The European streaming giant SkyShowtime has confirmed the recommission of the acclaimed Swedish crime series Veronika, marking the platform’s first renewal of a local original. This signifies a milestone for the streamer, as SkyShowtime gears up to release 30 original series by the end of next year.
Featuring returning Nordic stars Alexandra Rapaport(Gåsmamman, Honour) as police officer Veronika Gren, and Tobias Santelmann (Exit, The Arctic Convoy) as her husband, the second season of the series is set to premiere on the streamer in 2025. The ensemble cast for the sequel also includes returning actors Eddie Eriksson Dominguez, Arvin Kananian, and Sarah Rhodin from the first season.
“This show is so dear to me and I’m more than grateful and proud that it has found a large audience and is returning for a second season on SkyShowtime. I can’t wait to go back and explore Veronika’s special universe one more time.’’
Alexandra Rapaport, Actor and Executive Producer
The first season of Veronika captivated audiences with its crime thriller narrative centered on the murders of two teenage girls. The story follows police officer Veronika Gren (Alexandra Rapaport), a mother of two dealing with a complex family life and a secret pill addiction, as she becomes entangled in a murder investigation that reveals unsettling truths about the community.
Watch the trailer for season one of Veronika:
In the second season, Veronika still struggles with her mysterious visions. As she attempts to resume her normal life within the police force, a chilling murder investigation leads her back in time, uncovering secrets buried for 60 years. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, Veronika faces a precarious journey between the living and the dead, threatening to shatter everything she has worked to rebuild.
Extending their commitment to the series, original creators and writers of Veronika first season, Katja Juras (Veronika, Gåsmamman) and Anna Ströman Lindblom (Veronika, Gåsmamman) are back for season two, alongside producers Calle Jansson and Mathias Gruffmans from Bigster. This sequel will be directed by Academy Award nominee Mikael Håfström (Evil, 1408).
“We are very proud to announce our first recommission of a SkyShowtime Original. Veronika has proven to be a huge success, captivating so many of our members across all our markets. Once again with Alexandra Rapaport and Tobias Santelmann at the helm, and a superb team of creators behind the scenes, we believe viewers will continue to enjoy this very unique crime story with a supernatural twist that Veronika is. Underscoring our commitment to making SkyShowtime a great partner to storytellers from around our footprint, the second season of the show will add to the growing line-up of about 30 SkyShowtime Originals available to our members by the end of 2025.”
Kai Finke, Chief Content Officer at SkyShowtime
About SkyShowtime SkyShowtime is Europe’s newest streaming service. A joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global, SkyShowtime brings together the best of Hollywood and local entertainment in one place.
From movies, and original series from the iconic brands of Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios, and Peacock to SkyShowtime Original series, SkyShowtime is Europe’s new home for premium entertainment.
Source: SkyShowtime Photo credit: Magnus Ragnvid
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The European streaming giant SkyShowtime has confirmed the recommission of the acclaimed Swedish crime series Veronika, marking the platform’s first renewal of a local original. This signifies a milestone for the streamer, as SkyShowtime gears up to release 30 original series by the end of next year.
Featuring returning Nordic stars Alexandra Rapaport (Gåsmamman, Honour) as police officer Veronika Gren, and Tobias Santelmann (Exit, The Arctic Convoy) as her husband, the second season of the series is set to premiere on the streamer in 2025. The ensemble cast for the sequel also includes returning actors Eddie Eriksson Dominguez, Arvin Kananian, and Sarah Rhodin from the first season.
The first season of Veronika captivated audiences with its crime thriller narrative centered on the murders of two teenage girls. The story follows police officer Veronika Gren (Alexandra Rapaport), a mother of two dealing with a complex family life and a secret pill addiction, as she becomes entangled in a murder investigation that reveals unsettling truths about the community.
Watch the trailer for season one of Veronika:
In the second season, Veronika still struggles with her mysterious visions. As she attempts to resume her normal life within the police force, a chilling murder investigation leads her back in time, uncovering secrets buried for 60 years. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, Veronika faces a precarious journey between the living and the dead, threatening to shatter everything she has worked to rebuild.
Extending their commitment to the series, original creators and writers of Veronika first season, Katja Juras (Veronika, Gåsmamman) and Anna Ströman Lindblom (Veronika, Gåsmamman) are back for season two, alongside producers Calle Jansson and Mathias Gruffmans from Bigster. This sequel will be directed by Academy Award nominee Mikael Håfström (Evil, 1408).
About SkyShowtime
SkyShowtime is Europe’s newest streaming service. A joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global, SkyShowtime brings together the best of Hollywood and local entertainment in one place.
From movies, and original series from the iconic brands of Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios, and Peacock to SkyShowtime Original series, SkyShowtime is Europe’s new home for premium entertainment.
Source: SkyShowtime Photo credit: Magnus Ragnvid
This post/page may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. For details, visit our Affiliate Disclosure page.
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