How Isabella Eklöf Transforms The Death of Bunny Munro
Nordic Watchlist speaks to Swedish director Isabella Eklöf about working on the adaptation of The Death of Bunny Munro.
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Actor Edvin Ryding on His Role in ‘A Life’s Worth’
Nordic Watchlist caught up with Swedish actor Edvin Ryding during a break in filming his upcoming Hunger Games film. The Young Royals star, who has recently appeared in the 28 Years Later, is back on our screens in Viaplay’s A Life’s Worth which is available now on both Viaplay UK and USA.
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Gustaf Skarsgård on mud make up, life lessons and the perils of polarism in his new series To Cook A Bear
Gustaf Skarsgård on mud make up, life lessons and the perils of polarism as he discusses his role in Disney+ series To Cook A Bear with Nordic Watchlist
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The New Force – Netflix’s retro new crime drama
Nordic Watchlist reviews Netflix’s The New Force. This six-part series follows Carin, Siv and Ingrid as Sweden’s first female police officers who have to navigate the sexual politics of their time, as well as a dangerous new case.
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The Congregation Season 2: Release Date and What to Expect
In our final review before taking a summer break, Nordic Watchlist reviews The Congregation Season 2, which arrives on Viaplay in both the USA and UK this month
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Reviving Memories: A Father-Son Road Trip in ‘The Last Journey’
The Last Journey opens with a quiet simplicity: stark title cards. The Son. The Father. They are followed by the sterile whiteness of a hospital waiting room. An MRI machine hums ominously as Lars, the father, lies still, his son Filip holding his hand. It’s a clinical, almost cold beginning, but one that sets the… Continue reading Reviving Memories: A Father-Son Road Trip in ‘The Last Journey’
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Mafia – Viaplay’s tense new crime thriller
Viaplay has a decidedly gritty new offering coming to the platform. Mafia, a six-part drama thriller, centres around a community of smugglers and dealers from the former Yugoslavia, all of whom are using their new home in Stockholm to fund arms back home. Set against the backdrop of the Yugoslavian war, ethnic tensions permeate the… Continue reading Mafia – Viaplay’s tense new crime thriller
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Barracuda Queens Season 2 on Netflix: Everything Brilliant and Badass About the New Season
The Barracuda Queens are back on Netflix with Season 2! We cover everything brilliant and badass about the new season, including the cast, director, history behind the Barracuda Queens, and our review of the second season. Barracuda Queens Season Two – The Trailer Barracuda Queens Season Two – The Director Amanda Adolfsson is a Swedish… Continue reading Barracuda Queens Season 2 on Netflix: Everything Brilliant and Badass About the New Season
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Camilla Läckberg: Top 5 Must-Read Novels for New Fans
One of Sweden’s most successful authors, Camilla Läckberg is now reaching new fans with her TV series The Glass Dome screening on Netflix. Läckberg has sold over 35 million books in 60 countries and is rightly known as ‘The Queen of Swedish Noir’. Born in a small fishing village in Sweden, Läckberg wrote her first… Continue reading Camilla Läckberg: Top 5 Must-Read Novels for New Fans
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The Street Where I Live – Viaplay’s New Six Part Series
In times of tragedy, it is often said that having a community around you – be it family members, loved ones, friends or neighbours – is one of the most important things. Having a hub of people around you who care enough to go the extra mile (or even just help with the day to… Continue reading The Street Where I Live – Viaplay’s New Six Part Series
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Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
From the snow-covered mountains of Åre—where no one is safe—to the sun-soaked beauty of Gotland, Netflix has delivered a thrilling crime drama with The Åre Murders and followed it up with something far more lighthearted in Love Forever. For those feeling weighed down by the winter gloom—both outside their window and on TV—Netflix’s latest Nordic… Continue reading Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
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The Åre Murders – Netflix TV Show Review
As the cold weather lingers, there’s nothing better than getting wrapped up in a gripping Nordic crime thriller. The Åre Murders is the perfect winter watch, taking us away from the usual city-based crime dramas and into the breathtaking yet eerie Swedish mountains of Åre. Based on Viveca Sten’s novels, the series is structured into… Continue reading The Åre Murders – Netflix TV Show Review
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Blackwater Review – New Walter Presents TV Series
Blackwater finally arrives on Channel 4’s Walter Presents with a stacked cast of famous Nordic stars and plenty of hype, having garnered significant praise across Scandinavia. But how does it translate here, and is it any good? The short answer: yes—but as the saying goes, “it’s not for everyone.” Why? Well, it’s a serious slow… Continue reading Blackwater Review – New Walter Presents TV Series
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The Breakthrough Review – New Netflix TV Series
Police procedurals are a staple of Scandinavian television series. There’s usually a detective with a terrible personal life keeping all kinds of anti-social hours, driven to the brink by a case they cannot solve. And whilst that is the case in The Breakthrough, this is a mini-series with a difference. It’s based on a true… Continue reading The Breakthrough Review – New Netflix TV Series
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Best Nordic TV Series of 2024
Another year has passed and it is hard to imagine that at one point we were worried about how many Nordic series would be available to us in the UK, how wrong we were, and how spoilt we got! Here is our annual pick of Best Nordic TV Series in 2024. 10. Oxen – Walter… Continue reading Best Nordic TV Series of 2024
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Ace of Base Documentary: Behind the Music and Fame
For many people, the Swedish reggae-pop four-piece Ace of Base played a formative part of their youth. Whether it was their first experience of dance music in a club, cheesy pop that was pleasant to listen to in the car or maybe even a first kiss at a school disco. In the 1990s, they exploded… Continue reading Ace of Base Documentary: Behind the Music and Fame
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The Helicopter Heist – A must watch crime thriller on Netflix
Based on a true story. Five little words that can make all the difference to your viewing experience. And whilst The Helicopter Heist doesn’t ever print them on screen, this is a crime drama that firmly has its basis in reality. Which makes what you watch over the thrilling eight episodes even more shocking and… Continue reading The Helicopter Heist – A must watch crime thriller on Netflix
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Sara Shirpey talks representation, social media and tackling sensitive issues in Viaplay’s Taelgia
“We get to follow people into their homes, where we normally might not, to avoid judgement and to prevent characters becoming one-sided or stereotypical.” As Nordic Watchlist sits down with Sara Shirpey, who gives an outstanding performance in the Viaplay drama Taelgia, we can’t help but notice how passionate and philosophical she is in her… Continue reading Sara Shirpey talks representation, social media and tackling sensitive issues in Viaplay’s Taelgia
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Viaplay’s Taelgia: A Powerful Portrayal of Tensions and Consequences
If you look at the poster for Jens Östberg’s Taelgia, you can’t help but notice a map containing the interwoven stories of its key characters. But, perhaps, another interpretation is that this is an image of veins, streaking their way through a closely connected community, spreading poison into every corner. This new six-part Viaplay series… Continue reading Viaplay’s Taelgia: A Powerful Portrayal of Tensions and Consequences
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Bianca Delbravo: The Journey to Paradise Is Burning | Nordic Rising Star
Four years before Paradise is Burning began shooting, Bianca Delbravo was angry because her friend was late for a meeting with her. After she spoke to her on the phone, a man approached her to ask for her number. He was in the process of looking for a feisty teenager to cast in a new… Continue reading Bianca Delbravo: The Journey to Paradise Is Burning | Nordic Rising Star
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