Nordic Noir, Film Funds and Co-productions — 2026-09-02
Swedish crime thriller *Blood Sacrifice* has dominated Netflix's global charts with 7 million views in its first four days, reinforcing the platform's appetite for Nordic noir. Meanwhile, TV 2 Play launched the Danish drama *Rivalerne*, and SVT Play announced a second season for the critically acclaimed legal drama *Hundarna*.
Nordic Noir, Film Funds and Co-productions — 2026-09-02
Top developments
Swedish Thriller ‘Blood Sacrifice’ Dominates Netflix Global Charts
The five-part Swedish crime thriller Blood Sacrifice (original title: Blodoffer) topped Netflix’s global popularity chart shortly after its release, attracting seven million views in its first four days. The series, which follows an estranged father and son hunting a killer who targets police officers, was created by George Kay, the writer behind the hit French series Lupin. This performance underscores the continued commercial viability of Nordic noir on global streaming platforms, particularly when paired with established international showrunners.
TV 2 Play Launches Danish Drama ‘Rivalerne’
TV 2 Play released its major Danish drama premiere for September, titled Rivalerne, alongside new episodes of the reality series Korpset. The launch marks a significant commissioning push for TV 2 in the local drama sector, aiming to capture domestic viewership during the autumn season. While specific viewing figures are not yet available, the release aligns with TV 2’s strategy to maintain a steady stream of high-profile local content to compete with DR and international streamers.
SVT Confirms Second Season for Acclaimed Legal Drama ‘Hundarna’
SVT announced that Hundarna (The Dogs), recently voted "TV Drama of the Year" in Sweden, is returning for a second season. The legal drama has been highlighted by local critics as one of the strongest Swedish productions of 2026. The renewal signals SVT’s confidence in the series' international sales potential and its ability to anchor the broadcaster's autumn/winter schedule with premium scripted content.
Local view
Local media outlets in Denmark and Sweden are focusing heavily on upcoming premieres rather than financial reports this week. In Denmark, Digitalt.tv highlighted Rivalerne as the standout drama for TV 2 Play’s September lineup, noting it as the primary draw for subscribers alongside returning reality formats. In Sweden, Filmtopp emphasized the critical success of Hundarna, framing its renewal as a victory for high-quality domestic production and predicting strong competition at the upcoming Kristallen awards.
Context & numbers
No new official funding rounds or grant announcements from Nordisk Film & TV Fond or national film institutes were published in the past seven days. The most recent major grant data available from the Fond covers Q2 2026, where they granted NOK 14.8 million to six drama series and NOK 29.8 million to 13 feature films.
On the radar
- Kristallen Awards: Five Swedish series are currently nominated for "Best Drama Series," with Hundarna considered a front-runner by local critics.
- DR Programming Update: DR has released its program overview for weeks 36–38 (mid-September), which includes updates on upcoming drama slots and the continuation of existing series formats.
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