Netflix has announced a new four-part Swedish limited thriller series, Bytet (The Exchange), starring acclaimed actors Emma Appleton (Extraction),Fares Fares(Chernobyl, Eagles of the Republic), Frida Gustavsson(Faithless, Vikings: Valhalla) and Jakob Oftebro (The Case, Stenbeck). Filming has recently wrapped in Sweden and Sicily, with the series set to launch globally on Netflix in 2026.
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Bytet is based on a novel of the same name by successful crime author Stefan Ahnhem, and unfolds against the striking backdrops of Stockholm’s archipelago and sun-soaked Sicily. Two couples agree to swap holiday homes in a final attempt to salvage their marriages, but the promise of renewal soon collapses. As buried secrets surface and betrayals are exposed, the seemingly idyllic escape spirals into a tense and dangerous game where trust is in short supply.
“Though I’ve worked as a screenwriter for twenty years, this is a dream come true. Actually, a dream even better than I dared to dream. With this stellar cast, compelling script and the power of Netflix, I’m confident that my novel will come alive on the screen as the sharp and intricate psychological thriller so many of us are longing for”
Stefan Ahnhem, Author
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Synopsis
In an effort to save their marriages, Stockholm-based Carl (Fares Fares) and Helene (Frida Gustavsson) arrange a holiday-house swap with Adam (Jakob Oftebro) and Scarlett (Emma Appleton), who live in Sicily. But upon arriving at their new exclusive home, Carl and Helene start to sense that something feels off. The house doesn’t quite match the pictures of the romantic villa, and unsettling questions arise about the strangers now living in their home. Who are these people they’ve traded homes with? Meanwhile, Adam and Scarlett move into Carl and Helene’s house in Stockholm’s archipelago, a stunning, modern architectural dream. But despite its beauty, things feel awkward. Why are the neighbours so nosy? Why is the walk-in closet locked? As both couples try to reconnect amidst growing suspicions, dark secrets begin to surface.
Production
Bytet is directed by Kasper Barfoed (The Chestnut Man, La Palma) and written by head writer Amanda Högberg in collaboration with Axel Stjärne. The series is produced by Frida Asp and Fatima Varhos at Stockholm-based production company Asp Varhos, known for Deliver Me, Barracuda Queens and Love & Anarchy.
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Netflix has announced a new four-part Swedish limited thriller series, Bytet (The Exchange), starring acclaimed actors Emma Appleton (Extraction), Fares Fares (Chernobyl, Eagles of the Republic), Frida Gustavsson (Faithless, Vikings: Valhalla) and Jakob Oftebro (The Case, Stenbeck). Filming has recently wrapped in Sweden and Sicily, with the series set to launch globally on Netflix in 2026.
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Bytet is based on a novel of the same name by successful crime author Stefan Ahnhem, and unfolds against the striking backdrops of Stockholm’s archipelago and sun-soaked Sicily. Two couples agree to swap holiday homes in a final attempt to salvage their marriages, but the promise of renewal soon collapses. As buried secrets surface and betrayals are exposed, the seemingly idyllic escape spirals into a tense and dangerous game where trust is in short supply.
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Synopsis
In an effort to save their marriages, Stockholm-based Carl (Fares Fares) and Helene (Frida Gustavsson) arrange a holiday-house swap with Adam (Jakob Oftebro) and Scarlett (Emma Appleton), who live in Sicily. But upon arriving at their new exclusive home, Carl and Helene start to sense that something feels off. The house doesn’t quite match the pictures of the romantic villa, and unsettling questions arise about the strangers now living in their home. Who are these people they’ve traded homes with? Meanwhile, Adam and Scarlett move into Carl and Helene’s house in Stockholm’s archipelago, a stunning, modern architectural dream. But despite its beauty, things feel awkward. Why are the neighbours so nosy? Why is the walk-in closet locked? As both couples try to reconnect amidst growing suspicions, dark secrets begin to surface.
Production
Bytet is directed by Kasper Barfoed (The Chestnut Man, La Palma) and written by head writer Amanda Högberg in collaboration with Axel Stjärne. The series is produced by Frida Asp and Fatima Varhos at Stockholm-based production company Asp Varhos, known for Deliver Me, Barracuda Queens and Love & Anarchy.
www.netflix.com/bytet
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Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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