--- title: 'UK: Viaplay UK July 2025 Slate - Johanna Moller, The Congregation S2, Max Verstappen' url: 'https://press.viaplaygroup.com/post/uk-viaplay-july-2025-slate-johanna-moller-the-congregation-s2-ma' author: 'Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the international streaming challenger.' published: '2025-06-11T01:42:22+00:00' updated: '2025-06-12T12:29:13+00:00' description: 'July 2025 Highlights' image: 'https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/06/04/6840977181856_thumbnail.jpeg' category: US language: en --- # UK: Viaplay UK July 2025 Slate - Johanna Moller, The Congregation S2, Max Verstappen ![](https://frontend-assets.clipsource.com/6310ab6ab955c/via-6310ac3f03388/2025/06/04/6840977181856_thumbnail.jpeg) **July 2025 Highlights** **\*Hi-res photos to download at the bottom of this page** **Please get in touch with requests for screeners and interview opportunities.** **Viaplay is available in the UK as an** [**Amazon Prime Video**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/?_encoding=UTF8&benefitId=viaplayuk&node=3010085031) **Channels add on.** **Premieres & Exclusives** ***Johanna Möller – Sweden's Most Hated Woman*** *–* Enthralling true crime docuseries **Monday, 14 July – Exclusive UK Premiere** [**Trailer**](https://youtu.be/-_7CJu-zA7U?si=XgchE0M-l-R_F7cU) Known as the ‘summer cottage murder,’ Sweden's most infamous case reopens as **Johanna Möller** speaks out for the first time about her conviction in planning murder of her father and attempted murder of her mother. Surprisingly, the conviction involves no forensic evidence and is based on the statement of the murderer, her untrustworthy boyfriend Mohammad who changed his story a shocking twelve times. With the help of experts, this series digs deep into the case and investigates the truth behind one of Sweden's most notorious killers and puts a spotlight on the influence of its media attention as well as the judicial system in deciding who is guilty and who’s not. The docuseries asks the question ‘is it possible that one of Sweden’s most written about criminals is locked up on inaccurate grounds?’ **(Documentary, 3 x 45 mins episodes)** **Swedish with English subtitles** ***The Congregation, Season 2*** – True Crime Drama Series (Season 1 streaming now) **Monday 28 July – Exclusive UK Premiere** (Two new episodes premiere every Monday) **Interview Opps:** **Cast/Filmmakers** [**Trailer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3mCl1jiVAA) **Awards:** Season 1 was nominated for five Kristallen TV Awards (Swedish Emmys) for Best Television Drama, two Best Actress awards, Best Actor and Best Supporting Role This darkly enthralling series, inspired by real-life events is based on the acclaimed novel by **Jonas Bonnier** and inspired HBO’s acclaimed docuseries *Pray, Obey**, Kill*.  The first season follows a young woman (**Alba August** – *Bullshit,* *The Rain*), who is seeking belonging and is drawn into a secluded religious sect – the controversial Christian cult of Knutby, in a rural small town in Sweden, where devotion masks manipulation… that is until a brutal crime exposes the darkness within. Season two dives deep into the story of Eva (**Aliette Opheim** (*Caliphate*, *Thicker Than Water*), the so-called Bride of Christ. Following the brutal murder in Season one, attention turns to the increasingly isolated Knutby Pentecostal congregation. As a new pastor, Örjan, becomes Eva’s confidant, a darker truth begins to surface - one of control, manipulation, and spiritual abuse behind the community’s devout façade. Directed by **Goran Kapetanović** (*Vanguard***,** *Caliphate***,** *My Aunt in Sarajevo*) and **Patrik Gyllström** (*The Pirate Bay*, *The Detective from Beledweyne*) and with **Fredrik Agetoft** (*Beck***,** *Clark***,** *Arne Dahl*) as head writer, this taut, gripping psychological drama series explores sectarianism, coercion, arranged marriage and dangerous prophecies. Join ***The Congregation***, it’s guaranteed to have you hooked – a must-watch for any true crime fan. **(Drama Series, 6 x 45 mins episodes per season)** **Swedish with English subtitles** ***Verstappen – Lion Unleashed 4* – Insightful Sports Documentary **Thursday, 3 July** **– Exclusive UK Premiere** [**Trailer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9PnDrbBg7A) World Champion **Max Verstappen**, his father **Jos Verstappen**, manager **Raymond Vermeulen** and racing legend **David Coulthard** speak exclusively to Viaplay about the road to Max's incredible fourth championship win in 2024; briefly going through key races. Verstappen has now joined **Alain Prost** and **Sebastian Vettel** as a four-time champion, with only **Juan Manuel Fangio**, **Michael Schumacher** and **Lewis Hamilton** ahead of him in terms of all-time championship wins. **(Documentary 25 mins)** **English Language** ***Mafia*** **–** Gritty, gripping Swedish Gomorrah-esque crime drama **Monday, 28 July – Exclusive UK Premiere Box set** (**episodes** continue **weekly** **23 June – 28 July**) [**Trailer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzuBRQ3fejk) **Interview Opps: Cast/Writers** **Stars acclaimed Swedish leads:** **Peshang Rad (*Before We Die, Jana, Gåsmamman, Bäckström*) and Katia Winter (*The Boys, Granite Harbour, Sleepy Hollow, Dexter*)** Sweeping six-part crime drama series ***Mafia*** – continues with more gripping episodes throughout July. Inspired by true events – it charts the transformation of 1990s Sweden as it goes from a relatively peaceful nation, untouched by organised crime, into a country marred by brutal gang warfare and violence. The gritty and enthralling **Viaplay Original** follows notorious gangster and criminal visionary Radovan "Jakov" Jakovic (**Peshang Rad**) as he rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld who faces off against lone police officer Gunn Thörngren (**Katia Winter**) who is ahead of the game when it comes to organised crime. Join ***Mafia*** for a powerfully enthralling journey through crime and deep-seated corruption guaranteed to have audiences hooked. **(Series,** **6 x 45** **mins episodes)** **Swedish with English subtitles** **July 2025 full line-up** **3 July** **Verstappen – Lion Unleashed 4** World Champion Max Verstappen, his father Jos Verstappen, manager Raymond Vermeulen and racing legend David Coulthard speak exclusively to Viaplay about the road to Max's incredible fourth championship win in 2024. (Documentary 25 mins) **English** **7 July** ***Mafia Episode 3* ­**– Crime Drama **14 July** ***Mafia Episode 4* ­**– Crime Drama **Johanna Möller - Sweden's Most Hated Woman** Johanna Möller speaks out for the first time about her conviction in the murder of her father and attempted murder of her mother. The series investigates the truth behind one of Sweden’s most notorious killers and puts a spotlight on the judicial system. (Documentary, 3 x 45 mins episodes) **Swedish with English subtitles** **21 July** ***Mafia Episode 5* ­**– Crime Drama **28 July** **The Congregation Season 2** Based on an acclaimed novel by Jonas Bonnier and inspired by real-life events, the series follows the controversial Christian cult of Knutby. The taut, gripping psychological drama series explores sectarianism, coercion, arranged marriage and dangerous prophecies. (6 x 45 mins episodes) **Swedish with English subtitles** ***Mafia Episode 6 finale* ­**– Crime Drama ***Mafia Season – ep 6 (complete box set available)*** *–* Gritty, gripping Swedish Gomorrah-esque crime drama Sweeping gritty Nordic Noir crime thriller following the violent and epic rise of a visionary crime boss and the lone cop facing the looming Mafia menace; inspired by true events as Sweden goes from peaceful to perilous in the 1990s. (Series 6 x 45 mins episodes) **Swedish with English subtitles** **Screeners and talent interviews are available upon request.** **Viaplay is available in the UK as an Amazon Prime Video Channels add on** **AVAILABLE TO BINGE NOW ON VIAPLAY** **1.       Chaos Let *Chaos* ensue in a brand-new Viaplay exclusive comedy drama, that sees Denmark's most popular breakfast TV star, Lise (Katrine Greis-Rosenthal), facing a massive dilemma between her predictable life and the wild allure of a charming, adventurous new man. Will she choose comfort, or will she choose a whole new life? (**[**Trailer**](https://youtu.be/c7hn0LPI7so)**)** **2.       Jana, Marked for Life: A Swedish psychological thriller and hit Nordic Noir based on a bestselling novel and aired on BBC4 (**[**Trailer**](https://youtu.be/i4EK8www-0k)**)** **3.       10 Years of Max Verstappen – An exclusive interview with Max looking back at his legendary, record-breaking first decade in redefining Formula 1 (**[**Trailer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtjLrbfEZ6E)**)** **4.       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)** ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6vkfInOhok) **5.       Like Tears in Rain All his life, charismatic and mysterious actor Rutger Hauer kept the outside world at arm’s length. Through private, never-before-seen footage, his goddaughter Sanna Fabery de Jonge helms a fascinating new feature documentary that reveals his life behind the scenes. (**[**Trailer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcjxSmTq8k8)**)** **6.       Bullshit Powerful drama-series inspired by true events, follows a group of rebellious youths who are part of hardcore biker gang *Bullshit*. We follow a passionate love story between Pia (Alba August) and Mackerel (Marco Ilsø), that unfolds against the high-octane and dangerously exciting world of bikers.** [**(Trailer)**](https://youtu.be/jryhrKyKOnU) **7.       The Bunker A chilling and shocking true-crime docuseries following a woman who survived a torturous abduction, confronting her past trauma (**[**Trailer**](https://youtu.be/X9acSwQkTiY)**)** **8.       The Hunt: Powerful and enthralling award-winning true crime drama series inspired by the real-life murder of Marianne Vaatstra, a case that gripped the Netherlands for more than a decade. It chronicles the challenging and prolonged search for the perpetrator of a murder that affected not only her family but the whole community. (**[**Trailer**](https://youtu.be/kyk1t83XReI)**)** 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**](mailto:debbie@aimpublicity.com)  **020 8292 2818 /07836 672 871**