Cord cutters in the United States now have a brand new way to enjoy their favorite content from Nordic countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway and more. Viaplay launches in the US on Wednesday, February 22, expanding its global footprint even further.
Viaplay is the leading producer of high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films from the Nordic region – a genre known as Nordic Noi – be it atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas, provocative and stylish series for young adults or dark comedies. Subscribers will have unparalleled access to high-quality Nordic movies and TV on Viaplay, all with English subtitles.
How much does Viaplay cost?
A subscription to Viaplay costs $5.99 per month. There is only one price tier of Viaplay and the company does not currently offer users an annual plan.
Is there a free trial of Viaplay?
Yes! New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of Viaplay before being charged the $5.99 monthly subscription price, so you’ll have a week to try out the service to see if it’s right for you.
What content is available on Viaplay?
Viaplay series available exclusively on the platform include the Danish crime drama “Trom” starring Ulrich Thomsen, the Norwegian thriller “Furia” and the acclaimed Swedish drama “Threesome”, co-starring Lucien Laviscount.
Viaplay’s extensive lineup also includes internationally acclaimed titles such as “A Man Called Ove” (recently remade with Tom Hanks). The Oscar-winning dark comedy “Another Round” starring Mads Mikkelsen and the award-winning psychological thriller “Partisan” (winner of Best Series at the Canneseries).
Also on Viaplay are the gripping documentary ‘Operation Cannabis’, the award-winning comedy drama series ‘Love Me’ and ‘Pernille’, the young adult series ‘Delete Me’, the historical drama ‘The Emigrants’ and the financial drama ‘Exit’ . ” — one of the most broadcast series in Norway.
The service will also carry three films from the acclaimed Millennium/”The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” trilogy. With exclusive American premieres of more than 50 premium series and movies, upcoming premieres include the provocative drama ‘Cell 8’, set in the United States and Sweden; biopic “The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen” starring Connie Nielsen; and season 3 of the investigative drama “Face to Face” starring Lars Mikkelsen.
The service will also be home to the World War II war drama “Gold Run” starring Sven Nordin. true crime drama “The Congregation” blockbuster historical drama “Margrete: Queen of the North” gritty crime drama “Fenris?” and the streaming premiere of the Hilma af Klint biopic “Hilma” directed by Oscar nominee Lasse Hallström and co-starring Oscar and Emmy nominee actress Lena Olin.
What features does Viaplay offer?
Viaplay offers users ad-free, on-demand streaming. Unfortunately, there are no announced plans to offer content in 4K or give users the option to download content and watch offline at this time.
Can you use Viaplay to watch live sports in the US?
Viaplay does not currently own the rights to any US sports streams. However, the service carries England’s UEFA national team, La Liga, Scottish League Cup football, Coppa Italia, United Rugby Championship, Rugby Football League, NASCAR, Elite Ice Hockey League and more in the UK, suggesting that live sports will could be available on Viaplay in the US in the future.
What devices can you use to stream Viaplay?
Viaplay is available for streaming in the US via dedicated apps on iOS (Apple’s App Store) and Android (Google Play) mobile phones and tablets. Chromecast devices. Smart TV, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV streaming devices. as well as in web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari). The service is also available through Comcast’s Xfinity and Xumo platforms and as part of The Roku Channel’s line of Premium Subscriptions.