Viaplay is now available to view in the UK 9 July 2024 an Amazon Prime add-on from 9 July 2024 we’re delighted to share July 2024 highlights.

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Premieres & Exclusives

Threesome, Season 2 – Hit Drama Series

Tuesday 9 July – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full Series x 8 episodes)

S1 Trailer

Threesome, the hugely popular Viaplay drama series created by Lisa Linnertorp (The Bridge, Sthlm Requiem), was a huge hit on Channel 4 and now the brand-new second series gets its UK premiere exclusively on Viaplay on 9 July 2024.

Season 1 followed the aftermath of Siri (Matilda Källström, Love & Anarchy) and David (Simon Lööf, Börje) sharing a passionate night with French art student Camille. Season two of the thrilling London-set series kicks off right after the dramatic finale of the first series.  David discovers Siri's infidelity with John (Lucien Laviscount, Emily in Paris) and, after confronting her, moves in with his friend Mario (Kit Johansson Walker, Toppen). Soon David meets Joanna and they develop a connection. As David grapples with his feelings for Siri and Joanna, it culminates in a conversation with Siri about whether he wants to start fresh with her or move on with Joanna.

Emily Renée (The Power), Cat White (Ten Percent), Sam Brennan (Loki) and Kerry Bennett (We Die Young) also star. Season 1 stars Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris) and Amy Huberman (Broadchurch). Both series are available to binge now on Viaplay.

Murderesses – Gripping Crime Series from Poland’s Most Popular Crime Novelist

Monday 22 July – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full series x 6 Episodes)

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“A truly sensational series… a lot of surprising twists and turns… brilliantly written” – Świat Seriali

Inspired by Katarzyna Bonda's bestselling true crime book, this darkly gripping Polish series follows a rookie police officer who uncovers treacherous family secrets. It gets its UK premiere on 22 July on Viaplay – all six episodes available to binge.

Police academy graduate Karolina (Maja Pankiewicz) is the only woman in her department and is determined to prove herself.  Not only must she take on street criminals, but there’s also the added challenge of toxic masculinity within the force.

Karolina must also deal with a crime much closer to home… her father, a former officer who took on organised crime, is missing without a trace. Despite warnings from her superiors, she desperately searches for answers and soon uncovers the shocking truth… Karolina quickly realises she'll have to get her hands dirty to defeat the evil she's up against.

Directed by Kristoffer Rus (Too Old for Fairy Tales) the series features a stellar line-up of European talent including Izabela Kuna, Eliza Rycembel and Mateusz Kmiecik.

Polish with English subtitles.

Call Me Dad, Season 1 – Modern Danish Comedy Series

Monday 29 July – Exclusive UK (Full series x 6 Episodes)

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Based on an original idea by Vikings favourite Alex Høgh Andersen (Darkness: Those Who Kill) and his best friend Magnus Haugaard (Guilt), who also play the leads, this entertaining Danish comedy is a must-watch.

Nominated for Best Comedy Series at Series Mania, it offers an uplifting, funny and inspiring tale of what happens when your friends get too close to your family. All six episodes are available to binge on Viaplay from 29 July.

What would you do if your best friend dated your mum? This series dives into the hilarious and heartwarming chaos that ensues when Emil's (Andersen) best friend, Viktor (Haggard), does just that. Non-confrontational Emil and self-assured Viktor have done everything together, even launching a sustainable catering company. But when Viktor starts a relationship with Emil's mother, Helle (Ellen Hillingsø), Emil struggles to cope. To avoid conflict, he buries his feelings, leading to a series of awkward and comedic situations. As Viktor and Helle move in together and talk about starting a new family, Emil's patience and acceptance are pushed to their limits...

Danish with English subtitles.

1992: The Top Game – Sports Docuseries

Monday, 22 July – Exclusive UK Premiere (Full Series x 3 Episodes)

The extraordinary journey of Poland's underdog 1992 Olympic football team, from local clubs to Olympic glory, rewriting a new chapter in their nation's sports history with winning the silver medal at the Barcelona Olympic Games. Polish with English subtitles)

July 2024 full line-up 

Monday 9 July (Launch Date)

Threesome Season 2 (Series 1 & 2 Complete Box set)
This hit drama series sees a London-based couple contend with love, lust and regret after a passionate threesome alters their relationship. Starring Matilda Källström (Love & Anarchy) and Simon Lööf (Börje). (6 Episodes)

All Exclusive Season 1
Inspiring interview series sees Danish comedian Casper Christensen delve into the pivotal moments of a range of international figures, from pop culture icons to former leaders as he spends 24 hours with them. Season 1 features Iben Hjejle, Sofie Linde, former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, and singer Medina. (4 Episodes)

Henrik the Outsider
This gripping docuseries shines a light on the extraordinary life of controversial and successful alpine ski racer Henrik Kristoffersen, following him and his team through one of the most dramatic seasons of his career. (6 Episodes)

Human to Human

A powerful 10-part docuseries by renowned Polish filmmakers Kacper Lisowski (Judges Under Pressure), Zuzanna Solakiewicz (15 Corners of the World) and Paweł Deląg (Schindler's List) explores the resilience and humanity of Ukrainian refugees and their Polish hosts amid the Russian invasion.

(10 Episodes)

Life After Catwalk
A follow-up to the hit documentary film Catwalk, this 60-minute documentary follows the group’s journey as they continue to defy societal expectations and pursue their dreams of becoming fashion models. (Feature Documentary)

Varg Veum Season 1 & 2

Norwegian crime drama based on the best-selling novels by Gunnar Staalesen, follows private detective Varg Veum (Trond Espen Seim, The Thing) as he solves mysterious cases at the same time as the police – but in his own inimitable way. (6 Episodes per season)

Monday 15 July

Gold Run (Gulltransporten)

The most successful and streamed Viaplay Original film dramatises the true story of a daring WWII mission to smuggle Norway's gold out of the Nazi’s reach. Stars a stellar Nordic cast, including Jon Øigarden and Sven Nordin. (Feature Film)

Monday 22 July

Murderesses Season 1

Inspired by Katarzyna Bonda's bestselling true crime novel, this gripping Polish series follows officer Karolina (Maja Pankiewicz) as she faces toxic masculinity, battles street criminals and unearths treacherous family secrets. (6 Episodes)

1992: The Top Game

Fascinating sports documentary chronicles Poland's 1992 Olympic football team's extraordinary rise from local clubs to Olympic silver medallists, marking a new era in Polish sports history. (3 Episodes)

Monday 29 July

Call Me Dad Season 1

In this entertaining Danish comedy series, chaos ensues when Emil's best friend starts dating his mum. Based on an idea by and starring Alex Høgh Andersen (Vikings) and Magnus Haugaard (Guilt). (6 Episodes)

Screeners and talent interviews are available on request

Viaplay is available in the UK as an Amazon Prime Video Channels add on

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: 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