Turku, Finland, Oct 9 (AFP/APP):For over a decade, Nordic crime series such as “The Bridge” and “Wallander” have captivated international TV audiences with stories of brooding detectives, elaborate murders and bleak Scandinavian landscapes. But now the success of so-called Nordic noir has spawned overseas interest in a new wave of TV productions from Europe’s far north, this time in genres from period drama to teen horror. One hotly anticipated release is Swedish supernatural series “Cryptid” about unexplained goings-on among a group of college kids in the fictional small town of Morkstad. Premiering in the Nordics this month, the series has generated “strong interest” abroad, according to its international distributor Beta Film, with sales so far to Germany’s Joyn and France’s Salto streaming services. The 10-part show has also made the official selection for the Cannes TV series festival in the south of France, which opens on Friday, where a record six of the 20 shortlisted series are Scandi productions. “The rise of streaming platforms has generated a demand for content that stands out and is still fairly cheap, and this is true for Nordic content,” Aarhus University associate professor Pia Jensen told AFP. “Nordic series have for the most part … Continue reading No longer just crime: Nordic TV’s new wave