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Series Mania Highlights Nordic Creativity Amid TV Challenges

3/29/2026

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At the Series Mania festival in Lille, the Nordic region showcased innovative series including Norwegian Royal Blood and Dead Women Talking.
Banijay announced a new series, Survival Sisters.
Laurence Herszberg emphasized the Nordic region's role as a creative hub because themes reflect global turmoil and authoritarianism.
The festival drew over 108,000 visitors amid a decline in European TV production and budgets, while shorter formats and strategic acquisitions signal resilience.

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At the Series Mania festival in Lille, the Nordic region showcased innovative series including Norwegian Royal Blood and Dead Women Talking.
Banijay announced a new series, Survival Sisters.
Laurence Herszberg emphasized the Nordic region's role as a creative hub because themes reflect global turmoil and authoritarianism.
The festival drew over 108,000 visitors amid a decline in European TV production and budgets, while shorter formats and strategic acquisitions signal resilience.