Nordic Watchlist previews and reviews The Swedish Connection highlighting the cast, directors, and shares their review of the new Netflix film. Continue reading The Swedish Connection (Den svenska länken) – inspiring World War Two biopic from Netflix
Nordic Watchlist reviews Hjem – Marijana Jankovic’s feature length debut which will screen at Rotterdam Film Festival this month Continue reading Hjem – Marijana Jankovic’s feature length debut at Rotterdam Film Festival
Was “read more” one of your New Year’s resolutions? Nordic Watchlist has scoured publishers’ catalogues to share 8 new Nordic novels for 2026 to look out for. Continue reading 8 New Nordic Novels for 2026
Were you a fan of Fatal Crossing last year? Nora Sand is back in The Pushover – the latest TV adaptation from Lone Theil’s gripping crime series. Reuniting cast and director from Fatal Crossing, this is a standalone tale that looks at abuse of trust in the #MeToo era. Don’t expect fast pace action here though, this latest Danish import is very much a slow burn. Continue reading TV Series Review: Nora Sand is back in The Pushover on Walter Presents
The countdown is on to March 26, when Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole hits Netflix. Nordic Watchlist shares 5 reasons why we are so excited Continue reading Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole: 5 Reasons Why We’re Excited
Nordic film and television has become almost synonymous with crime stories. Perhaps we enjoy the oxymoron of the world’s happiest and friendliest countries being splattered with blood, fuelled by anger and lust. Writer/director Christoffer Boe’s Special Unit: The First Murder … Continue reading Special Unit: The First Murder – Alex Høgh Andersen stars in gritty 1920s crime thriller
Looking for the next big Scandinavian thriller or Scandi-drama? Nordic Watchlist has curated the definitive guide to the new Nordic TV Series for 2026. Our 2026 lineup features highly anticipated releases already confirmed for production, alongside insider looks at what … Continue reading New Nordic TV Series for 2026
Nordic Watchlist reviews Viaplay’s new series Scenes After A Marriage which arrives on both the US and UK streamer this month. Continue reading Scenes After A Marriage – Separation is messy in Viaplay’s new drama
Nordic Watchlist shares their review of Joachim Trier’s recent masterpiece Sentimental Value – which has picked up 9 Academy Award Nominations. Continue reading Why Sentimental Value is a Must-See Film
Stayer is the kind of drama that quietly nestles under the skin and stays there. Fittingly, given its title. It traces the messy aftershocks of grief and the fitful, fragile work of rebuilding. The series balances character-driven storytelling with an … Continue reading Stayer – Viaplay’s music-based drama takes on complex family relationships and grief
It has come to that time of year, and the Nordic Watchlist team have put their heads together to share some of the favourite and best Nordic TV shows of 2025. Continue reading Best Nordic TV Shows of 2025
The perfect way to get in the mood for Christmas! Nordic Watchlist reviews Season 3 of the much loved Norwegian TV Series, Home For Christmas, out on Netflix today. Continue reading Home for Christmas Season 3 – Netflix’s delightfully cosy festive romance is back
The final pages have been turned, the last review written, and so it’s that time of year to reflect and share Nordic Watchlist’s Top 10 Best Nordic Books of 2025. Continue reading Best Nordic Books of 2025
Nordic Watchlist speak to Finnish director Marko Mäkilaakso about creating The Creeps – a nostalgic 80s festive horror. Continue reading Nordic Watchlist speak to The Creeps director Marko Mäkilaakso
Nordic Watchlist is delighted to welcome the incredibly talented Norwegian animator and director, Ida Melum. Known for her unique and expressive stop-motion style, Ida is the creative force behind the Annie and RTS award-winning short film Night of the Living Dread, and the highly anticipated, Academy Award-qualified new short, Ovary-Acting. Continue reading Animator Ida Melum on her new short ‘Ovary-Acting’
He’s a nice guy, a terrible person, a beautiful husband—and one of the most demanding characters an actor could ever face.
In our exclusive interview, Jakob Oftebro discusses the pressure and pleasure of portraying the complex media titan Jan Stenbeck. Continue reading Jakob Oftebro Shines in Viaplay’s Vanguard
Nordic Watchlist reviews The Lake by Jørn Lier Horst. Water washes away all sins the saying goes, but in Jørn Lier Horst’s latest Wisting novel, The Lake, an unusually hot Norwegian summer sees a dried lakebed become the stage for … Continue reading The Lake by Jørn Lier Horst – Book Review
Norwegian filmmaker Frøydis Fossli Moe sits down with Icelandic writer Jes Gíslason for Nordic Watchlist to talk about her creative journey, the projects that have defined her, and the experiences that continue to influence her work. Their conversation explores the path that led her into filmmaking, the inspirations behind her storytelling, and the ambitions shaping her next steps.
This interview continues Nordic Watchlist’s commitment to highlighting distinctive Nordic voices and the talent driving the region’s film and television scene. Continue reading Frøydis Fossli Moe: Journey of a Norwegian Filmmaker
Nordic Watchlist Reviews The Creeps, a love letter to ’80s cinema Finnish director Marko Mäkilaakso Continue reading Marko Mäkilaakso’s The Creeps: A Comedic homage
The trolls are back in town – Troll 2: Netflix’s Epic Sequel Reviewed In 2022, Roar Uthaug’s Troll arrived on its home of Netflix. Not to be confused with the 1986 cult film of the same name, nor 2010’s Troll … Continue reading Troll 2: Netflix’s Epic Sequel Reviewed
From family secrets and old grudges to chilling murders at a luxury ski resort, Hidden
In Memories, Viveca Sten’s latest installment of the Åre Murders, has it all. As the body count rises, discover why the past is never as far away as we think… Continue reading Hidden in Memories by Viveca Sten – Book Review
Nordic Watchlist reviews FOLKTALES by Oscar-nominated documentarians Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady In FOLKTALES, Oscar-nominated documentarians Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, One of Us) return with a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant portrait of adolescence, identity and the … Continue reading FOLKTALES – Going back to nature with this quietly emotional documentary
How do you hide a microphone on an actor when they aren’t wearing any clothes? We sat down with director Eirik Tveiten to discuss the making of his Oscar-qualified short film, Camping in Paradise. Continue reading Director Eirik Tveiten Discusses Humour and Nudity in Cinema
Nordic Watchlist reviews The Quiet Mother by Arnaldur Indridason The past often comes back to haunt us, but in the case of Arnaldur Indridason’s The Quiet Mother, the past returns not only to haunt but to exact vengeance. In a … Continue reading The Quiet Mother by Arnaldur Indridason – Book Review
Nordic Watchlist speaks to Swedish director Isabella Eklöf about working on the adaptation of The Death of Bunny Munro. Continue reading How Isabella Eklöf Transforms The Death of Bunny Munro
Sisu is back with its sequel; Sisu – Road to Revenge which hits UK cinemas from the 21s November. Who is ready to see more chaos with our Finnish action hero? Continue reading Sisu: Road To Revenge – Film Review
Nordic Watchlist reviews the Isabella Eklöf-directed series The Death of Bunny Munro When news arrived earlier this year that Nick Cave’s The Death of Bunny Munro was headed for a screen adaptation, we were immediately excited – largely thanks to … Continue reading The Death of Bunny Munro – A dream combination of a Nick Cave book adaptation, directed by Isabella Eklöf and starring Matt Smith
Vanguard is a bold, five-part dramatisation of Jan Stenbeck’s transformation from Wall Street financier to Nordic media tycoon. Directed by Goran Kapetanović (Caliphate, The Congregation) and written by Alex Haridi (Quicksand, Love & Anarchy), the show is based on Per Andersson’s biography Stenbeck: A Biography of a Successful Businessman. Continue reading Vanguard – Viaplay’s fiery new biopic is all about glamour and grit
Check out Nordic Watchlist’s The Winter Warriors book review. Churchill once said: “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Readers would do well to heed that advice when reading Olivier Norek’s The Winter Warriors, a … Continue reading The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek – Book Review
Johana Gustawsson’s Scars of Silence is a chilling, atmospheric crime novel set against the snowy backdrop of Lidingö, Sweden. When a Lucia Day tradition turns deadly, detectives Storm and Rehn must unravel secrets buried for 25 years. With vivid characters and a masterful blend of past and present, this story grips from the first page – a crime thriller that’s as human as it is haunting. Continue reading Scars of Silence by Johana Gustawsson – Book Review
