New English-Language series on Sir Ian Rankin’s Iconic Detective makes its US premiere November 7, while Season 1 of the Classic Fantasy Adventure Series debuts November 21

Rebus stars Richard Rankin (Outlander) and aired on the BBC to rave reviews;

Ronja aired outside of the US on Netflix and was its #1 Series in Sweden 

and in the Top 10 in 15 Countries

Viaplay Content Distribution is thrilled to bring two of its biggest series ever Stateside with the highly anticipated US debuts of Rebus and Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter this November. Based on the internationally best-selling Inspector Rebus novels by Sir Ian Rankin, the critically acclaimed new adaptation of Rebus with Richard Rankin (Outlander) in the title role debuts in the US on Thursday, November 7 with all six episodes available to binge on the Viaplay US streaming service. Written by the creator of The Bridge and based on Astrid Lindgren’s classic fantasy book, the captivating family saga Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, Season 1 debuts in the US on Thursday, November 21 with all six episodes. Focused on the best in Nordic and European series and films, the Viaplay streaming service is available as on add subscription for just $5.99 a month on Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Sling TV, XUMO, and Comcast Xfinity.

The English-language series Rebus aired in the UK this summer on BBC One to rave reviews and more than 10 million streams on BBC iPlayer. Set in Edinburgh, the crime thriller reimagines the iconic character John Rebus as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality. Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring Michael to justice. Rebus offers a fresh interpretation of the beloved character from Sir Ian Rankin’s acclaimed detective novels, which have sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. Produced by Eleventh Hour Films for Viaplay, the six-part series is written by the award-winning Gregory Burke (‘71) and is skillfully directed by BAFTA-winner Niall MacCormick (Complicit, The Victim) and Fiona Walton (Shetland, London Kills).

Written by Hans Rosenfeldt (creator of iconic Nordic series The Bridge and Marcella) and updated for fans of the fascinating fantasy worlds of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, Ronja, the Robber's Daughter, Season 1 is an adventure-filled story from beloved Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, who has sold more than 165 million books worldwide (the “Pippi Longstocking” series). Considered one of the most ambitious Nordic series ever, Season 1 reached Netflix's Top 10 in 15 countries including France, the Nordics, Poland & the Netherlands and was the #1 TV series in Sweden. The enchanting, coming-of-age story follows the adventures of a young girl born into a band of robbers set in and around a fortress in medieval Scandinavia. As Ronja grows up, she braves the mystical forest teeming with both enchanting and fearsome creatures like the wile-wings and gray dwarfs. When Ronja befriends the young boy Birk from a rival gang of robbers, a vicious family feud ignites. Season 1 will be available both subtitled and dubbed in English.

Gerald Biart, Viaplay Group, VP Partnership, Growth & Marketing: “We’re thrilled that US audiences have been embracing Nordic storytelling and signing up to stream the very best in Nordic and European series and films on the Viaplay US streaming service. In celebration, we’re excited to bring them two of Viaplay’s biggest series ever with the November US debuts of Rebus and Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter. From the gritty, visceral action of iconic Scottish detective Rebus to the remarkable fantasy world of Ronja, these two series exemplify the very best on television.”

Also in November and timed to the Formula 1 US race in Las Vegas, Viaplay continues to celebrate racing superstar Max Verstappen with six more documentaries, including Max Verstappen: Anatomy of a Champion (November 25).

Viaplay Content Distribution, a division of Viaplay Group, is responsible for the company’s content sales, the Viaplay Select branded content concept, and the international Viaplay subscription on demand channel, which is available in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.

COMING UP ON VIAPLAY US: 

·         Thurs., Oct 10: All and Eva - Following its rave reviews, Swedish ‘Emmy’ nominations, and a record-breaking Swedish debut, the hilariously fresh take on the comedy-drama genre stars award-winning actress Tuva Novotny (#1 Netflix movie The Abyss, Annihilation) (Trailer) (Tuva Novotny Interviews Available)

·         Mon., Oct 14, 21, 28: ‘Max Verstappen Races into the US’ – Five documentaries in English with F1’s record-breaking, superstar racing driver make their US debut (10/14 Max Verstappen: Off the Beaten Track, Verstappen: Master of the Track; 10/21 Max’s Machine, F1 Talks with Max Verstappen; and 10/28 F1 2023: Champion Becoming a Legend)

·         Thurs., Oct 24: Secrets – Award-winning director Kaspar Munk’s contemporary family drama series starring Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones, Uncharted), Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity), and Evin Ahmad (Who Is Erin Carter?) Trailer (Pilou Asbæk and Kaspar Munk Interviews Available)

·         Thurs., Oct 31: The Box – A gripping, English-language psychological thriller starring Anna Friel (Marcella) and Peter Stormare (John Wick 2, Fargo) Trailer

About Viaplay:

The Viaplay add-on streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films. Viaplay’s US content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries.

Now available:

·         Nordic Noir/Crime Dramas: BBC Nordic Noir End of Summer; Lars Mikkelsen in Face to Face, an intense interrogation drama; Murderesses, a gripping Polish crime thriller; Furia S1&2, a hit political thriller; Veronika, a psychological thriller with a supernatural twist; Trom, a mystery set in the picturesque Faroe Islands; Detective Maria Kallo S1&2, based on the bestselling book series; Darkness: Those Who Kill S1-3, a hugely popular Nordic Noir series; and Black Sands, a dark, popular Icelandic mystery; as well as all three films from the renowned Millennium/The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy

·         Dramas: Timely, isolationist drama The Fortress, starring Russell Tovey; The Architect, the award-winning dystopian dramedy starring Eili Harboe (Succession) and called “vicious and funny” by The New York Times; International Emmy-nominated The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen starring Connie Nielsen (Gladiator); and Swedish ‘TV Drama of the Year’ nominee Limbo

·         Young Adult Series: Provocative dramas Threesome, S1-2 and Delete Me, S1-2 and International Emmy®-nominated, coming of age LGBTQ+ series One of the Boys  

·         Documentaries: Haunting true crime docuseries Under the Radar – Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer operating in America; 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 remote location; sports documentaries on footballers Bendtner, Cody Gakpo, and Haaland; and Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled, a star-studded, intimate portrait of the legendary actress.