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Premieres & Exclusives

Murdering Love  – True Crime Docuseries

UK Premiere

Monday 1 December (Episodes 1 & 2)

Monday 8 December (Episodes 3 & 4)

Trailer

From an executive producer of hit documentary Surviving R. Kelly, this chilling new true crime documentary series from Viaplay charts the course of crimes where passion turns to peril and love becomes lethal. In Murdering Love, four devastating real-life stories reveal how seemingly perfect romances spiral into obsession, betrayal and murder. From the sweeping forests of Härjedalen and the quiet towns of Värmland, to Skåne’s windswept coast and the idyllic Åland Islands – each case exposes how devotion can change to devastation.

Through candid interviews, detailed police files and shocking reconstructions, the series retraces each journey from falling in love, to its fatal fallout. Investigators, witnesses and surviving family members bring to light red flags, hidden motives and chilling evidence that finally brings these killers to justice. 

Murdering Love is a sobering exploration of when the heart’s deepest desires turn deadly.

(True Crime Docuseries, 4 x 42 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

The Beach Hotel Season 4 – Crime Drama Series

UK Premiere

Monday 15 December (Episodes 1 – 4)

Monday, 22 December (Episodes 5 – 8)

Trailer

For The White Lotus fans seeking a new suspense and drama filled holiday mystery location, check into The Beach Hotel – a sun-soaked European resort where luxury hides secrets, lies and desire. From Swedish Queen of Crime Camilla Läckberg, the much-loved soap opera and mystery series dives deeper into danger in its gripping fourth outing, as the seaside sanctuary faces fresh turmoil and long-buried truths resurface. Following the shocking assassination attempt on journalist Jackob Hallberg, Lovisa (Hanna Asp – The Circle) is desperate to conceal her real identity – taking extreme measures to cover her tracks and silence those who might expose her connection to Vendela’s (Jenny Ulving McCabe – The Invisible) real daughter.

As wedding bells ring for Sebastian (Filip Wolfe Sjunnesson – Eagles) and Marianne (Irina Eidsvold Tøien – Thelma, The Innocents), their happiness is overshadowed by tragedy when a secret illness is uncovered. Meanwhile, the arrival of Lilja in the Strandhotellet kitchen stirs new emotions and feelings for Carl, the kitchen manager’s son. As ghosts of the past rise again, Werner’s (Samuel Fröler – Nobel) grip on the hotel begins to slip and Hanna (Nadja Sofi – NCIS: Hawai’i) gets closer to discovering Lovisa’s true identity – will she learn the shocking truth before it’s too late?

Book your stay at The Beach Hotel for a sun-soaked addictive blend of glamour, intrigue and high-stakes drama where secrets, lies and love collide. Camilla Läckberg is a bestselling author of over 35 million books, published in more than 60 countries.

(Crime Drama Series 8 x 42 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

The Wolf War  – Compelling two-part documentary

UK Premiere

Monday 29 December

The Wolf War is a gripping new documentary series from Viaplay that explores one of Scandinavia’s most explosive and divisive conflicts. Journalist and host Anders Kvaal ventures deep into the heart of the fierce and often lawless battle over wolves in Scandinavia – a conflict that has torn communities apart and ignited a war between conservationists and hunters. With unprecedented access to both sides, Kvaal exposes the hidden networks, dangerous ideologies and shadowy power struggles that fuel this ongoing fight.

Through tense encounters and rare insider interviews, the series reveals more than just a dispute on wildlife, but a battle of identity, survival and belief. Behind the howls lies a story of money, politics and moral conviction that will leave viewers questioning where the real predators lie. 

Raw, powerful and unflinching The Wolf War takes you to the frontline of Europe’s most controversial wildlife battle.

(Docuseries, 2 x 43 mins episodes)

Norwegian with English subtitles

Vanguard  – Drama Series

UK Premiere

Monday 1 December (Continues weekly, Box Set available 15 December)

Awards – Won Best Actor and nominated for Best Drama and Best Supporting Actor at Swedish Emmys the Kristallen Awards 2025

Trailer

Inspired by the tumultuous and innovative life of Jan Stenbeck, the man who paved the way for Vodafone and Rupert Murdoch’s Sky TV model, comes Vanguard a Viaplay Exclusive five-part drama series. A real-life Succession story starring Jakob Oftebro (In The Name of Love, Agent Hamilton), it follows the rise of a visionary disruptor who turned family feuds into a media empire that reshaped Nordic TV, inspired global players and charts the personal sacrifices that come with immense power.

At 35, Jan Stenbeck (Oftebro) appears to have it all: a prestigious career at Morgan Stanley, a glamorous life in New York City and a budding romance with American socialite Merrill McCloud (Zoe Boyle – Downton Abbey, Frontier). When tragedy strikes at home in Sweden, he’s pulled into the heart of his family’s industrial empire Kinnevik and headlong into conflict. As his bold ideas collide with his sibling’s traditional approach, including sister Margaretha (Malin Crépin), Jan puts his relentless ambition to use determined to reshape the Nordic media and telecom landscape. He goes on to break Sweden’s telephone monopoly and launch TV3 – Scandinavia’s first commercial channel.

But building an empire comes at a cost and behind the boardroom bravado lies a story of loneliness, ambition and the heavy price of progress. Vanguard is the story of one man who revolutionised modern media and the trials, tribulations and sacrifices that came with it.

(Drama Series, 5 x 45 mins episodes)

Swedish/English with English subtitles

December 2025 full line-up

1 December

Vanguard – Episode 3 (Drama Series)

A real-life Succession story – Vanguard charts the rise of Jan Stenbeck (Jakob Oftebro), the visionary who revolutionised Nordic TV, built a media empire, and discovered that power always comes at a price.

(Drama Series, 5 x 45 mins epiosdes)

Swedish/English with English subtitles

Murdering Love – Episodes 1 & 2 (True Crime Docuseries)

Four gripping real-life stories reveal how seemingly perfect romances spiral into obsession, betrayal and murder. From the sweeping forests of Härjedalen and the quiet towns of Värmland, to Skåne’s windswept coast and the idyllic Åland Islands – each case exposes how devotion can twist into destruction.

(True Crime Docuseries, 4 x 42 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

The Ambassador – Full Series (Comedy Series) (Trailer)

At the Swedish embassy in Mexico City, the staff try to do everything to promote the image of Sweden. But for the selfish ambassador Thomas Hofwander, it is mainly about promoting himself.

(Comedy, 10 x 22 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

8 December

Vanguard – Episode 4 (Drama Series)

Swedish/English with English subtitles

Murdering Love – Episodes 3 & 4 (True Crime Docuseries) (Full Box Set available)

Swedish with English subtitles

15 December

Vanguard – Episode 5 (Drama Series) (Full Box Set available)

Swedish/English with English subtitles

The Beach Hotel Season 4 – Episodes 1 – 4 (Crime Drama Series)

Camilla Läckberg’s hit Swedish drama The Beach Hotel returns with more secrets, scandal and suspense. The much-loved mystery series dives deeper into danger in its gripping fourth outing, as the seaside sanctuary faces fresh turmoil and long-buried truths resurface.

(Crime Drama Series 8 x 42 mins episodes)

Swedish with English subtitles

22 December

The Beach Hotel Season 4 – Episodes 5 – 8 (Crime Drama Series) (Full Box Set available)

Swedish with English subtitles

The American Runestone – Series 1 & 2 (History Docuseries) (Trailer)

The fast-paced documentary series follows the journey of Fargo actor Peter Stormare and history enthusiast Elroy Balgaard as they set out to solve the mystery surrounding the Kensington Runestone – an artifact that, if proven authentic, will rewrite the history of North America.

(Docuseries, 12 x 45 mins episodes)

English

29 December

The Wolf War – Full Series (History Docuseries)

Follows journalist and host Anders Kvaal as he ventures deep into the heart of the fierce and often lawless battle over wolves in Scandinavia – a conflict that has torn communities apart and ignited a war between conservationists and hunters.

(Docuseries, 2 x 43 mins episodes)

Norwegian with English subtitles

Screeners and talent interviews are available upon request.

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AVAILABLE TO BINGE NOW ON VIAPLAY 

1.       A Life’s Worth – This riveting, landmark drama series follows young soldiers thrown into Bosnia's brutal conflict in 1993, as they navigate the treacherous line between duty and humanity and explore the resilience and bonds that form in the face of conflict. (Trailer)

2.       Meaning of Life – In Season 2 of Meaning of Life, two sisters’ worlds are upended when their estranged mother returns, reigniting old wounds and sparking new beginnings in this warm, witty exploration of modern adulthood. (Trailer)

3.       Home Invasion – The series tells the story of two burglars who break into a house and find themselves face to face with an absurd close encounter. (Trailer)

4.       Little Did I Know – Based on two bestselling novels, this award-winning film stars Alexandra Rapaport as Petra at two pivotal ages: at 50, her seemingly perfect life unravelling as she discovers her husband’s affair and impending divorce, and at 15 (Ella Hammarsten Liedberg) where we revisit her youthful pursuit of love and identity. It is one woman’s journey of self-discovery offering a painful yet hopeful view on love. (Trailer)

5.       Rebus - Based on Ian Rankin’s novels and adapted by Gregory Burke, Richard Rankin stars as brilliant but self-destructive Detective Sergeant John Rebus. Recovering from personal tragedy, he’s pulled into Edinburgh’s violent underworld, where a turf war, a criminal brother and a deadly feud with kingpin Big Ger Cafferty force him to choose between family and duty.

6.       Darkness: Those Who Kill Season 4 - The latest season of one of the most popular Nordic Noir series follows the murder investigation of a young gang member recently released from prison. The case unfolds into a complex, morally fraught murder mystery that spans the Øresund region and challenges notions of justice and retribution. (Trailer)

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: Provocative drama Threesome, Seasons 1-2; 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