List of Viaplay Original series. What does the UK potentially have to look forward to?

With the news that the Scandinavian based streaming service Viaplay is set to launch in the UK we thought it would be a good idea to look at the full list of scripted Viaplay Original series that are already available plus those that have already been announced. The list of currently available shows includes a … Continue reading List of Viaplay Original series. What does the UK potentially have to look forward to?

Those Who Kill renewed for season 2

Photo: NENT group Exciting news for fans of BBC Four's recent Danish crime drama Darkness: Those Who Kill as Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic region’s leading streaming company, has commissioned a new season of its hit series. Depending on how you want to count this is either season 2 of the new rebooted … Continue reading Those Who Kill renewed for season 2

Forhøret – Face to Face. The new Danish show coming to Viaplay

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Lars Mikkelsen, Ulrich Thomsen and Trine Dyrholm New Danish series Forhøret (Face to Face) has released its first images of some of its stellar cast. Pictured are (left to right) Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Lars Mikkelsen, Ulrich Thomsen and Trine Dyrholm but also reportedly in the cast are Danish heavyweights Søren Malling and … Continue reading Forhøret – Face to Face. The new Danish show coming to Viaplay

Swedish thriller The Lawyer to launch on Channel 4 in June.

Walter Presents has announced the launch of its latest series and it looks like another very exciting coup for Walter and for All4: a brand new series from Hans Rosenfeldt, the creator of The Bridge. The new 10 part Swedish thriller THE LAWYER was created by Rosenfeldt as well as Michael Hjorth, his writing partner … Continue reading Swedish thriller The Lawyer to launch on Channel 4 in June.

Casting announced and filming commences on Viaplay’s Cold Courage.

The cast has been announced for Viaplay's upcoming Finnish Original series Cold Courage - an 8 part drama based on the novel by Pekka Hiltunen - and filming has commenced. The main characters Mari and Lia are played by Pihla Viitala (Deadwind) and Sofia Pekkari, a renowned theatre actress in her home country of Sweden. … Continue reading Casting announced and filming commences on Viaplay’s Cold Courage.

BBC Four confirms transmission date for season two of Black Lake.

BBC Four have announced the first series that will fill their Saturday night world drama slot in 2019 and they are starting with what is hopefully the first of many new or returning Scandinavian dramas we'll see over the course of the year. The Killing Times reports that the second season of Black Lake (Svartsjön) … Continue reading BBC Four confirms transmission date for season two of Black Lake.

Danish TV dramas

This is a list of scripted Danish TV shows. The first section covers shows that are currently, or have previously, been available to watch in the United Kingdom. The second section covers shows that are currently available with English subtitles in other countries plus a selection of a few other recent or upcoming shows. The … Continue reading Danish TV dramas

Swedish TV dramas

This is a list of scripted Swedish TV shows. The first section covers shows that are currently, or have previously, been available to watch in the United Kingdom. The second section covers shows that are currently available with English subtitles in other countries plus a selection of a few other recent or upcoming shows. The … Continue reading Swedish TV dramas

Swedish thriller series Alex heads to Channel 4.

Walter Presents has picked up the Viaplay Original thriller series Alex. The six part series stars Dragomir Mrsic as Alex Leko - a cop with shady underworld connections. Alex plans to leave that part of his life behind but as tends to be the case with these things - on TV at least - things … Continue reading Swedish thriller series Alex heads to Channel 4.