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Premieres & Exclusives

In the Name of Love – Entertaining Comedy-Drama Series

Monday 8 September – Exclusive UK Premiere (Episodes 1 & 2, then two episodes per week)

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In an eye-poppingly entertaining new comedy-drama series, we meet a family with a saucy secret from their past, but sometimes, the past comes back with a bang, when you least expect it.

Back in the 1970s in straight-laced Norway, one family made their living in a way that raised more than just a few eyebrows… the porn industry. 

Now the kids have grown up and the parents have split up… One of the sons, Balder and his wife welcome their entire family to their daughter’s baptism, well, almost the entire family. Balder’s father shows up uninvited and it’s not long before the family’s past comes up. Although Balder’s mother did everything she could to keep the source of income hidden, his father saw eroticism as political rebellion against the morality police. Will Balder’s wife still love him when she finds out about the family saucy secret? Based on the true, untold story of director Bård Breien’s own life, this is a story of how opposites attract and sometimes collide, of freedom and perceived decency and of family conflict and resolution.

The series is created by director Bård Breien (the award-winning The Art of Negative Thinking) and features a stellar cast headlined by Maria Bonnevie (Another Round), Trond Espen Seim (Mammon), Jakob Oftebro (Agent Hamilton), Jonas Oftebro (Ragnarok), and Ingrid Gaever (Headhunters).  

(Viaplay Original Drama Series, 8 x 30 mins episodes)

Norwegian with English subtitles

Sounds of Summer (Sommartider) – Music Biopic Feature

Thursday 18 September

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Get ready to rock this Summer with this foot stomping, feel-good story that tells the ‘nearly true’ tale behind legendary Swedish pop sensation Gyllene Tider – the band second only to ABBA in the Swedish DNA.

Directed by Per Simonsson we follow the band’s rise to fame from the young Per Gessle’s passion and obsession for music that leads him to bond with kindred spirits: musicians MP, Micke, Anders and Göran. When the small-town teenagers start jamming together, their ambitions and dreams of pop stardom are ignited. But despite a sickly father having no time for Per’s grandiose dreams and with constant jibes about his singing and getting a proper job, Per is even more determined to succeed and show them all what he can achieve.

(Film x 97 mins)

Swedish with English subtitles

End of Summer – Drama Series

Monday 1 September

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“Superior Swedish thriller” – The Guardian

“Your next streaming obsession” – What to Watch

Based on the award-winning crime novel by a former police officer and from the director of the iconic series The Bridge, this captivating psychological drama has been lauded as “a superior Swedish thriller” and “your next streaming obsession.” End of Summer now arrives on Viaplay.

Sweden, Summer late 1990s: When 14-year-old Vera, refuses take her little brother Billy out with her it results in his inexplicable and devastating disappearance. Two decades later, an eerily familiar young man brings the now adult Vera (Julia Ragnarsson – Midsommar, The Bridge) back to her hometown and divided family, where she's driven to unravel the mystery of Billy's fate. The truth might fracture her world forever.

(Drama Series, 6 x 45 mins episode)

Swedish with English subtitles

Live Life S2 – Acclaimed Swedish Young Adult Drama Series

Monday 1 September – Exclusive UK Premiere (Continues with eps 4 – 8 Box set available)

S1 Trailer

Awards: Nominated for ‘Best Youth Drama’ at the Kristallen TV Awards ‘Swedish Emmys’ for Season 1

Inspired by true events, Live Life is an emotional and uplifting young adult drama that blends raw emotion, heart and resilience while exploring the complexities of youth, friendship and finding joy even in life’s toughest moments. In the first season we meet the young, ambitious Nora (Hanna Ardéhn – ‘Swedish Emmy’ Best Actress winner for Netflix’s Quicksand), who seems to have it all, but when she’s diagnosed with cancer, her world is turned upside down. She must navigate the highs and lows of treatment, facing fears, embracing love and discovering what truly matters. 

This new series sees Nora return to Stockholm after a year in London, ready for a carefree summer with friends. But her world shatters when she learns her cancer is back and this time it's worse. Desperate for answers, she contacts her estranged mother, Jill (Sofia Helin – The Bridge), in the hope of mending their broken bond. But as Nora’s health declines, so does her relationships with those that matter most.

(Drama Series, 8 x 22 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt – Intrepid Super Chef is back in Fascinating Docuseries

Monday 29 September – Exclusive UK Premiere

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Join Swedish super-chef Niklas Ekstedt on an international culinary adventure to unravel the secrets of longevity.

Ekstedt travels the world, visiting its so-called “blue zones”, where the life expectancy figures of reaching 100 are exceptionally high compared to other areas, mainly due to dietary choices.

The chef travels the globe, meets the locals and experts to discuss life, food and ageing. The meetings inspire him to create new recipes that he cooks alongside the locals.

(Docuseries 6 x 45 mins episodes)

English

September 2025 full line-up

1 September

End of Summer Eps 1 – 3

Sweden, Summer late1990s:  When 14-year-old Vera, refuses take her little brother Billy out with her it results in his inexplicable and devastating disappearance. Two decades later, an eerily familiar young man brings the now adult Vera back to her hometown where she's driven to unravel the mystery of Billy's fate. Based on the award-winning crime novel by a former police officer, this captivating psychological drama has been lauded as “a superior Swedish thriller”.

(Drama, 6 x 45 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

Live Life Season 2 Box set

Inspired by true events, the emotional and uplifting story of a young woman facing cancer blends raw emotion, heart, and resilience while exploring the complexities of youth, friendship, and finding joy even in life’s toughest moments.

(Drama 8 x 22 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

8 September

In the Name of Love Eps 1 & 2

In an eye-poppingly entertaining new comedy-drama series, we meet a family with a saucy secret from their past, but the past sometimes comes back with a bang, when you least expect it. This is a story about a family who has made their fortune in the porn industry, while living in conservative 1970s Norway.

(Viaplay Original Drama Series, 8 x 30 mins episodes)

Norwegian with English subtitles

End of Summer Eps 4 – 6

15 September

In the Name of Love Eps 3 & 4

18 September

Sounds of Summer (Sommartider)

Get ready to rock this Summer with this foot stomping, feel-good story that tells the tale behind legendary Swedish pop sensation Gyllene Tider – the band second only to ABBA in the Swedish DNA.

(Film, 97 mins)

Swedish with English subtitles

22 September

In the Name of Love Eps 5 & 6

29 September

The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt

Join Swedish super-chef Niklas Ekstedt on an international culinary adventure as he travels the globe, meets the locals and experts to discuss life, food and ageing. The meetings inspire him to create new recipes that he cooks alongside the locals.

(Docuseries 6 x 45 mins episodes)

English

In the Name of Love Eps 7 & 8 (Box set)

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AVAILABLE TO BINGE NOW ON VIAPLAY 

1.       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. (Trailer)

2.       Four Hands Menu & Food & Fire with Niklas Ekstedt –  Michelin star chef Niklas Ekstedt embarks on a global journey to six countries, exploring diverse open-fire cooking techniques and joins forces with world renowned chefs to create extrodinary “four-hands menus”. Nominated for ‘Lifestyle Program of the Year’ at the ‘Swedish Emmys’ Kristallen TV Awards. (Trailer) (Trailer)

3.       Johanna Möller - Sweden's Most Hated Woman – Surprising true crime docuseries on one of Sweden’s most notorious murder cases with her conviction based on the murderer who changed his story a shocking twelve times (Trailer)

4.       Mafia – Described by The Wall Street Journal as a “sophisticated six-part thriller” and praised by Nordic Watchlist as “extremely well-written…you’ll love it,” this bold crime series follows the violent rise of a notorious gangster (Peshang Rad, Bäckström) and the lone cop (Katia Winter, The Boys, Sleepy Hollow, Dexter) pursuing him (Trailer)

5.       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)

6.       10 Years of Max Verstappen – An exclusive interview with Max looking back at his legendary, record-breaking first decade in redefining Formula 1 (Trailer)

7.       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)

8.       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