Though the network has greatly increased its productivity over the past couple of years, odds are, if you want quality TV programming, HBO is a great place to start. And it appears the network’s upcoming miniseries, “The Investigation” is going to keep that trend alive.

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“The Investigation” is a new series from acclaimed writer-director Tobias Lindholm, known for “A Hijacking,” the Oscar-nominated “A War,” episodes of “Mindhunter,” and co-writing many things with Thomas Vinterberg including “The Hunt,” “Another Round,” “The Commune,” and more.

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Thomas Vinterberg’s “Another Round” begins with the frenzied depiction of Danish youth completing a beer “case race,” though the debauched fun is fleeting for us – and them. The sequence collides with the film’s opening title cards, which quickly cede to a more sobering reality: a dry faculty meeting. Vinterberg’s opening clearly establishes the dichotomy that his characters try to resist and avoid, the depressing idea that life only exists in peaks and valleys.

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Eddie Redmayne might not be the first actor you think of when you imagine a homicidal maniac that murdered approximately 300 people, but hey, he’s a great actor and can probably pull it off!

Deadline is reporting that Redmayne is going to star next to Jessica Chastain in the upcoming film “The Good Nurse.” And don’t let the title mislead you, as the story follows the real-life crimes of Charlie Cullen, who is far from a “good” nurse.

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Tobias Lindholm is a talent who has quietly became a favorite around The Playlist. As a screenwriter, he made his mark with the terrific Danish TV drama “Borgen,” and has also been a frequent collaborator with Thomas Vinterberg, penning “The Hunt,” among others. And as a filmmaker in his own right, he’s made a trio of strong pictures so far, all starring Pilou Asbaek: “R,” “A Hijacking,” and “A War.” And it was only a matter of time until he caught the attention of someone stateside, and he’s done just that.

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Thomas Vinterberg Lines Up Submarine Movie 'Kursk' And Danish Movie That Will Be "A Celebration Of Alcohol"

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