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The critically acclaimed Swedish crime thriller becomes the platform’s first locally commissioned original to be renewed across its 20+ markets, with season two set to premiere exclusively on 8 December 2025.

With 58 new and returning titles spanning crime, history, premium docs, and formats, Blue Ant builds on its recent acquisitions and public debut to strengthen global market position.

Backed by Václav Neuer’s bestselling novels and a standout 24% premiere share on TV JOJ, the eight-part procedural thriller expands Onza’s international drama slate ahead of Mipcom 2025.

Over two-thirds of 2024’s top 100 films and shows were based on existing IP. Franchise movie commissions grew 43%, with DC titles leading the charge.

Based on the latest Ampere Analysis data, in 2024, Europe reached a record volume of 94 titles of crime and thriller, with Western Europe accounting for 43% of the share.