Reinvent Yellow Sales has added two Nordic crime series to its Mipcom slate: SkyShowtime's «The Homicide Unit,» produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden, and Iceland's «Fjord.» The deal positions both shows for international distribution at the annual content market in Cannes.
«The Homicide Unit» comes from Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden, a division of the global studio's international production network. The series features Swedish star Pernilla August in a leading role. August is known to international audiences for her work in «Blackwater» and for playing Shmi Skywalker in «Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.» She is one of Sweden's most respected actors, with a career spanning stage, film, and television.
«Fjord» hails from Iceland and stars Anita Briem, an Icelandic actress who has built a career across European and American productions. Like «The Homicide Unit,» the series centers on a top female investigator, placing both shows within a growing trend of Nordic crime dramas led by women.
Both series are crime shows anchored by female investigators, a format that has proven durable in the international market. Nordic noir has long been a staple of global television sales, with Icelandic and Swedish productions consistently finding buyers across Europe, North America, and beyond. The addition of these two titles to Reinvent Yellow Sales' Mipcom lineup reflects continued demand for scripted crime content from the region.
Mipcom, held annually in Cannes, is one of the largest international markets for television content, drawing distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms from around the world. Sales agents use the event to launch new titles and negotiate territory-by-territory deals. Reinvent Yellow Sales' decision to board both shows ahead of the market gives the company two high-profile Nordic crime properties to present to international buyers.
The casting of August and Briem signals the ambition behind both projects. August's profile extends beyond Scandinavia, thanks to her role in the «Star Wars» prequel trilogy and her award-winning work in European cinema. Briem has appeared in Icelandic productions and international films, giving «Fjord» a recognizable lead for buyers in multiple markets.
Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden's involvement in «The Homicide Unit» also underscores the studio's continued investment in local-language scripted content. WBITVP operates production companies across multiple territories, developing series for regional audiences that can then travel internationally through sales arms like Reinvent Yellow Sales.
Neither series has a confirmed premiere date or platform outside its home territory. Further details on distribution and broadcast partners are expected to emerge as Mipcom progresses and buyers negotiate for rights in individual markets.
The two titles join a competitive field of Nordic crime dramas vying for international attention. With female-led investigative series continuing to perform well globally, «The Homicide Unit» and «Fjord» arrive at the market with established stars and recognizable genre appeal.