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Premieres & Exclusives

Veronika –   A Gripping Swedish Psychological Thriller

Monday, 27 January – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full Series x 8 Episodes)

Trailer   

INTERVIEW OPP: Lead Actress, Swedish Star Alexandra Rapaport

Step into the dark and atmospheric world of Veronika, an innovative Nordic Noir series premiering exclusively in the UK on Viaplay.

Meet Veronika Gren, a police officer and mother of two, who is struggling with a complicated family life and a secret pill addiction. When she suddenly sees a dead boy standing in front of her, she worries she’s losing her mind.

Reluctantly Veronika is forced to accept that the boy isn’t an illusion and it soon becomes clear he’s connected to an ongoing murder investigation of two teenage girls and he and others are here to stay until justice has been done. Veronika must uncover the truth whatever the cost and wherever it may lead her.

From acclaimed director Jonas Alexander Arnby (War of the Worlds, When Animals Dream), this intricately woven thriller stars Nordic icons Alexandra Rapaport (Sandhamn Murders, Honour, Gåsmamman) and Tobias Santelmann (Those Who Kill, Exit, Borderline). With an enthralling storyline and a haunting supernatural edge Veronika offers a unique, unmissable new entry to the Nordic Noir arena.

Can Veronika trust what she sees or will the shadows from the past consume her?

Swedish with English subtitles.

The Bunker – A Shocking True Crime Documentary

Monday, 13 January – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full Series x 3 Episodes)

INTERVIEW OPP: Producer John Mork
With echoes of the notorious Austrian Josef Fritzl case, that sent shockwaves around the world, The Bunker, a chilling new true-crime documentary sheds light on another unimaginable crime, that saw a young Swedish woman, Isabel Eriksson, drugged and kidnapped by a doctor on their second date.

Surviving the torturous abduction, the heroic woman confronts her past trauma in this unflinching new series that gets its UK debut on Viaplay in January 2025.

In 2015, following a date with Martin Trenneborg, Isabel woke up in a bunker that the doctor had spent years building. He planned to keep her and other women locked up in this horrific place and although Isobel survived the terrifying ordeal, she is still haunted to this day. Battling PTSD, Isobel bravely faces her fears as she revisits her past and tries to come to terms with what the vile kidnapper did to her.

The Bunker is told in the survivor’s own words and follows Isabel as she bravely visits a reconstructed bunker, to face her devastating past and try and overcome the severe post-traumatic stress disorder that prevents her from living a normal life.

The Bunker is stark exploration of survival and a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Swedish with English subtitles

Cody Gakpo - Psalm 20:4 – Inspiring sports documentary

Monday, 6 January – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full Series x 3 Episodes)

Trailer

Discover the extraordinary journey of world class footballer Cody Gakpo in the exclusive UK premiere of Cody Gakpo – Psalm 20:4. This fascinating sports documentary from Viaplay is available exclusively from 6 January, kicking off the new year with an inspiring sports story.

Directed by Lennart Timmerman, this compelling docu series explores Gakpo’s career defining moments, from his remarkable performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for The Dutch team, to his headline making transfer to Liverpool FC in January 2023. It shines a light on his soaring career and high stakes transfers as we follow his journey from Eredivisie to Liverpool FC.

The story takes us beyond the pitch and offers an intimate look at the challenges, the player faces off the field and spotlights his steadfast faith and devotion to family in the high-pressure world of professional football.

With exclusive access and a deeply personal lens, Cody Gakpo – Psalm 20:4 will inspire viewers though Cody’s resilience, determination, and the power of belief.

Dutch and English

January 2025 full line-up

6 January

Cody Gakpo - Psalm 20:4

This compelling and inspiring docu series follows football sensation Cody Gakpo’s career filled with triumph, resilience and determination. Beyond the pitch, there is a deeply personal story of faith, family, and the challenges of staying grounded in the relentless world of elite football.  

(3 x 45 mins episodes)

Dutch and English

13 January

The Bunker

This gripping true-crime series recounts the harrowing ordeal of Isabel Eriksson, who was abducted and held captive by a doctor  in a meticulously constructed underground bunker. What begins as a chilling story of survival evolves into a profound exploration of resilience, as she confronts her past and battles the psychological scars left by her abductor.

(3 x 44 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

27 January

Veronika

The eight-part Nordic Noir series follows police officer Veronika Gren as she deals with addiction, family troubles, a murder investigation and haunting visions of victims of an unsolved crime. As she tries to figure out if the visions are real or just a figment of her imagination, people around her start to question her sanity. (8 x 45 mins episodes) 

Swedish with English subtitles

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AVAILABLE TO BINGE NOW ON VIAPLAY

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2.       Ace of Base: All That She Want Fascinating uncensored music docuseries on the group who weren’t just a pop band, but a cultural phenomenon (Trailer)

3.       Who Shot Otto Mueller?  Enthralling Estonian mystery crime-drama series follows the story of a celebrated businessman and ex-Soviet wrestler who meets a grisly end on his 65th birthday… unveiling a web of deep buried secrets from his past and a whole world of new intrigue.Trailer

4.       Listen Up! Award-winning comedy-drama film starring Asim Chaudhry (Trailer)  

5.       Secrets (Den Gode Stemning) Series 1 Powerfully moving eight-part drama about the difficult lives of siblings featuring a standout cast led by Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones) and Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity) Trailer  

6.       Under the Radar: Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer Season 1 Brilliant new true crime docuseries that follows documentary director and investigative journalist John Mork as he embarks on an unsettling investigation into unsolved murders after receiving a sheet of music from notorious serial killer Peter Mangs

Viaplay’s UK content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films, from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. Subscribers will have immediate access to thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European content, including:

Nordic Noir/Crime Dramas: Iconic series The Bridge, Seasons 1-4; Lars Mikkelsen in Face to Face, an intense interrogation drama; Fenris, featuring mysterious disappearances in a wolf-inhabited forest; Trom, a mystery set in the picturesque Faroe Islands; and smash hit series No Time to Mourn, Seasons 1-5; Honour, Seasons 1-3; and Darkness: Those Who Kill, Seasons 1-3

·        Young Adult Series: Provocative drama Delete Me and coming of age LGBTQ+ short form series One of the Boys  

·        Dramas: Provocative drama Threesome, Seasons 1-2; The Architect, the award-winning dystopian dramedy starring Eili Harboe (Succession) that has been called “vicious and funny” by The New York Times; Lasse Hallström’s acclaimed feature film Hilma; top rated financial drama Exit, Seasons 1-2; hit dramedy Love Me, Seasons 1-2; sports biopic I am Zlatan; International Emmy-nominated The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen starring Connie Nielsen (Gladiator); Camilla Läckberg’s modern soap operas The Beach Hotel, Seasons 1-2 and Hammarvik, Seasons 1-4; and Swedish ‘TV Drama of the Year’ nominee Limbo

·        Documentaries: The Most Remote Restaurant in the World, a “can’t miss documentary” (Forbes) following the nearly impossible journey of a chef to set up shop in a far-flung Arctic location; and Crime Scene Sweden, a shocking in-depth look at infamous Swedish murders

Press contact: 

Deb Shenholds at Aim Publicity

debbie@aimpublicity.com  020 8292 2818 /07836 672 871