The Monte-Carlo TV Festival closed on a high note this year, with the Golden Nymph Awards spotlighting a strong mix of European drama, ambitious prequels and standout international storytelling. Danish series The Uniform walked away with Best Series, while Italy’s Gomorrah – The Origins earned Best Creation, giving the acclaimed crime franchise another major moment on the global TV stage.
The ceremony also honored Hollywood favorite Kurt Russell, who received the Crystal Nymph, the festival’s highest distinction, celebrating a career that spans film, television and several generations of fans.
Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2025 Golden Nymph winners
Among the biggest winners of the night was Fadia, which collected three awards and emerged as one of the festival’s most talked-about titles. Its strong showing underlined the appetite for character-driven international productions that can travel beyond their home markets.
The Uniform, a Danish drama, claimed the Best Series prize, a major boost for Nordic television at a festival known for showcasing polished, globally minded programming. Nordic drama has become a reliable force in international TV, especially for viewers who follow crime, political tension and socially rooted stories.
Meanwhile, Gomorrah – The Origins won Best Creation. As a prequel to the influential Italian crime saga Gomorrah, the series arrives with built-in expectations from fans of gritty European crime drama. The win suggests the new chapter has impressed early industry audiences before its wider rollout.
Kurt Russell receives Monte-Carlo TV Festival’s Crystal Nymph
Kurt Russell’s Crystal Nymph presentation gave the evening its starriest moment. The award recognizes exceptional contribution to entertainment, and Russell’s resume more than fits the bill, from cult action classics to family favorites and recent prestige television work.
His appearance also helped bridge the festival’s two central identities: a showcase for emerging global series and a celebration of long-running screen careers. That balance is part of why Monte-Carlo remains a useful barometer for international TV momentum.
Why The Uniform and Gomorrah – The Origins matter for global TV fans
The Golden Nymph results point to a familiar trend: non-English-language drama continues to gain ground with international buyers and audiences. A Danish winner, an Italian franchise prequel and a multi-award success for Fadia all suggest that broadcasters and streamers are still looking beyond the usual U.S. and UK pipelines for premium stories.
For Gomorrah fans, the prequel win is especially notable. The original series helped define modern European crime television, and Gomorrah – The Origins now has an early festival endorsement before many viewers have had a chance to see it.
Where to watch The Uniform, Fadia and Gomorrah – The Origins
As of now, wide international streaming details for The Uniform and Fadia have not been fully confirmed for the US or UK. Viewers in the EU should watch for updates from local broadcasters, festival distributors and regional streaming services as award-winning titles often secure deals after major festival wins.
Gomorrah – The Origins is tied to the Italian Gomorrah universe, which has historically been associated with Sky in Italy. Availability may vary by territory, but EU viewers should expect the first confirmed details through Italian or regional Sky/NOW channels. A confirmed US or UK streaming home for the prequel has not been announced at the time of writing.
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