The Portuguese mystery “JONES” has been nominated in the Fiction category of the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards at the Monte‑Carlo Television Festival.

AUSTRIA/PORTUGAL – ORF‑Enterprise is pleased to announce that “JONES” has been selected as one of only nine fiction programs nominated for the 65^th Golden Nymph Awards at the Monte‑Carlo Television Festival. The Festival is one of the leading international events honoring excellence in global television and and ORF‑Enterprise is marking the nomination with the release of a brand‑new teaser for “JONES”.

Cécile Menoni, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, comments: “A nomination for a Golden Nymph Award undoubtedly demonstrates that a production is of the highest caliber and we congratulate every nominee. Our Festival continues to attract exceptional shows from all parts of the world, and we are extremely pleased to be able to reveal new programs and a best-in-class Official Selection each year.”

“JONES” will be screened during the festival in June as part of the Fiction Competition. The series is a co-production between Caracol Protagonista and RTP, with the support from PIC Portugal in association with ORF-Enterprise. The series set to premiere in October 2026 in Portugal.

The newly released 30‑second teaser offers an atmospheric first glimpse into the tone and visual world of “JONES”. Click here to watch.

Set against the striking landscapes of Sintra and Vila Nova de Foz Côa, “JONES” follows Inspector Oliver Jones, a brilliant yet reclusive investigator with the unusual ability to speak to the dead. After a family celebration at a grand estate ends in murder, he teams up with Júlia, the sarcastic victim herself, to uncover the truth. Together, they navigate a maze of secrets, grudges and hidden motives within a wealthy and deeply complicated family where every member has something to hide.

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