When the Scandinavians make a good Noir film, it's really good. However, when they make a bad one....it's really bad. Spring Flood is really bad. The script is childishly written, and the episodes are filled with the usual B list Swedish actors who are probably on hiatus from other series in which they have secondary, supporting roles. The plot is long and drawn out, with a lot of sub-plots vying for dominance. The film editing is poor with some scenes that could have been easily cut since they do nothing to advance the plot or are relevant in anyway other than perhaps to demonstrate Swedish humor that does not translate well. It's watchable but just don't expect something like "The Bridge" or "Wallander".
Second Season (2018): Sadly, this is even worse than the first season. The casting is way off unless we are to believe that the police departments in Sweden and France are staffed by old and homeless people. This production is just poorly done, and never realizes it's potential.
Second Season (2018): Sadly, this is even worse than the first season. The casting is way off unless we are to believe that the police departments in Sweden and France are staffed by old and homeless people. This production is just poorly done, and never realizes it's potential.