Brief
Bavaria Media Intl. rolls out crime and family slate at Mipcom
The German distributor presented eight scripted titles, highlighting genre breadth and strong audience performance.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bavaria Media Intl., the distribution arm of Bavaria Film Group, revealed a slate of eight scripted series ahead of the annual Mipcom market, according to Variety.
What happened
The lineup comprises four crime‑oriented titles – “Cold Case Diaries,” “Dark Motives,” “Mordach” and “The Wolf Hunt” – and four family‑focused projects – “Fanny’s Extraordinary World,” “A Place Called Fatherhood,” “Hearts Along the Baltic Sea,” “Home‑Made Christmas” and “Throughout the Years.” The announcements were made on 9 October 2026, just before the start of Mipcom in Cannes.
What the reports add
Variety notes that “Cold Case Diaries” returns for a second season of two 90‑minute episodes, co‑produced by Hessischer Rundfunk, Degeto and Sommerhaus Filmproduktion, starring Edin Hasanović as chief inspector Hamza Kulina and Melika Foroutan as department head Maryam Azadi. “Mordach,” a cross‑genre thriller co‑produced by UFA Fiction, ARD Degeto Film and ARD, features Mehmet Kurtuluş and Gesine Cukrowski; it attracted 5.7 million viewers on its ARD premiere. “Dark Motives” returns for an 11‑episode season produced by Filmpool Fiction GmbH for MDR, led by actress Claudia Michelsen. The family titles include “Fanny’s Extraordinary World” and the Christmas‑themed “Home‑Made Christmas,” both positioned as feel‑good offerings for global partners.
What was said
Helge Köhne, head of content sales at Bavaria Media Intl., said, “From talent‑led crime titles such as ‘Cold Case Diaries’ and ‘Mordach,’ to proven feel‑good and Christmas entertainment ‘Home‑Made Christmas,’ and the growing ‘Throughout the Years’ franchise, this new lineup demonstrates the breadth of genre‑led content ready for this year’s market, and primed for global audiences,” as reported by Variety.
How it came about
The slate builds on Bavaria Film Group’s long‑standing export strategy, leveraging strong domestic ratings – exemplified by “Mordach’s” 5.7 million‑viewer debut – to attract international buyers at Mipcom. The inclusion of both crime and family genres reflects the distributor’s aim to offer a balanced portfolio for broadcasters seeking diverse, talent‑driven content.
Key facts
- Bavaria Media Intl. announced eight scripted series at Mipcom, split between crime and family genres. (variety.com)
- "Cold Case Diaries" returns for a second season of two 90‑minute episodes starring Edin Hasanović and Melika Foroutan. (variety.com)
- "Mordach" drew 5.7 million viewers on its ARD premiere. (variety.com)
- Helge Köhne described the slate as genre‑led content ready for global audiences. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Bavaria Media Intl. Unveils Mipcom Slate Including German TV Hits ‘Mordach,’ ‘Home-Made Christmas’ and ‘Throughout the Years’ (EXCLUSIVE)”
