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US/UK: Warm Dramedy Akin To a Danish ‘The Morning Show’ CHAOS Makes Exclusive US and UK Debuts in May on Viaplay

30 April 2025 - Last updated 8 May 2025

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Warm Dramedy Akin To a Danish ‘The Morning Show’

CHAOS

Makes Exclusive US Debut

Thursday, May 22, 2025

 

Exclusive UK Debut

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

on Viaplay

 

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Sparks fly on and off the air on a sagging morning TV show on the Viaplay Original series Chaos, which makes its exclusive debut in the U.S. on the Viaplay streaming service on Thursday, May 22, 2025, and in the U.K on Monday, May 19, 2025.

With the backdrop of a dysfunctional morning show facing dwindling ratings, Chaos follows the chaotic life and modern love story of Lise Jensen, Denmark's morning TV star anchor. Lise faces an unexpected crisis in her career and identity and faces the difficult choice between her predictable, picture-perfect life and the wild allure of an adventurous new man. Comfort or chaos awaits as her world is turned upside down.

When Lise learns her morning show may be canceled, she faces a crossroads in her love and work life. Should she continue with her successful career and marriage with her co-anchor Martin and have the children he so desperately wants? Or follow her own footsteps and risk throwing it away for potential true love, adventure, and the uncertainty it entails with the charming Johannes, who lives a simple life in his van on the Danish coast? Lise must decide if the seemingly perfect life she’s cultivated over the past decade is the life she truly wants.

Chaos features an outstanding cast led by Katrine Greis-Rosenthal (A Fortunate Man, A Taste of Hunger) as news show co-anchor Lise Jensen, Hadi Ka-Koush (The Bridge, Follow the Money) as husband and co-anchor Martin, Jacob Lohmann (The Promised Land, Darkness: Those Who Kill) as Johannes, and Amanda Collin (Raised by Wolves, A Horrible Woman) as Viktoria.

Based on an idea by Johanna Runevad (All and Eva) with lead writing by Emma Broström (STHLM Blackout, Limbo), Chaos (Kaos) is produced by Claudia Siesbye Halsted (Hooligan, Backstage) for Drive Studios. The series is directed by Lars Kaalund (Rita, The One and Only).

(Viaplay Original series, 8x30’series, Danish, w/English subtitles)

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COMING UP ON VIAPLAY US: 

·         10 Years of Max Verstappen (May 2) – An exclusive interview with Max looking back at his legendary, record-breaking first decade in redefining Formula 1

·         Jana, Marked for Life (May 8) - A Swedish psychological thriller and hit Nordic Noir based on a bestselling novel and aired on BBC4 (Trailer)

·         Haaland Conquers England and Haaland Breaking Ground (May 15) – Exclusive interviews with Norwegian sensation and Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland

·         Chaos (May 22) – Akin to a Danish The Morning Show, the series follows the chaotic life and modern love story of a host of a popular morning program

·         Crime Scene Sweden, Season 11 (May 29) - A rare, in-depth look into the murder cases that shook Sweden to its core

 

About Viaplay:

The Viaplay streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films from Scandinavia's largest and most recognized television/streaming platform. 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. On par with the best on television, Viaplay series feature first-rate production values, incredible scenery, award-worthy acting, and edge-of-your-seat storylines. Viaplay is available as an add-on subscription on Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Comcast Xfinity, and more for only $5.99 a month. All titles are available in their original language with English subtitles. Link: http://amazon.com/video/viaplayus

 

U.S. Press Contacts:

Chad Campbell, Head of PR, Viaplay SVOD – chad.campbell@viaplaygroup.com 

Eddie Ward, On behalf of Viaplay - 917-864-6446 / eddie@eddiewardPR.com 

 

Contacts

Chad Campbell

Head of PR, Viaplay North America, Germany, Poland, and the UK

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