magazine. Via the SHOWBOX, Showtime Arabia has also launched SHOW ON DEMAND the region's first video on demand service. Showtime Arabia incorporates the latest innovations in technology and the broadcast industry to provide customers with the maximum TV viewing experience.
Showtime Arabia is owned by Gulf DTH, which is a joint venture between Kuwait Projects Company Holding (KIPCO) and Viacom, Inc.
For more information please contact:
Ahmed Negm
Public Relations Manager
Showtime
Tel: + 971 (0) 4 367 7346
Fax: + 971 (0) 4 367 7348
Email: Ahmed.Negm@showtimearabia.com
Website: www.showtimearabia.com
Nora Feidi
Impact Porter Novelli
Tel: +971 4 3304030
Mobile: +971 50 1441243
Email: n.feidi@ipn.ae
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