ComingSoon is debuting the exclusive trailers for Viaplay U.S.‘s upcoming international TV shows releasing this summer. Each show has a different genre, offering a diverse range of stories that viewers will surely enjoy.
What are the 3 international TV shows to stream this summer?
Viaplay U.S. will be releasing the modern Greek thriller series Save Me on June 18. It will then be followed by the premiere of the Swedish dramedy series Home in You on July 30. And, on August 13, the Portuguese crime drama series Irreversible will have its U.S. debut on Viaplay.
Save Me
For viewers who are fans of true-crime stories, the Greece-set noir thriller Save Me is the perfect summer show for you. It is an 8-episode show that revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, who might be a victim of a serial killer targeting women. Each episode will give viewers something to speculate on as the investigation intensifies.
The show was based on the popular novel of the same name by author Dimitris Simos, who is also serving as its creator and head writer. The cast included Elena Mavridou, Danae Skiadi, Ektor Liatsos, Lila Baklesi, Anna Mascha, Mihalis Siriopoulos, Evangelia Adreadaki, Ioanna Asimakopoulou, and more. The 45-minute-long episodes will have Greek dialogue with English subtitles.
“Set in the atmospheric landscapes of northern Greece, this gripping psychological thriller follows Nikol (Skiadi), a young woodcarver who returns to her hometown in Komotini for her father’s memorial—and shortly thereafter, her younger sister mysteriously vanishes. As she begins to unravel the unsettling circumstances surrounding the disappearance, Nikol teams up with a determined local detective (Mavridou) whose own demons mirror the town’s buried secrets. Together they navigate a web of lies, trauma, and long-suppressed truths hidden beneath the surface of an outwardly quiet community,” reads the synopsis.
“What begins as a missing-persons search quickly spirals into a tense search for a serial killer, forcing both Nikol and the detective to confront guilt, corruption, and the dangerous consequences of uncovering the past. As time runs out, the investigation exposes just how far people will go to protect their own — and how darkness can thrive in the most ordinary places.”
Irreversible
Another gripping thriller series will be coming to Viaplay with the U.S. release of the award-winning Portuguese TV show Irreversible. This six-episode series is a must-watch for viewers who are fans of the crime drama genre. It promises to deliver a compelling mix of character-driven storytelling and suspense that will definitely put the viewers on the edge of their seats.
The show was also described as a haunting crime drama with a powerful and universally relevant story. It was written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bruno Gascon. The ensemble cast is led by Portuguese actors Margarida Vila-Nova and Rafael Morais. Each episode will have Portuguese with English subtitles.
“A tormented psychologist, Júlia Mendes, and an inspector, Pedro Sousa, unite to solve a brutal homicide involving a young girl in a coastal town. As they unravel the crime, they battle their own personal demons and strive to keep their lives intact,” reads the official synopsis. “In a town where everyone hides something and is willing to do anything to protect their loved ones, the quest for truth may cost more than Júlia imagines. Once the secrets of the past are revealed, everything becomes irreversible – and the central question remains: Does love justify everything?”
Home in You
For viewers who love watching family dramas, the Swedish comedy-drama series Home in You (Halva Halva) is a show that can definitely catch your attention with its intimate and authentic portrayal of a family caught between two worlds. The six-episode show also explores themes of immigration and gentrification, as it cleverly blends humor and warmth with serious topics.
The series features Swedish and Arabic dialogue with English subtitles. It was directed and written by Alexander Abdallah and Mustafa Al-Mashhadani, who also served as the show’s lead actors. Joining them are cast members Isa Aouifia, Helen Al-Janabi, Jenna Chaaraoui, and Matteus Gezer.
“The Haddad family finds themselves on the verge of eviction as gentrification pushes them out of their Stockholm suburb. As they scramble to find a new home during an idyllic Swedish summer, the family clashes with each other and with their surroundings,” reads the official synopsis. “The immigrant parents from Lebanon strive to understand their more assimilated children, who grapple with the challenges of adolescence and dual identities. Amidst this turmoil, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking not only a new home in Sweden but also a sense of belonging within their own family unit.”
