Variety Exclusive: MTV Sets Debut Date for CAGED

MTV has set Jan. 9 for the debut of its upcoming reality series “Caged.”

Skein follows of a group of small-town Louisiana teens who engage in cage fighting to help them cope with the struggles in their lives. The amateur mixed martial arts bouts give the protagonists a sense of accomplishment both inside and outside the ring.

“We’re always looking for subcultures to explore and do a deep dive into their lives,” MTV programming topper David Janollari told Variety when the show was first announced earlier this year. “What I love about the show is that it’s not just about fighting but examining life in every-town America.”

Ten-episode series, which will air 10 p.m. Mondays, is produced by the net’s news and docu division. Joke Fincioen, Biagio Messina, Dave Sirulnick and Amy Bailey exec produce.

Source: Variety