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Following a provocative and fun start to the fall season with the exclusive US debuts of the dark, offbeat comedy In the Name of Love (Mondays, 9/8-29, Trailer) and the feel-good true story behind a top 1980s Swedish pop band led by future Roxette founder Per Gessle with Sounds of Summer (Feature Film, 9/18, Trailer), Viaplay U.S. announces the exclusive October slate featuring U.S. premiere dates and trailers for prestigious, award-winning European TV series, feature films and docs:

• A Life’s Worth (US Premiere, Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 27) – This riveting, landmark drama series follows young soldiers thrown into Bosnia's brutal conflict in 1993, as it navigates the treacherous line between duty and humanity and explores the resilience and bonds that form in the face of conflict. Co-starring Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later) (Trailer) (Cast Interviews Available)
• Little Did I Know (Feature Film, US Premiere, Thurs., Oct. 16) -  Based on the director’s two bestselling novels, this award-winning film just debuted in Sweden theaters last week to rave reviews and stars one of the country’s most popular actresses, Alexandra Rapaport (The Sandhamn Murders, No Time to Mourn, Veronika), as it follows one woman's journeys of self-discovery spanning two life stages (50 and 15), offering a painful yet hopeful view on love. (Trailer) (Cast Interviews Available)
• Crime Scene Sweden, Season 12 (US Premiere, Thurs., Oct. 9) - Ice-cold, brutal, and unfathomable. The popular true crime docuseries returns with a rare, in-depth look into eight murder cases that shook Sweden to its core.
• Darkness: Those Who Kill, Season 4 (New to Viaplay, Thurs., Oct. 2-23) - The most recent season of one of the biggest ongoing Nordic Noir series follows the murder investigation of a young gang member recently released from prison. (Trailer)

The detailed October highlights for the Viaplay streaming service are below. Please watch and consider covering our exclusive US premieres featuring the very best in European and Nordic television.

SPOTLIGHT: DRAMA

A Life’s Worth – Wartime drama inspired by true conflict

Exclusive US Premiere

Thursday, October 30 (two episodes at launch then one episode per week through Thursday, November 27)

Trailer

Festival Acclaim: Series Mania 2025 (International Panorama Nominee) and Sarajevo Film Festival 2025 (Official Selection)

Interview Opps: Cast/Creatives including Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later, No Time to Mourn, upcoming Hunger Games prequel)

Inspired by the first Swedish UN battalion in Bosnia in 1993, the gripping character drama series follows brave Swedish soldiers thrown into Bosnia's brutal conflict - navigating the treacherous line between duty and humanity.

Delving into the lives of those who voluntarily ventured into the heart of conflict, some driven by duty, others by the prospect of adventure, the series follows four young soldiers - Forss, Babic, Strand and Kilpinen – during their first overseas service in the tangled and bloody conflict in the Balkans. The mission proves impossible to solve by peaceful means alone. They are accompanied by their battalion commander Andreasson, who is torn between the desire to intervene and the duty to follow orders. It's a story of human brutality and difficult moral decisions, but also of strong friendship, love and trust.

A Life’s Worth is infused with high suspense, deep emotion, and life-or-death stakes. Inspired by true events and Magnus Ernström’s novel ‘A Half Year, an Entire Life’, the series offers a rare, firsthand perspective on the Bosnian War. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of warfare, A Life’s Worth explores the resilience, moral dilemmas, and bonds that form in the face of conflict, making it a deeply human and universally relevant story.

This landmark drama is directed by Ahmed Abdullahi (Top Dog) and features an incredible ensemble cast including Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later, No Time to Mourn), Erik Enge (Tigers, Exit End of Summer), Johan Rheborg (The Glass Dome, Sunny Side), Maxwell Cunningham (Top Dog, Blinded), and Toni Prince (Agent Hamilton). (6 episodes x 44’, Swedish, English, Serbian and Serbo-Croatian with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: FEATURE FILM

Little Did I Know – Critically-acclaimed feature film on love

Exclusive US Premiere

Thursday, October 16

Trailer

Festival Acclaim: ‘Best Film’ winner at Monte-Carlo TV Festival (Golden Nymph)

“Irresistibly touching divorce drama… a warm, tender, and brutally honest portrayal of how old and new pain shapes us…. a quietly entertaining, reflective and tangibly human depiction of the downsides of love” -Moviezine

“Alexandra Rapaport is brilliant… a bit feel-good and a bit Bridget Jones.” -Swedish Radio

Interview Opps: Alexandra Rapaport and creatives

Starring one of Sweden’s most popular actresses, Alexandra Rapaport (The Sandhamn Murders, No Time to Mourn, Veronika) and directed by Martina Haag whose two bestselling books are the basis for the film, Little Did I Know follows one woman's intertwined journeys of self-discovery at 15 and 50, offering a painful, yet hopeful and edifying view on love.

Petra (Rapaport), 50, seems to have it all: the perfect marriage, a successful career and two wonderful children. But everything unravels when she discovers that her husband is having an affair and wants a divorce. In turn as she looks back at her teenage self, we get to know Petra (Ella Hammarsten Liedberg, Seaside Hotel) at 15, a rowdy young woman, in the pursuit of true happiness and love. It’s a powerful story about becoming the person you were always meant to be. (Feature Film, 100 minutes, Swedish with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARY

Crime Scene Sweden, Season 12 (Svenska Fall) – Hit true crime docuseries

Exclusive US Premiere

Thursday, October 9

Awards: Three-time nominee for ‘Best Factual’ at Kristallen TV Awards (Swedish Emmys)

Ice-cold, brutal, and unfathomable. The popular true crime docuseries returns with a rare, in-depth look into eight murder cases that shook Sweden to its core.

Each episode of this gripping series dives deep into a notorious crime, unraveling the story through courtroom audio, press conferences, and news footage. Through exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses, family members, lawyers, police, and journalists, we offer a vivid and immersive look at the investigation as it unfolded, piece by piece. By the end of every episode, viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of the case and discover new, untold details that shed fresh light on these infamous crimes.

Episode Titles: A Scream in the Night, Beneath the Surface, Secret Operation, Blood Ties, The Punk Murder, The Man in the Field

The Pyromaniac, and The Dating League

(8 episodes x 42’, Swedish with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: NORDIC NOIR

Darkness: Those Who Kill, Season 4 – Hugely popular Nordic Noir

New to Viaplay

Thursday, October 2 (Episodes 1-2, two episodes per week through October 23)

Trailer

One of the most popular Nordic Noir series is back with eight gripping episodes, with seasons 1-3 also available to binge. In Season 4, when the young gang member Patrick is released after doing time in jail, he hails a cab and heads out to celebrate with his friends. But as soon as Patrick leaves the bar, he gets shot in the chest by an unknown shooter. The killing of Patrick marks the beginning of a spectacular murder mystery in the Øresund region, as it examines the question of when criminals are truly done serving time for their misdeeds, and whether the hunt for justice can be taken too far.

Louise Bergstein (Natalie Madueño)– who is still dating Frederik (Simon Sears, Secrets We Keep) – gets involved with the case when it becomes clear to Frederik that this incident is not the simple gang retaliation it might initially appear to be. With the help of her mentor, the experienced Swedish investigator Gunnar Nymark, Louise creates a profile that points them in the direction of an organized, determined, and ruthless murderer. Only when a controversial lawyer with clear connections to Patrick and his affiliated gang ends up dead does Louise manage to identify the murderer... And an intense search to capture him begins. (8 episodes x 45’, Danish with English subtitles)

RECENT PREMIERES / AVAILABLE TO BINGE IN OCTOBER

• In the Name of Love (US Premiere, Mondays, Sep. 8-29) – A dark, offbeat comedy based on the shocking and unusual real life of award-winning Norwegian director Bård Breien and his father’s success in the porn industry. Going back and forth between the 1970s and 1990s, this captivating coming-of-age drama unfolds a sharp, emotional, and humor-filled true portrait of love, identity, and family myths unraveling in real time. (Trailer)
• Sounds of Summer (Sommartider, Feature Film) – Feel-good true story behind 1980s Swedish pop sensations Gyllene Tider –led by Per Gessle, later to become the co-founder and main songwriter of iconic pop duo Roxette. (Trailer)
• 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)

• Chaos – Called “Dramedy with verve…brisk and frisky” (The New York Times), and akin to a more romantic Danish The Morning Show, the series follows the chaotic life and modern love story of a host of a popular morning program. (Trailer)
• The Hunt - Called "a milestone in Dutch television history," this award-winning, spine-chilling crime drama is inspired by the real-life murder of Marianne Vaatstra, a case that gripped the Netherlands for more than a decade. (Trailer)
• The Bunker - A chilling and shocking new true-crime docuseries about a woman who survived a torturous abduction and confronts her past trauma. (Trailer)
• 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. (The New York Times ‘Best International Shows’ of 2024 selection)

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

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