Commissioned by DR from Nordisk Film TV, Date Knight is a new dating/reality format from Banijay Entertainment, set for global launch at MIPCOM.
The show is set in a fantasy world where singles role-play as knights, elves, witches, and warriors. The original version for the Danish pubcaster is fronted by DR P3 radio host Jannik Schouw and couples therapist and anthropologist Julie Houe.
James Townley, chief content officer for development at Banijay Entertainment, commented, “With Date Knight, Nordisk Film TV has transformed the powerful cultural trend of romantasy into a highly original dating format. Using roleplay as a gateway to genuine human connection, this visually ambitious, emotionally engaging new series is set to bring a touch of romance to the Croisette.”
Ulrik Jørgensen, CEO of Nordisk Film TV, added, “Date Knight changes the dynamics of modern dating and introduces a new kind of thoughtful dating. Freeing participants from many of the expectations and insecurities shaping first impressions, the format allows them to be bolder and more emotionally open. The result… humor, surprise and heart-filled connections that transform into compelling love stories.”
Isabella Alonso De Vera Hindkjær, head of DR P3, said, “We were drawn to Date Knight because it offers something genuinely different within the dating genre—an imaginative and entertaining world where contestants can lower their guard, build trust and discover unexpected chemistry. This really is escapist entertainment with real emotional authenticity.”
