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‘Nocturne’ to premiere on October 30th, 2026

Apple TV has just unveiled a first look at Nocturne, the riveting new drama based on the internationally bestselling crime novels by Lars Kepler.

Nocturne will make its global debut on Friday, October 30, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 25, 2026 on Apple TV.

The show tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz), up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go?

The ensemble cast starring alongside Schreiber, Beetz and Graham includes Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr.

The 10-episode drama is written and executive produced by BAFTA Award winner Rowan Joffe (Tin Star, The Ballad of a Small Player) and John Hlavin (Shooter, The Man Who Fell to Earth), with Emmy, Peabody and DGA Award winner Tim Van Patten (Franklin, Masters of the Air, Black Mirror) to executive produce and direct the first two episodes.

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Moa Herngren No. 3 in Iceland

Moa Herngren’s The Inheritance jumps straight to No. 3 on the official Icelandic bestseller list for the month of June. The list covers all genres and formats.

Paramount+ Reveals Trailer For Season 2 of ‘The Crow Girl’

The second season of Paramount+’s The Crow Girl, based on the internationally bestselling novels by author duo Erik Axl Sund, will premiere on the streamer on July 20 in the UK and Ireland. Following the instant success of the first season, Season 2 brings back Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly in the lead roles as DCI Jeanette Kilburn and Dr. Sophia Craven. Buccaneer Media produces the series in association with ITV Studios.

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Antti Tuomainen winner of the CWA Dagger in the UK

Antti Tuomainen is the winner of the CWA Dagger for Crime Fiction in Translation 2026 for his acclaimed crime novel The Winter Job.

The jury praised the novel with the following citation:

“A down and out father resorts to crime to purchase a piano for Xmas for his estranged offspring and a hilarious road movie into the Northern wilderness ensues, with a cast of bizarre, often grotesque but loveable characters. Hilarious and wonderfully humane.”

Presented by the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA), the Dagger Awards are among Europe’s most prestigious literary honors.

Ulf Kvensler’s thriller novel ‘Sarek’ to become TV Series

Prime Video has announced a four-part psychological thriller based on Sarek, the bestselling debut novel by Swedish author Ulf Kvensler. Set in the remote Sarek National Park, the story follows a hiking trip that spirals into a deadly nightmare.

The series stars Felix Sandman, Kit Walker Johansson, Alva Bratt and Nora Rios.

The script is written by Måns Herngren, who also serves as director together with Henrik Björn. Sarek is expected to premiere on Prime Video across the Nordic region in 2027.

Moa Herngren No. 1 in Iceland

Moa Herngren’s The Inheritance is featured on Icelandic book retailer Penninn Eymundsson’s bestseller list. The novel takes the No. 1 spot on the paperback list and comes in at No. 2 on the overall list. Penninn Eymundsson is Iceland’s oldest and largest bookstore chain.

New title: ‘Weeds’

When 19-year-old Sunniva Linje is found dead beneath the ice near her family’s winter cabin, the police quickly determine her death an accident. But Sunniva’s mother Ada refuses to accept that explanation. Ada’s suspicions are quickly directed towards the neighbors in the cabin next door, the Hellevik family and the guest they hosted that weekend – media tycoon Martin Raa.

Then Raa goes missing without a trace and just a week later Gabriel Hellevik, Raa’s business partner, commits suicide. When Aftonposten-journalist Nora Klemetsen receives an anonymous tip accusing Raa of murder, she is also drawn into the case – until she herself mysteriously collapses from a suspected overdose.

Former journalist Henning Juul has lived a quiet life in Copenhagen for many years. But when he hears what has happened to Nora, the great love of his life, he returns to Oslo. Could Nora have unearthed a truth that someone desperately has tried to bury?

With Weeds Thomas Enger makes an epic return to his iconic Henning Juul-universe. It’s an intense triller about what injustice and loss can make people do – and about the past, which never really goes away.

Nina Knag’s ‘Se meg’ receives four Amanda Award nominations

Norwegian writer-director Nina Knag’s acclaimed feature debut Se meg (Don’t Call Me Mama) has received four nominations for the 2026 Amanda Awards, Norway’s most prestigious film awards.

The film has been nominated for Best Director for Nina Knag, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Pia Tjelta, Best Supporting Actor for Tarek Zayat, and Best Cinematography for Alvilde Horjen Naterstad, highlighting both the film’s artistic achievements and the strength of its performances.

The psychological drama, which premiered in the main competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2025, has earned widespread critical acclaim both in Norway and internationally.

The winners of the 2026 Amanda Awards will be announced during the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund on August 22.