Björn Stein

SVT’s Svärtan blends 80s coming-of-age drama, Live Aid and a mermaid

SVT’s big summer series "Svärtan" is a story about 80s youth - with supernatural elements. It’s like a mix between "Stand by Me" and "Stranger Things," says lead actor Linus Rogsgård.

SVT series Svärtan wins best music award at Cannes Television Festival

The drama series "Svärtan" won the award for best music at the Cannes Television Festival.

Here are the most talked-about TV series of 2026

There will be comebacks for "The Night Manager" and "Euphoria" - as well as for Larry David with a new secret series. The Trustor affair will be a drama on TV4, and we will celebrate Christmas with the police in "The Thin Blue Line". Here are the TV series that will be talked about in 2026.

Whiskey on the Rocks Wins Best Drama at Prix Italia

SVT's drama series "Whiskey on the rocks" has received a prize for best drama series at Prix Italia, the world's oldest TV festival.

SVT makes a series of Ajvide Lindqvist's novel

Rolf Lassgård as Fälldin: "Enjoyed playing him"

Rolf Lassgård didn't need to be persuaded to play Thorbjörn Fälldin in SVT's Christmas production "Whiskey on the rocks". When they asked, I just said: "Where do I need to be and when?", he says and laughs.

Men in Crisis is the theme at Stockholm Film Festival

Strong women – but also men in crisis are the theme of Stockholm's film festival this year. We have chosen to direct the spotlight on the contemporary man and all his inner turmoil, says programme manager Beatrice Karlsson.