THE CHILD IN TIME
Stephen Lewis (Benedict Cumberbatch), a successful writer of children's books, is confronted with the unthinkable: he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife, Julie (Kelly Macdonald), on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief. With the passage of time, a balance of sorts returns, until hope surfaces and triumphs unexpectedly.
Adapted from the novel by Ian McEwan, The Child in Time premiered on the 24th of September 2017 on BBC One to great critical acclaim and drew an average audience of 4.5 million viewers in its prime time slot of 21:00 BST. International distribution by STUDIOCANAL TV.
Based on the novel by IAN McEWAN
Written by STEPHEN BUTCHARD
Starring BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, KELLY MACDONALD, STEPHEN CAMPBELL MORE, SASKIA REEVES
Produced by GRAINNE MARMION
Directed by JULIAN FARINO
Initial Release: 24 September 2017 (BBC One)
Banff Rockie Award for Television Movie
The Times:
A rarity: nuanced, unmawkish, unsentimental
★★★★
Metro:
It’s This ordinary spin that forms the backbone of Benedict’s performance and one that reminds us of his sheer acting gravitas
The Telegraph:
A rewarding story of private pain.
★★★★★
Sunday Telegraph:
Elegant, emotional, and packs a quite devastating punch.
★★★★
The Guardian:
A deeply affecting portrait of loss and what that does to love. Painful, but not entirely without hope.
MAX ANGER: WITH ONE EYE OPEN
Two cities. One conspiracy. A love story powerful enough to change history.
Max Anger is a former member of the Swedish military who has put his warrior days behind him. He is in love with Pashie, a Russian researcher whom he works with at the Swedish firm, Vektor. Committed to building democracy in the East, Vektor’s current focus is Russia. Pashie is on the verge of exposing a massive Russian conspiracy targeting Sweden when she uncovers indications that Max’s personal history is somehow connected. Before she can tell anyone she suddenly disappears.
When Pashie goes missing Max is left with evidence that she has been working as a Russian spy. Who is telling the truth? And how will they find one another? One thing is for certain: only Max can find her.
An 8 part thriller. Initial release: 6th June 2021 (Viaplay)
Produced by Nice Drama and StoryFirst (under Twelve Town banner)
Starring ADAM LUNDGREN, EVIN AHMAD, IEVA ANDREJEVAITÉ
Produced by JAN MARNELL, LEJLA BEŠIĆ
Directed by LISA FARZANEH, JESPER W. NIELSEN
Language Swedish, Russian and English
With Support From Nordisk Film & TV Fond and Nordsvensk Filmunderhållning
Distributed by REinvent
CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE / INGEN UTAN SKULD
After 30 years in exile, presumed dead, a personal tragedy forces haunted arms dealer Robert Kastell (Jens Hultén) to return to his home country of Sweden on a quest for vengeance. His target: international arms trade broker Anders Speths (Henrik Mestad). Quickly discovered by conspiracy theorist/former journalist Rolf Höglund (Douglas Johansson), Kastell must decide between his personal vendetta and exposing the vast corruption ingrained in Swedens international arms industry.
Prior to its launch on Viaplay in September 2018, the first episode of Conspiracy of Silence premiered at MIPTV 2018 to great critical acclaim from international buyers. This was supported by its viewing figures, ranking as Viaplay’s second biggest premiere ever. In January 2020 it became available on the US & Canada streaming service Topic & its digital channels (including Amazon Prime).
Produced by Brain Academy, co-produced by Twelve Town. International distribution by Eccho Rights.
Written by PETER ARRHENIUS, MALIN LAGELÖF, FREDRIK T. OLSSON
Starring JENS HULTÉN, VERA VITALI, HALINA REIJN, HENRIK MESTAD, JOSEFIN ASPLUND
Produced by DANIEL LÄGERSTEN
Directed by CHARLOTTE BRÄNDSTRÖM
Release: September 2018
JORDSKOTT II
Two years have passed since Silverhojd was rocked by harrowing events, and Eva Thörnblad (Moa Gammel) has since returned to her job with Stockholm's city police. Despite her best efforts to move on, her grief over Josefin’s (Stina Sundlöf) death and the pain that the Jordskott causes her are a struggle. Now back at work she soon finds herself being drawn into a mysterious case with a connection to her own past, and is forced to confront the mystical world she tried hard to put behind her.
Jordskott II first premiered in Sweden on SVT in October 2017. This 8 x 60' thriller proved a major hit with more than 1.6 million consolidated viewers for its premiere. It has since been viewed in over 50 territories, achieving notable success in France on Arte & becoming the highest rated drama of the year in the UK on ITV Encore.
Produced by Palladium Fiction, co-produced by Twelve Town (under the Pinewood Television banner). International distribution by ITV Global Entertainment.
Created by HENRIK BJÖRN
Starring MOA GAMMEL, GÖRAN RAGNERSTAM, RICHARD FORSGREN, HAPPY JANKELL
Produced by FILIP HAMMARSTRÖM
Directed by HENRIK BJÖRN, JAKOB STRÖM, DANIEL DI GRADO
BANFF Rockie Award for Best Serial
Kristallen Award for Best Television Drama
Featured in NY Times’ ‘30 Best International TV Shows of the Decade’
Sherlock & Daughter
The Hollywood Reporter:
David Thewlis Is a Perfect Fit
U.S. release: 16 April 2025 (The CW)
Created by BRENDAN FOLEY
Showrunner JAMES DUFF
Starring DAVID THEWLIS, BLU HUNT, DOUGRAY SCOTT
Directed by BRYN HIGGINS
In Association with Krempelwood and MBM3
Amelia travels from America to London to seek out the great Sherlock Holmes. She doesn’t come with a case for him to crack, but with a secret, she is his daughter.
What she finds isn’t the great detective, instead, a man constrained by circumstance and powerless to pursue the series of disappearances happening on his doorstep.
He is also incapable of paternal affection, accepting her in the only way he knows how, as a fellow detective. The series was a ratings hit in the US where it was The CW’s most-watched drama of the 2024–25 TV season, and entered HBO Max’s top 10 in fourth place after its initial release. Produced by Albion Television and StoryFirst. International sales by Federation Studios.
Official Selection at the 64th Golden Nymph Awards
Nominated for the 2025 Venice TV Award for Best TV series
Los Angeles Times:
Thewlis... is a fine Holmes, caustic with a comic edge, and Hunt holds her own as his problematic partner
Screen Rant:
…Sherlock & Daughter delivers with a unique period style, talented performers, a wonderful new twist to a familiar story. The show balances humor with drama, resulting in a wonderful outing...
