A&E has greenlit "Obsessed," a nonfiction series delving into the lives of people stricken with anxiety disorders.
The cable network has ordered 11 one-hour episodes of the series, which it compares to its Emmy-winning, addiction-focused skein "Intervention."
Produced by Tijuana Entertainment ("The Two Coreys"), "Obsessed" is already in production. It's due to premiere on A&E in the latter half of this year. Troy Searer and John Foy are exec producers.
Series profiles the lives of those stricken by anxiety-based mental illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and various phobias, showcasing the challenges they and their families face, as well as their search for treatments and cures.
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