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Premieres & Exclusives

Mafia  – Gritty, gripping Swedish Gomorrah-esque crime drama

Monday, 23 June – Exclusive UK Premiere  

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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 – inspired by true events – 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 gets its UK premiere exclusively this June and follows notorious gangster and criminal visionary Radovan "Jakov" Jakovic (Peshang Rad as he rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld.

A lone police officer, Gunn Thörngren (Katia Winter is ahead of the game when it comes to organised crime, spotting their looming menace, sparked by an alarming rise in cigarette smuggling and a worrying pattern of corruption hidden beneath it.  With Jakov firmly in her sights, can she stop the dangerous criminal, his associates and everything they represent?

When we’re introduced to Gunn and Jakov they’re the underdogs, both forced to play a daring game to circumvent their superiors, but it's not long before they become embroiled in each other’s world. Forming a connection, both are convinced that they’re using the other for their own benefit, but it will lead to devastating consequences for both of them.

An amazingly talented team bring this powerful, enthralling, must-watch series to the screen with Mani Maserrat (Young Wallander, Modus) and Tomas Jonsgården (Game of Thrones: Aftermath) directing and Axel Stjärne (Top Dog, Partisan), as lead-writer alongside acclaimed Scandi screenwriters Stefan Thunberg (End of Summer, Hunters, Wallander) and Dennis Magnusson (Bäckström, Lords of Chaos).

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

Jana – Marked for Life Season 1 – Gripping Nordic Noir Crime series based on true events

Monday, 9 June

Trailer

Based on the bestselling novel by Emelie Schepp, this darkly gripping Noridic Noir will keep you enthralled throughout with its terrfying case and an incredible turn from Madeleine Martin as the titular lead Jana Berzelius.

When a high-ranking official at the Swedish Migration Agency is murdered, there’s a long  list of suspects, but when assistant prosecutor Jana Berzelius joins the investigation, it takes a dark turn… A murdered boy’s autopsy reveals a shocking discovery, he bears a distinctive scar, but it’s not unique to him, Jana has the same mark on her body. The markings carved into the victim’s skin trigger long buried memories of Jana’s dark and violent past.

Brilliant yet emotionally cold, just like her prosecutor father, Jana realises the key to uncovering the killer is also the key to unlocking her unknown origins and as more sinister memories resurface, she must track down the murderer, before the police do.

Will her quest for the killer reveal a deeper truth that Jana has been seeking, or will she loose herself in the darkness that envelopes this case?

(Series 6 x 45 mins episodes) 

Swedish and English with subtitles

Max Verstappen – Simply Lovely – Insightful Sports Documentary

Friday, 5 June – Exclusive UK Premiere

Tune in and rev up for another fascinating insight into the life and world of the champion F1 driver. Simply Lovely takes us behind the scenes of Max Verstappen’s unforgettable journey to his fourth Formula 1 world title in 2024. From the high-octane drama on the track to the personal challenges off it, this is the inside story of a season filled with grit, determination and triumph. Join the newly crowned champion as he reflects on the year that tested him to his limits and cemented a legacy as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.

(Feature doc 50 mins)

Dutch with English subtitles

June 2025 full line-up

1 June

Fallet Season 1 ­– Comedy Crime Drama series

A Swedish detective and her reserved British counterpart attempt to solve a gruesome murder case with opposing views and plenty of misunderstandings, leading to multiple failings with humorous results. (Series 8 x 30 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

Love Is All You Need (Den skaldede frisør) – Danish Romcom feature

Ida (Trine Dyrhol) is a hairdresser who, following her cancer treatment, loses her hair and then finds out her husband is having an affair.  At her daughter's wedding in Italy, she meets handsome widower (Piers Brosnan) could this be her chance to find love again? (Feature film 120 mins)

Danish and English with subtitles

Operation Cannabis– Fascinating two-part documentary

Dive into the gripping true story of Sweden's largest cannabis plantation bust. Through the eyes of police investigators, witnesses, and experts, unravel the riveting tale of discovery, investigation, and the pursuit of justice. (Series 2 x 60 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

The One and Only (Den eneste ene) – Danish Romcom feature

Two couples navigate the ups and downs of love and life in this charming Danish romcom where their lives collide.  There’s challenges and laughs aplenty amidst affairs, babies and finding love in unexpected ways, written and directed by Susanne Bier. (Feature film 103 mins)

Danish with English subtitles

5 June

Max Verstappen – Simply Lovely – Insightful Sports Documentary

The internationally renowned F1 champion discusses the road to his fourth straight F1 title, filled with struggle, both on and off the track. (Feature doc 50 mins)

Dutch with English subtitles

9 June

Jana – Marked for Life Season 1– Gripping Nordic Noir Crime series

Based on the bestselling novel by Emelie Schepp this darkly gripping Noridic Noir will keep audiences enthralled throughout with its terrfying case and an incredible turn from Madeleine Martin as the titular lead. When a high-ranking official at the Swedish Migration Agency is murdered, assistant prosecutor Jana Berzelius joins the investigation and it takes a dark and twisted turn. (Series 6 x 45 mins episodes) 

Swedish and English with subtitles

23 June

Mafia Season 1 – 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

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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)

2.       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)

3.       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)

4.       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)

5.       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)

6.       The Bunker A chilling and shocking true-crime docuseries following a woman who survived a torturous abduction, confronting her past trauma (Trailer)

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