FX developing "That Texas Blood" series : latest updates

That Texas Blood, the acclaimed neo-noir comic book series published by Image Comics, is making its way to television. FX, Disney's premium cable network, confirmed in late May 2026 that it has greenlit development on a live-action adaptation of this darkly compelling story. For those of us who track what's landing on streaming platforms, this is exactly the kind of project worth watching closely.

A neo-noir western rooted in comic book mythology

The original That Texas Blood comic was created by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips, launched under Image Comics in 2020. It follows Sheriff Joe Bob Coates, a lawman in the fictional Ambrose County, Texas, whose quiet existence unravels when a local man returns home after his brother vanishes without explanation. What begins as a missing persons case pulls the sheriff into a spiral of violence, betrayal, and buried secrets — the kind of slow-burn tension that defines the best neo-noir westerns.

The genre blend here is genuinely interesting. We're not talking about a straightforward cowboy drama or a procedural crime show. That Texas Blood sits firmly at the crossroads of moral ambiguity and regional atmosphere, where the Texas landscape itself feels like a character. That tonal specificity is part of what makes it such a compelling candidate for a prestige cable adaptation.

Chris Condon is attached as an executive producer on the TV project, keeping creative continuity with the source material. Jacob Phillips, who handled the distinctive artwork of the comic, steps in as co-executive producer — a meaningful detail that suggests the visual identity of the original work won't be left behind entirely.

The creative team behind the FX adaptation

The showrunners driving this project are Jim Mickle and E.L. Katz, who are both writing and executive producing the series. Mickle will also direct. Their collaboration is far from new — the two previously worked together on Hap and Leonard, the cult crime anthology that aired on SundanceTV. That experience adapting genre fiction into gritty, character-driven television makes them a logical fit for this kind of material.

Mickle's individual credits are worth noting. He directed episodes of Sweet Tooth on Netflix, and his feature work includes Stake Land, We Are What We Are, and Cold in July — all projects that operate in morally complex, tonally dark territory. Katz, for his part, contributed to Swamp Thing and Teacup. Between them, they bring a strong genre sensibility.

The full list of executive producers on record includes :

• Michael Waldron and Adam Fasullo, via Anomaly Pictures
• Adam Fishbach
• Jeremy Platt
• Linda Moran
• Chris Condon

20th Television is the studio attached to the production — the same banner behind dozens of FX projects over the years. Their involvement signals a standard FX pipeline, from development through broadcast and streaming distribution.

Here's a quick overview of the key production details confirmed so far :

Where and when to expect the show — and what's still unknown

No casting announcements have been made public yet. The identity of whoever steps into Sheriff Joe Bob Coates' boots will be a major moment for this production — it's a lead role that demands someone capable of carrying long silences as effectively as confrontational dialogue. We'll be watching that space carefully.

On the release timeline, nothing official has been confirmed either. Given that the project was only announced in development in May 2026, a realistic broadcast window probably sits somewhere in 2027 at the earliest — assuming production moves forward without delays. Development deals don't always translate into finished series, and that's a real caveat worth keeping in mind.

As for where it'll stream : FX shows typically air on the linear FX channel first, then land on Disney+ internationally under the Hulu banner. That's the established pattern for recent FX originals, so expect That Texas Blood to follow the same route. If you're based outside the US and rely on Disney+ to catch FX content, this one should eventually land there. It's part of a broader push by Disney to use FX as its prestige drama engine — similar to how Disney ordered The Rookie : North to series to expand its franchise slate across platforms.

FX has had considerable success adapting niche genre material in recent years. The comic book source here is genuinely strong — That Texas Blood ran to multiple volumes and built a loyal readership since 2020. Whether the television version can capture that same slow-burn dread while reaching a broader audience is the real question Mickle and Katz will need to answer once cameras roll.

Keep this title on your radar for streaming availability

Projects like this one are exactly why tracking development news matters well before a show hits any platform. The gap between a greenlight announcement and actual streaming availability can stretch anywhere from 12 to 24 months for drama productions of this scope. Setting up alerts now means you won't miss the moment That Texas Blood appears — whether on FX's linear schedule or on Disney+ internationally.

One angle worth following : who handles the international distribution beyond the Disney+ umbrella. Some FX titles have landed on additional platforms in specific territories, depending on pre-existing licensing deals. That could affect where you'll actually be able to watch it, depending on your region. We'll update availability details the moment distribution contracts become clear.