[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM] Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.
[via press release from Viaplay]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series DOUBLE STAKES Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 On European Streamer Viaplay
Seen on Netflix Ukrainian
Newly released trailer:
Discover Europe like never before. Viaplay delivers Nordic noir, international thrillers, and exclusive originals that are sharper, darker, and more daring than anything you'll find elsewhere. Following next week's debut of acclaimed dark comedy The Stroke (Trailer, March 12), Viaplay features a bold new entry in the global crime drama landscape out of the Ukraine with Double Stakes.
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine. Seen on Netflix Ukraine, the intense, action-packed series makes its exclusive U.S. Premiere on Thurs., Mar 19 on Viaplay, the streaming home of premium European drama. Screeners are readily available upon request.
In the gritty, realistic tradition of classic cop dramas like The Shield and NYPD Blue, Double Stakes follows a soldier (Vlad Nikitiuk) who after being discharged from the front becomes a cop to challenge the circles of crime and corrupt officials in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Double Stakes | 8 episodes | Ukrainian with English subtitles | Exclusive U.S. premiere March 19 on Viaplay | Images HERE
Synopsis: On his first day home from the front, Igor Shvedov sees his older brother, the only person dear to him, murdered in front of him. Unexpectedly, he learns that his brother was an influential criminal mastermind and starts suspecting that the people in his circle are not at all who they pretend to be. To find his brother's killer, he joins the police and begins his war against organized crime and bent cops.
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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