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This week’s television highlights offer a diverse range of viewing options, from gripping British crime dramas to insightful documentaries. Featured are new episodes of police procedural series alongside explorations of interesting figures like Katarina Witt and a former extremist.Prepare for compelling storytelling and thought-provoking content with this selection of upcoming shows.
AUDIO: Mediathektipps: Skurriles aus Schweden, Finnland und Dänemark (3 Min)
Stand: 14.12.2025 12:09 Uhr
A Finnish series about a realtor whose life spirals out of control, a look at the life of a Swedish media mogul in “Stenbeck,” and a documentary dedicated to Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen are among the streaming highlights.
Finnish Series: Witty, Dark, and Existential
Linda’s life as a successful real estate agent, complete with Louis Vuitton bags and high heels, is crumbling. Her apartment is empty, her credit cards are blocked, and her missing husband has left her with a mountain of debt.
As her salary is garnished, Linda struggles to maintain appearances. She’s forced to scavenge for recyclables and pawn her belongings, with little help from social services.
I sell apartments to rich people, so I need a certain look.”
“And you mean to say that society’s job is to finance that look for you?”
“Yes.”
“Move to the suburbs, eat sausage, buy Crocs. That creates a new perspective.”Dialogue from “Queen of Fucking Everything”
When Linda’s situation becomes desperate, she finds an unlikely lifeline in the criminal underworld – with unforeseen consequences.
“The Queen of Fucking Nothing” is a darkly comedic series that explores how far someone will go to survive. The series is available for one year on the ZDF streaming portal.
“Stenbeck”: A Tightly Told Tale of Swedish Media History
With his unconventional manner, Jan Stenbeck (Jakob Oftebro, l.) impresses his companion Merrill (Zoe Boyle, r.).
Also available on the ZDF streaming portal is the five-part drama series “Stenbeck.” Based on a true story, it chronicles the life of one of Sweden’s most colorful businessmen, a media mogul.
Do you remember playing with a walkie-talkie as a kid? Or maybe you even built one out of two cans and a string? But what if you didn’t need a string? I’d be here in New York and you in Acapulco. And we could still communicate perfectly. That’s what it’s about today, gentlemen, a world without strings.
Quote from “Stenbeck”
Jan Stenbeck was brimming with ideas. Beginning in the 1970s, as the scion of an established Swedish business family, he revolutionized the media landscape, founding Sweden’s first private television channel, entering the telephone market, and launching the country’s first free newspaper. The series tells of his successes, but also of the often-bitter consequences of his actions.
Just say what it is. You want to dismantle the company and sell it off to finance your own loss-making businesses.”
“Fagersta is a loss-making business.”
“Things are tough right now, but that will change again.”
“No, that’s not temporary.”Dialogue from “Stenbeck”
“Stenbeck” is a tightly told story of entrepreneurship. The five episodes are available for one year on the ZDF streaming portal.
Documentary: “Mads Mikkelsen – Brilliant Villain”
Mads Mikkelsen is arguably the most famous Danish actor of his generation. He fits into any setting, any era. He gained worldwide recognition in 2006 as Le Chiffre in the James Bond film “Casino Royale.”
From dancer to film star: Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen.
Arte presents a portrait of the 60-year-old actor, who began his career as a dancer. On December 25th, the black comedy “Therapy for Vikings” starring Mikkelsen will be released in cinemas. “Mads Mikkelsen – Brilliant Villain” is available in the Arte media library until mid-March 2026.
