Viaplay December 2025 Exclusive U.S. Premieres Murdering Love The Beach Hotel, Season 4 The Wolf War Vanguard (boxset)

SPOTLIGHT: TRUE CRIME

Murdering Love - True crime docuseries showing love's dark side as passion turns deadly

Exclusive U.S. Premiere

Thursday, December 4 (two episodes at launch, then two episodes Dec. 11)

From an executive producer of hit documentary Surviving R. Kelly, this chilling new true crime documentary series from Viaplay charts the course of crimes from romance to ruin, where passion turns toxic, and love stories take a sinister turn. In Murdering Love, four wrenching real-life stories reveal how seemingly perfect romances spiral into obsession, betrayal and murder. Set in a different region each time - from the sweeping forest of Härjedalen and the quiet town of Värmland to Skåne's windswept coast and the idyllic Åland Islands - every case shows how devotion can so easily become 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 expose red flags, hidden motives and chilling evidence that finally brings these killers to justice.

In collaboration with investigative journalist John Mork (Under the Radar, The Bunker), Murdering Love is a sobering exploration of when the heart's deepest desires turn deadly.

Episodes:

· Maj and Åke - Maj meets Åke at a salon in Östersund and they begin a secret romance. But when they go public, jealousy turns love into a deadly plan.

· Johan and Emmelie - Johan meets Emmelie at the tavern, and not long after, they are married and have a child together. But then life takes a turn and they become bitter enemies - and it ends with a brutal murder.

· Stefan and Jens - Stefan and Jens meet online. They fall in love at first sight and immediately move in together, but somewhere along the way their love becomes dangerous. Suddenly, both of them are missing, and neither can be found.

· Bengt and Kicki - Every year Bengt and Kicki go to Malung to dance - but this year there will be no trip. After being married for 30 years, the wife is found lifeless in his home. The case divides the small community and leaves everyone with more questions than answers.

(True Crime Docuseries, 4 x 42 mins episodes, Swedish with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: SOAP CRIME DRAMA

The Beach Hotel, Season 4 - Mix of soap opera and mystery series

Exclusive U.S. Premiere

Thursday, December 11 with four episodes (final four episodes December 18)

Seasons 1-3 are now available to binge

For The White Lotus fans seeking a new suspense and drama filled vacation mystery location, check into The Beach Hotel - a sun-soaked European resort where luxury hides secrets, lies and desire. From Sweden's 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.

SPOTLIGHT: TIMELY DOCUMENTARY

The Wolf War - Current Affairs Docuseries

Exclusive U.S. Premiere

Thursday, December 18

The Wolf War is a gripping new documentary series from Viaplay exploring one of Scandinavia's most explosive and divisive conflicts - the killing of wolves. 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.

Every year, during the wolf hunting season, the deep forests of Norway and Sweden are swarming with hunters, activists, and police. The hunters see the wolf as a bloodthirsty beast and a threat to people living in the area. The activists see the hunt as an unfair slaughter of a beautiful animal. Kill or protect, both sides are willing to go extremely far to achieve their goal.

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. It uncovers a tale of threats, harassment, and clandestine organized networks, where money, power, and high-stakes politics lurk behind the scenes, shaping the fate of all involved. Raw, powerful and unflinching, The Wolf War takes you to the frontline of Europe's most controversial wildlife battle.

(2 x 43 mins episodes, Norwegian with English subtitles)

SPOTLIGHT: NEW BINGE

Vanguard - Award-winning, real-life Succession

Exclusive U.S. Premiere

Tuesday, December 9 (Full Season Available)

Awards: Kristallen Awards 2025 (Swedish Emmys) - win for Best Actor (Jakob Oftebro) and nominations for 'Best Drama' and 'Best Supporting Actor' (Malin Crépin) as well as Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2025 Best Series and Best Actor awards

Interview Opps: Stars Jakob Oftebro (Agent Hamilton, Oscar-nominated Kon-tiki, Netflix's upcoming The Case) and SAG-winner Zoe Boyle (Downton Abbey, Frontier)

The five-part, award-winning drama series features high-stakes deals, groundbreaking innovation, and fierce family rivalries. With a fast-paced, cinematic approach, the series follows the rise of a visionary disruptor who turned family feuds into a media empire that reshaped Nordic TV and inspired global players as well as the personal sacrifices behind power.

At 35, Jan Stenbeck (Jakob Oftebro, Black Crab, Agent Hamilton, Kon-tiki) 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). But when tragedy strikes his family in Sweden, he is thrust into a leadership role at Kinnevik, the family's esteemed industrial group.

What follows is a high-stakes battle between tradition and innovation, as Jan's visionary ideas clash with his siblings' conservative approach (Malin Crépin as sister Margaretha). His relentless ambition reshapes the Nordic media and telecom landscape - breaking Sweden's telephone monopoly and launching TV3, Scandinavia's first commercial channel. His bold strategies don't just transform the Nordic market, they influence global players, inspiring Rupert Murdoch's Sky TV model and laying the groundwork for Vodafone's rise.

However, his meteoric ascent comes at a cost. Haunted by loneliness and strained family ties, Jan's life is as tumultuous as it is transformative. Vanguard is the story of a visionary who revolutionized modern media but paid a personal price for his groundbreaking impact.

(5 episodes x 45', Swedish and English with English subtitles)

NEW TO VIAPLAY

American Runestone, Season 1 - English Historical Docuseries

Thursday, December 25

Pillar of truth or a stone-cold fake?

The fast-paced documentary series follows the journey of Fargo and Prison Break 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.

In 1898, Swedish immigrant Olof Ohman claimed to have found a runestone in Minnesota, left by Viking explorers more than two centuries before Columbus arrived in North America. Stormare travels through Minnesota to discover whether it's time for history to be rewritten. Born in the same region of Sweden as Olof Ohman, Stormare meets scholars, sceptics and sensationalists on a deeply personal and often humorous journey that leaves no stone unturned.

(English, 6 x 45 mins episodes)

RECENT PREMIERES / AVAILABLE TO BINGE IN DECEMBER

· A Life's Worth - Sweden's most ambitious war series to date. This riveting, landmark drama series follows young soldiers thrown into Bosnia's brutal conflict in 1993. Visually striking and emotionally charged, A Life's Worth is not just a war drama - it's a gripping exploration of duty, humanity, and the cost of peacekeeping in one of Europe's most devastating modern conflicts. Co-starring Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later) (Trailer)

· Meaning of Life, Season 2 - The award-winning comedy returns, blending warmth and humor with a poignant look at life's complexities and the gap between our deepest dreams and our daily realities. Nominated for 'Best Comedy' and winning 'Best Actress' (Helena af Sandeberg) at the 2025 Swedish Emmys (Kristallen Awards). (S2 Trailer)

· Little Did I Know (Feature Film, U.S. Premiere) - Based on the director's two bestselling novels, this award-winning film is the #1 Swedish film in Sweden's theaters in 2025 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 (ages 50 and 15), offering a painful yet hopeful view on love. (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, 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 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, three 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