--- title: 'DE: Viaplay Germany August 2025 - The Congregation, Limbo' url: 'https://press.viaplaygroup.com/post/de-viaplay-germany-august-2025-the-congregation-limbo' author: 'Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the international streaming challenger.' published: '2025-07-09T13:19:41+00:00' updated: '2025-07-09T13:19:41+00:00' description: "\_\r\nHighlights in August on Viaplay\r\n\_" image: 'https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d2a852879c_thumbnail.jpeg' category: 'Company news' language: en --- # DE: Viaplay Germany August 2025 - The Congregation, Limbo ![](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d2a852879c_thumbnail.jpeg) ![](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d293061991.jpg) # Highlights in August on Viaplay Viaplay - Highlights im August **\*Hi-res images for download at the bottom of the page** | \| \| \| **Viaplay** shows the best European and Nordic series and films directly from Scandinavia's largest and best-known TV and streaming platform. The German Viaplay Channel is available on Amazon Prime Video for just €4.99 per month[ under https://www.amazon.de/channels/viaplayde.](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F1%2F2ooxKVHJ-Oc-68sPW961Mg%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmRlL2NoYW5uZWxzL3ZpYXBsYXlkZQ&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874870138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lgF7gaIROc5j17C%2F5a6dlBKpGehoZf08yQ2fgPPBQR4%3D&reserved=0) \| \|---\| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| \| \|---\| \| \| [![](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d2930b3987.jpg)](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F2%2FMI7qRNgj4YjnHvPqm0S8AA%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj12M21DbDFqaVZBQSZwcD0wZ2NKQ2M0SkFZY3FJWXp2&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874892939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FoFtjtj1lDHFuf7t1sxlyr%2F8JUlzMcHj9AM%2F0BQ3PFw%3D&reserved=0) \| \| \|---\| \| **Exclusive German premiere:** **The Congregation: Bride of Christ (Season 2) \| True crime series from Sweden** In **The Congregation** , young Anna fell into the clutches of a fanatical sect in the remote Pentecostal church of Knutby and became involved in a mysterious murder case. In **The Congregation: Bride of Christ** , Eve becomes the center of the narrative and behind the pious façade of the congregation, a dark world of coercion, manipulation and spiritual abuse is revealed. Based on true events from the early 2000s, the series vividly shows how blind faith can plunge a community into ruin. Q: Knutby, mit **Aliette Opheim, Alba August, Amy Deasismont**, u.a. **6 episodes of 45 minutes each,** Episode 1-2 **from August 25**, Episode 3-4 **from September 1** , and Episode 5-6 **from September 8** Languages: Swedish with German subtitles **Press material** can be found [**HERE**](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F3%2FbK9wAcdr54YDXxKieZ0H8Q%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9saW1lbGlnaHRwcmdtYmguc2hhcmVwb2ludC5jb20vOmY6L3MvTGltZWxpZ2h0UFJHbWJIL0VyUVhzLTZjWmQ5R3FGR0t1M2dqQ3BRQmRFWmwyTDdiVHBFOFprd21rd0ZBcFE_ZT1HZ3o2VWg&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874903480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cEmsP6nhQ5SzPPm1fc9cxL0lF%2BAbzvvXNKhEg0S03q4%3D&reserved=0). 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Season 1 of **The Congregation** is already available in full in German [on the Viaplay channel](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F4%2Fbr3gvsLgC9LSu4TamdzalQ%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmRlL2dwL3ZpZGVvL2RldGFpbC9CMENWOFFEWDJCL3JlZj1hdHZfc3JfZmxlX2Nfc3IxZjhhMTdfMV8xXzE_c3I9MS0xJnBhZ2VUeXBlSWRTb3VyY2U9QVNJTiZwYWdlVHlwZUlkPUIwQ1Y4UUdEVk0mcWlkPTE3NTE0NzE1MDUwNzU&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874913759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=819yE%2FQZY4GVGtjonbbtdL2%2FdRM0Tstr2DaiyiLOcRY%3D&reserved=0) . \| \| \| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| # New on Viaplay in August \| \|---\| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| \| [![Ida rettet die Welt - Trailer](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d293097f73.jpg)](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F5%2F0zk-AuqFqtFk0a8oExkUHQ%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj1sQm9EcXVfeHFHSQ&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874923379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x8iFh0IWYmjzA93IdS6yiV%2B%2FwMP5aZkof%2BxFvgQYGdw%3D&reserved=0) \| \|---\| \| \|---\| \| **Limbo - Yesterday We Were Friends \| Drama series from Sweden** Three women from Stockholm's prestigious district have been linked by friendship, family and everyday life for years, until a serious car accident changes everything. Suddenly, their relationships are in limbo, and a multi-layered network of relationships, feelings of guilt and betrayal come to light. OT: Limbo, with **Rakel Warmländer, Sofia Helin, Louise Peterhoff**, et al. **6 episodes of 45 minutes each, from August 11** Languages: German, Swedish with German subtitles **Press material** can be found [**HERE**](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F6%2FTP5IMB1Ip9kSgyTTrWbYeQ%2FaHR0cHM6Ly92aWFwbGF5Y29udGVudGRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvbi5jb20vdGl0bGUvbGltYm8&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874933338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wJ%2FRkE1ml1c%2Bww80kuklbheOtq63tvs6YEcY4AxTbMg%3D&reserved=0). Sighting possible on request. \| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| \| ![](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/07/08/686d2931bc4bd.jpg) \| \|---\| \| \|---\| \| **Live Life (Season 2) \| Young adult dramedy series from Sweden** After a year in London, Nora actually just wants to enjoy the summer with friends in Stockholm – until a devastating diagnosis changes everything: the cancer is back, worse than ever. While she fights for her life, old family conflicts and breaking relationships threaten to throw her off track for good. At the low point between hope and despair, Nora must decide what is really worth fighting for. OT: Leva Life, with **Sofia Helin, Hanna Ardéhn, Tina Pour Davoy**, et al. **8 episodes of 22 minutes each,** Episode 5-8 **from August 4** (Episodes 1-4 from July 28) Languages: Swedish with German subtitles **Press material** can be found [**HERE**](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F7%2FcMG9IhUHWusR3OcDyNLybg%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9saW1lbGlnaHRwcmdtYmguc2hhcmVwb2ludC5jb20vOmY6L3MvTGltZWxpZ2h0UFJHbWJIL0V0Y0daZC1sM2JaRW4zT2JDZW9FU1dJQmRQQ2NjNGxDTjVwNVhCUnVFRG1RQUE_ZT1oWExib1g&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874942807%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N39c8iCwvG3ncRdWO8rRa7IjDG9YM4brOMdS6FTJp%2Bo%3D&reserved=0). Sighting possible on request. Season 1 of **Live Life** is already [available in full with German subtitles on the Viaplay channel](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F8%2F4iGUivb_OMCW_owKXFPMsg%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucHJpbWV2aWRlby5jb20vLS9kZS9kZXRhaWwvTGl2ZS1MaWZlLzBTT00zRjhJS0FIVjZIV0hCSEhVV0Q0NFdS&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874952608%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h%2BtnpfaFTgOqZDOFDXjrRn56AAw5ELoXxhJv57XHj70%3D&reserved=0) . \| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| If you are interested in Viaplay and the Viaplay content or if you have any other questions, please contact **Anna Gierden** and **Janice Hölzer** at . Press material can be found on the international Viaplay press page: [https://press.viaplaygroup.com/](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F9%2F09_ChMG7cBKfVdRSOjZ27Q%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVzcy52aWFwbGF5Z3JvdXAuY29tLw&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874962423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=URAzdoG2lqYmC2Nd504h9sck%2BUFBGSV2galjJpNntm8%3D&reserved=0) \| \|---\| \| \|---\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \| \| **About Viaplay** **Viaplay**, a one-stop-shop for the best of European and Nordic series and films, has been available since October 2024 with its own channel under [https://www.amazon.de/channels/viaplayde](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fx5rx0.mjt.lu%2Flnk%2FAb0AADYryFgAAAAAAAAAA8kuoWAAAYCsz4AAAAAAABGltABoa9Uls9m27iryRReEHdNSANBKGQARtEY%2F10%2FA4_R0q5Ct1mzJ2Yv56LZ7w%2FaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmRlL2NoYW5uZWxzL3ZpYXBsYXlkZQ&data=05%7C02%7Cchad.campbell%40viaplaygroup.com%7Cb9416e5ceefa4c07a3e908ddbd5feb34%7C1f8f841a57bd4a618f2caaa6507ce83b%7C0%7C0%7C638874941874972260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bvsycMobN02kIp%2F9SI2%2FoZ6NbKhTck%2F9ANusX8kwSSE%3D&reserved=0) on Amazon Prime Video for just 4.99 euros per month, offering thousands of hours of high-quality Nordic and European series and films – directly from Scandinavia's largest and best-known TV and streaming platform. In Germany, Viaplay's focus is on Nordic productions with high quality and psychological depth: from atmospheric, suspenseful crime series to provocative and stylish young adult formats to award-winning dramas and captivating documentaries. 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