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Begin your fall with a visit to the Nordics through more must-see, under-the-radar international series/films on Viaplay US. Following August’s upcoming return of Swedish Emmys’ ‘Best Youth Drama’ nominee Live Life (August 28, S1 Trailer), Viaplay’s September U.S. slate features the exclusive Stateside premieres of can’t-miss European TV series, feature films and docs:

·         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, US Premiere, Feature Film, Thursday, Sep. 18) – Feel-good true story behind Swedish pop sensation Gyllene Tider – one of the most successful bands in Sweden ever – and led by Per Gessle, who would become the co-founder of Roxette. (Trailer)

·         The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt (US Premiere, English, Thurs., Sep. 25) - Swedish super-chef Niklas Ekstedt goes on an international culinary adventure to unravel the secrets of longevity by visiting so-called “blue zones”, where the life expectancy figures of reaching 100 are exceptionally high compared to other areas in towns in the U.S., Italy, Japan, Greece, and more. (Trailer)

The detailed September 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.

Viaplay September 2025

Exclusive US Premieres

In the Name of Love

Sounds of Summer

The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt

SPOTLIGHT: COMEDY DRAMA

In the Name of Love – Darkly funny dramedy based on a shocking true story

Monday, September 8 (Episodes 1 & 2, two new episodes every Monday thru September 29) - Exclusive US Premiere

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Based on the untold story of award-winning director Bård Breien’s (The Art of Negative Thinking) unconventional childhood, this bold, bittersweet and offbeat eight-part series follows the Bang family who built their fortune through underground porn in conservative 1970s Norway. 

Blending coming-of-age drama, dark comedy, and emotional family reckoning, In the Name of Love charts the rise and fall of a family empire built on adult entertainment from the 1970s into the 1990s—through the VHS boom, censorship crackdowns, and shifting social norms. What unfolds is a sharp, emotional, and humor-filled true portrait of love, identity, and family myths unraveling in real time.   

As the series kicks off in the 1990s, one of their sons, Balder, hopes for a peaceful family gathering at his daughter’s baptism—until his estranged father, Lars, arrives uninvited, dragging decades of buried secrets back into the open. What follows is a provocative, heartfelt journey through the past of two brothers – Balder and Bjørnar (their grownup roles played by real-life brothers Jakob and Jonas Oftebro) raised by two very different parents: Lars, a wealthy porn businessman who viewed eroticism as a political and social protest, and their mother, Anne-Lise, a discreet feminist and primary school teacher determined to keep the business a secret. The series also stars popular Norwegian actors Maria Bonnevie (Another Round) and Trond Espen Seim (Mammon).

(Viaplay Original Drama Series, 8 x 30 mins episodes, Norwegian with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: FEATURE FILM

Sounds of Summer (Sommartider) – True story behind one of Sweden’s most successful bands

Thursday, September 18 – Exclusive US Premiere

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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 – one of the most successful bands in Sweden ever –and led by Per Gessle, who would become the co-founder of Roxette.

Directed by Per Simonsson and named after their most popular song (Sommartider), the film follows the band’s rise to fame, beginning with the young Per Gessle’s passion and obsession for music, which 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 he can achieve.

(Film x 97 mins, Swedish with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: DOCUMENTARY

The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt – Charming documentary with celebrity chef

Thursday, September 25 - Exclusive US 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 treks to Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, Greece, and the U.S., meeting locals and experts to discuss life, food and aging. These encounters inspire him to create new recipes he cooks with the locals.

(English Docuseries, 6 x 45 mins episodes)

RECENT PREMIERES / AVAILABLE TO BINGE IN SEPTEMBER

·         Live Life, Season 2 - The return of Swedish Emmys’ ‘Best Youth Drama’ nominee following the emotional and uplifting story of a young woman facing cancer,’ featuring guest star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) (S1 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)

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

·         Bullshit - The powerful, award-winning story of a group of lost and rebellious youths in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The drama series delves into the darkly exciting, but dangerous world of bikers as a passionate love story unfolds. (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)

Check Out Viaplay’s Best of 2024 selections, including the binge titles above as well as ‘Best Thriller’ The Fortress, ‘Best Nordic Noir’ End of Summer, ‘Best Fantasy’ Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, ‘Best Feature Film’ Listen Up!, and ‘Best Sports Doc’ Max Verstappen: Anatomy of a Champion’

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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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