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Cold Haven: Icelandic-Portuguese Thriller Hits Australia
14 Jul
Summary
- SBS On Demand acquired the crime thriller 'Cold Haven' for Australia.
- The series follows a Portuguese mother's mysterious death in Iceland.
- It was filmed across Iceland and Portugal's capitals.
The acclaimed Icelandic-Portuguese crime thriller, Cold Haven, is now accessible to Australian audiences via SBS On Demand, with its premiere scheduled for July 15. This acquisition signifies a major step in the series' global distribution.
Cold Haven centers on Maria, a Portuguese immigrant seeking a better life in Iceland with her daughter. Her subsequent unexplained death sends ripples through the tight-knit community, launching an intense criminal investigation.
Detective Soffía of Iceland must navigate unexpected challenges as she probes Maria's demise. The narrative unfolds across the picturesque Vestmannaeyjar archipelago and the bustling capitals of Reykjavík and Lisbon.
Originally launched in late 2025 after a successful festival run, the co-production garnered accolades including a gold medal at the World Media Festival and a nomination for Best Non-English Language Drama Series at the Banff Rockie Awards. It previously aired on Síminn in Iceland and RTP in Portugal.
