MHz Choice Lands Finnish Dark Comedy The Man Who Died for U.S. Viewers

U.S. viewers will be able to watch the Finnish dark comedy The Man Who Died on MHz Choice from December 1, after the streaming service acquired exclusive American rights to the show, Deadline reported.

"Exclusive" means MHz Choice holds the sole right to stream the series in the United States. A dark comedy is a comedy that finds its laughs in grim or uncomfortable situations. The first season premieres on MHz Choice on December 1, and the second season is set to premiere on the service in 2027, with no month given.

The show is based on the best-selling book by Antti Tuomainen. It was written by Brendan Foley, who also wrote for the British series Sherlock & Daughter. Media Musketeers distributes both seasons and made the deal with MHz Choice, which is run by Kino Lorber.

The series has already found an audience at home. Its 2022 premiere in Finland became the most-watched series on Elisa Viihde, a Finnish streaming platform, according to Deadline.

Season 2 has a more complicated history in America. It never streamed in the U.S. during its original run on Acorn TV, the streaming service that carried the show's first run in the country. That means the MHz Choice deal gives American audiences a chance to see the second season that they did not get at its first airing.

For a viewer, the practical news is simple. There is now a date on the calendar, and a service to find it on. Season 1 arrives first, and fans who want the second season will need to wait until next year.

Deadline broke the news of the acquisition as its own exclusive report. The trade publication said the deal was struck between Media Musketeers and Kino Lorber's MHz Choice.