Christian Torpe

Alright, so Torpe’s story kicks off in Denmark, back in ‘78. He’s not just some random screenwriter—he’s got the chops, snagging the Danish Oscar for penning “Stille hjerte,” which also bagged awards at San Sebastian. That’s no small feat. But honestly, if you know anything about Scandinavian TV, you’ve heard of “Rita.” That’s where he really blew up. The show was a total hit—funny, raw, kinda rebellious, and it landed him some pretty wild nominations at Monte Carlo, like “International Producer of the Year.” Not a bad flex. “Rita” got so big, it didn’t just stay in Denmark. The Dutch went and made their own version called “Tessa” in 2015, and then the French hopped on board with “Sam” in 2016. “Sam” wasn’t just any remake either—the premiere pulled insane numbers, the best in six years over there. So, you know, that’s some solid proof the guy knows how to create stuff people actually want to watch. And Torpe didn’t just rest on his laurels. If you’re into horror or Stephen King, you’ve probably checked out “The Mist” series. Yep, that was him too. He took the reins and ran the show for Netflix and Spike in 2017, bringing those King vibes to a whole new audience. These days, Torpe splits his time between Los Angeles and Copenhagen, probably bouncing between script meetings and coffee shops. He’s that rare writer who can swing between heartfelt drama and straight-up creepy thrillers, and he does it all without missing a beat.