The sci-fi franchise The X-Files became a cult hit in the ’90s, and writer/producer Frank Spotnitz worked on the series for eight of its nine seasons. Spotnitz is now putting his creative force behind the new British spy drama Hunted.

The show is produced by Kudos Film & Television and Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions for BBC One in the U.K. and HBO sister channel Cinemax in the U.S. Shine International holds the broadcast rights for the eight-part prime-time series.

Spotnitz recently sat down with World Screen Weekly to talk about the series: how it came together, what makes it unique and how the story arc is mapped out. He also shared his thoughts about working in the U.K. compared to working in Hollywood.