- CryptoKnights debuts in MENA on OSN+ and OSNtv on 14 November.
- Season 1 has 11 episodes.
- Produced by Adrian Grenier with a panel of known Web3 investors.
- First TV series funded on ritestream, aiming for audience participation.
- OSN covers 22 MENA countries with same-day premieres for major content.
CryptoKnights, a reality show where crypto founders pitch to Web3 investors, is coming to the Middle East on OSN+ and OSNtv from 14 November. Season 1 runs for 11 episodes. It is produced by a team led by Adrian Grenier, with a panel of familiar crypto names. The series is also the first TV show funded on ritestream, a blockchain platform that promises new ways for viewers to get involved.
Release details for the UAE and MENA
The show goes live on OSN+ and OSNtv across the region on 14 November. OSN serves 22 countries in MENA and is known for day-and-date premieres with the US, which should help CryptoKnights reach a wide audience.
- Premiere date: 14 November 2025
- Platforms: OSN+ and OSNtv
- Region: 22 MENA countries
- Format: weekly reality series
The date and platforms are confirmed in the release. OSN’s footprint and programming approach suggest easy access in the UAE via existing subscriptions or OSNtv receivers. If you’re tracking what’s new on the service, our monthly OSN+ guide is a handy bookmark. See also: OSN+ new shows and movies for October 2025 and our ongoing OSN+ round-ups.
What the show is about
Each episode follows founders pitching blockchain projects to a panel of investors, with real funding and mentorship on the line. Think pitch stage energy with reality TV editing.
- Startups: early-stage Web3 projects
- Format: investor panel + mentorship
- Stakes: funding decisions on the show
The release positions the series as a bridge between entertainment and investment. It aims to show the work behind building in crypto, not just the token price chatter. The pitch-to-execution angle should help viewers understand how teams actually ship products in Web3.
Who’s involved
CryptoKnights lists a mix of producers and panellists with Web3 credentials and mainstream names.
- Producers: Adrian Grenier, Riaz Mehta, Brock Pierce, Sam Gollestani, Joseph Khan
- Panel/cast highlights: Brock Pierce, Aly Madhavji, Kyle Chassé, Magnus Grimeland, Kim Lee, Gav Blaxberg, Riaz Mehta
- Adrian Grenier’s role: executive producer
The variety here helps the show talk to both crypto-native and general audiences. Grenier brings recognition. Investors like Pierce and Madhavji (among others) bring deal experience and networks. That should make the on-screen feedback more practical than theatrical.
Why it matters for the UAE
The UAE has leaned into digital assets, founders, and new funding models. A show like this landing on a mainstream regional platform is timely.
- OSN reach: wide MENA coverage with premium titles
- Local founder scene: active early-stage pipelines in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Viewer interest: strong appetite for business and startup content
CryptoKnights arrives as more founders set up in the UAE and regional investors warm to Web3 plays. It joins other entrepreneurship-led formats on OSN, alongside news of pitch-driven shows in Dubai. For context on the local scene, see our coverage of Hub71’s startup programmes.
ritestream and audience participation
The show is billed as the first TV series funded on ritestream.io, a blockchain content platform. That sets up new ways for fans to engage beyond passive viewing.
- Funding: ritestream-backed
- Participation: watch early-stage projects evolve
- Promise: more transparent creator-audience link
If executed well, this gives viewers a closer look at how projects launch, raise capital, and iterate. It may also surface investor education moments, from token mechanics to team diligence, which the region’s growing crypto audience could use.
When does CryptoKnights release on OSN+ in the UAE?
14 November 2025.
How many episodes are in Season 1?
Eleven episodes.
Where can I watch it?
OSN+ and OSNtv across the Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind the show?
A production team led by Adrian Grenier with Riaz Mehta, Brock Pierce, Sam Gollestani, and Joseph Khan.
What makes it different from other pitch shows?
It claims to be the first TV series funded on ritestream, and it follows projects from pitch to execution with a push for audience participation.
