Series 1 9*
I really enjoyed this drama and it reminded me of Beck.
There are a lot of familiar faces from other Nordic dramas; Arne Dahl, Before We Die, Bonus Family, The Bridge, Blue Eyes, Thin Ice, Jordskott.
It is quite understated, but the story knits together well over the 8 episodes.
There are some good characterisations, performances and some subtle humour and a touch of romance.
The only dip for me was around episodes 7 and 8 where a well worn clichéd internal police scenario was featured, but as it was integral to the story line it soon passed.
I see there is a second series scheduled, I look forward to it.
Series 2 1* This was a big disappointment.
The core characters are still good, but the whole 5 episodes were ruined by a vile storyline.
The sexual exploitation of young girls is not my idea of entertainment and although not explicit, by inference the story was horrific.
There are a lot of familiar faces from other Nordic dramas; Arne Dahl, Before We Die, Bonus Family, The Bridge, Blue Eyes, Thin Ice, Jordskott.
It is quite understated, but the story knits together well over the 8 episodes.
There are some good characterisations, performances and some subtle humour and a touch of romance.
The only dip for me was around episodes 7 and 8 where a well worn clichéd internal police scenario was featured, but as it was integral to the story line it soon passed.
I see there is a second series scheduled, I look forward to it.
Series 2 1* This was a big disappointment.
The core characters are still good, but the whole 5 episodes were ruined by a vile storyline.
The sexual exploitation of young girls is not my idea of entertainment and although not explicit, by inference the story was horrific.