Veni Vidi Vici (TV series)

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Veni Vidi Vici is a Swedish comedy web television series created by Rafael Edholm. [1] The plot follows a Danish film director (Thomas Bo Larsen) in decline. His films get bad reviews, and at home he is financially supported by his wife (Livia Millhagen). He is forced to get a real job. [2] It premiered on April 13, 2017, via Swedish online streaming service Viaplay, as its third original production. [3]

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References

  1. Jensen, Jorn Rossing (2017-02-04). "Goteborg: Modern Times Group SVOD Service Viaplay Sets 2017 Production Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  2. "Ronnie Peterson 'Superswede' doc and Hassel series are Viaplay originals". www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
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