Warner Bros. Discovery Acquires Acclaimed Medical Reality Shows for Europe

In a strategic move, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the acquisition of two acclaimed medical reality series for its European linear networks. The first, "Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out," follows the work of world-renowned dermatological surgeon Dr. Sandra Lee as she treats patients suffering from painful, life-altering skin conditions. The series offers both medical insight and emotional storytelling, with Seasons 1 and 2 set to air in October 2025 and through 2027, respectively.

The second series, "The 6000lb Diaries," is scheduled to premiere in January 2026. It introduces viewers to 10 individuals at a critical crossroads in their lives, seeking transformative bariatric surgery under the guidance of Dr. Now. Through intimate diary cams and raw confessionals, the series explores their emotional and physical journeys toward reclaiming their lives.

These acquisitions strengthen Warner Bros. Discovery's unscripted programming offering across Europe, adding to its slate of factual entertainment and reality content aimed at diverse audiences. The company's director of international content, Andreas Lemos, stated that these titles, featuring talent already familiar to audiences from previous TLC shows in the U.S., will bolster the company's multi-local content strategy and deliver compelling entertainment.