Season 02 is warming up. The first Seriesly Berlin Premieres titles are set, bringing together fearless voices and stories you won’t forget anytime soon:
Eve’s Rib (La Costilla de Eva) (Colombia)
Set in a Colombian city haunted by a serial killer targeting homosexuals, this gripping drama follows a group of young people exploring their sexuality amid fear and prejudice. With complex characters like Gustavo, a closeted teenager, and Sara, a transgender counselor challenging societal norms, “Eve’s Rib” delivers a powerful, urgent story about courage and acceptance.
Broadcaster: Colombian Television, Production: Cóncavo Films
Director: James Camargo De Alba
House of Bellevue (Germany)
This music-driven drama follows 19-year-old Emiel as he escapes a small town to immerse himself in Berlin’s dazzling ballroom scene. Amidst themes of identity, chosen family, and queer love, Emiel must confront the rules of the community that embraces him — to conform or break free. “House of Bellevue” is a vibrant portrait of resilience and belonging.
Broadcaster: ZDFneo, Production: Don’t Panic Films GmbH
Director: Kai S. Pieck, Toby Chlosta, Gabriel B. Arrahnio
Cast: Florence Kasumba, Komi M. Togbonou, Ricco-Jarret Boateng, Nora Henes, Abed Haddad, Kawian Paigal, Ilonka Petruschka, Robin Kadet, Lie Ning, Binta Yaffa
Kazakh Scary Tales (Kazakhstan)
Investigator Birzhan desperate for a promotion is taking on cold cases from remote villages — cases shrouded in mystery, with no evidence and no logical explanations. Birzhan doesn’t believe in the supernatural. But in one village, infants are disappearing, and the elders whisper of an ancient curse — Albasty, a sinister spirit. The locals blame wolves, but Birzhan suspects something far more chilling.
Broadcaster: Freedom Media OTT, Production: Freedom Media
Director: Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Oh, Otto! (Belgium)
This hyped Belgian series is a fresh, gritty portrayal of queer life in Brussels. Otto, a charming and somewhat clumsy 26-year-old, navigates heartbreak and identity after a five-year relationship ends. Set against the vibrant queer community, “Oh, Otto!” explores self-discovery, friendship, and belonging with warmth and humor.
Broadcaster: Streamz, Production: Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
Director: Stijn van Kerkhoven, Cast: Jonathan Michiels, Jennifer Heylen
Sanajiit (Inuit Makers) (Canada)
A 13-episode documentary series that invites audiences into the daily lives and creative worlds of Inuit “Makers” in Nunavut. Using a slow TV approach, “Sanajiit” honors Inuit traditions, craftsmanship, and the intergenerational process of learning by doing, offering a rare, immersive look at a culture shaped by nature and community.
Broadcaster: Uvagut TV, Production: Isuma TV
Director: Susan Avingaq, Gabriela Gamez, Carol Kunnuk
