AceShowbiz - Hulu is expanding its lineup of drama series with a new pilot from Eliza Clark, known for her work on Y: The Last Man. The Disney-owned streaming platform has officially ordered the pilot titled Durango, a story focusing on a couple defying the odds while chasing their own version of the American dream.

Durango is written by Clark, who will also executive produce alongside Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer of Media Res, the production company behind shows like The Morning Show and the upcoming Peacock series The Miniature Wife. The project is a joint production between Media Res and 20th Television.

The official logline describes the series as centered on "Mikey, a ski bum townie chasing a buzz, and Bunny, a homeschooled runaway working as a greasy-spoon waitress." Together, they navigate an avalanche of poor decisions while falling in love and fleeing from law enforcement, criminals, and Mikey’s wife, all in pursuit of their own American dream.

Durango has been in development at Hulu for approximately one year. It joins a slate of recent drama pilots ordered by the streamer, which includes Ryan Coogler’s reboot of The X-Files, a new take on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the prep school mystery Foster Dade from Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran, and Southern Bastards, based on the graphic novel and executive produced by Nia DaCosta and Bill Dubuque. Hulu is also developing a drama titled Vatican City with Robert and Michelle King.

Clark is no stranger to high-profile TV projects. Besides her role as showrunner on FX and Hulu’s Y: The Last Man, her writing and producing credits include TNT’s Animal Kingdom, CBS’ Extant, and AMC’s The Killing and Rubicon. In addition to television, Clark is a playwright with works that have been staged at notable venues such as The Kirk Douglas Theater, The Cherry Lane Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Alley Theatre, and South Coast Repertory Theatre.

With Durango, Hulu aims to continue building a diverse and compelling drama slate, leveraging Clark’s distinctive voice and storytelling expertise. The pilot’s focus on complex characters on the run promises a gripping narrative that will resonate with audiences seeking fresh, emotionally charged television.