In recent years, Scandinavian detective series have become a recognizable brand that has its fans. These are gloomy thrillers with intricate plots, without any sugar syrup. As an added bonus, stylish cities and fantastic beauty of nature can be noted.
Scandinavian countries include Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Films and series produced there have gained popularity not only in their homeland, but throughout the world. Their distinguishing feature is a harsh, gloomy, cold atmosphere, which distinguishes them from American or European products.
If you are one of their fans, it will be interesting for you to watch the best Scandinavian series: thrillers and detective stories, plunge into a new world, exciting and special - this list is especially for you.
10. The Midnight Sun (2016)
The series, shot in Sweden and France, has only 1 season in it, in which there are 8 episodes.
Kainu Zadi, a French police officer, is sent to the small mining community of Kiruna, located in northern Sweden. The Frenchman was killed there. But this is only the beginning. Together with Anders Harnesk, they need to solve a whole series of murders, which involved half of the entire population of the village.
Viewers note that the series "Midnight sun"Shot very beautifully: white nights, green-snowy flowers. He has an amazingly powerful, disturbing plot, serious passions boil, and the detective component is very exciting, more than once the question arises: “Who is killing everyone?”. It is called non-banal, a series that looks at one go.
9. The Mysterium (2013)
A series of detective thrillers called "Mysterium". The first film was released in 2013, called Mysterium. Start". It was shot based on the novel by Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen, telling about Karl Merck and his partner Assad. They are investigating unsolved criminal cases that were committed many years ago.
The first and second film, “The Pheasant's Killer,” was directed by Mikkel Norgor. In 2016, the sequel Mystery. Darkness in a Bottle ”, and in 2018 -“ Journal 64 ”.
The entire series of films is called a high-quality, interesting Scandinavian saga, with great actors in the lead roles and a non-trivial, intense storytelling.
8. Secrets of Silverhead (2015)
The director and co-writer was Henrik Bjorn. The main character of the series "Secrets of Silverhead", In which 2 seasons, - Eve. She comes to a small Swedish village to bury her father, who committed suicide.
A young woman of 7 years old was not in Silverhead, because then her daughter disappeared in a local forest. And the tragedy repeated itself, but this time Anton, the son of the director of the local factory, disappears. The search began, Eve decides to take part in them and becomes a witness to strange events. She needs to find out what the local forest is hiding.
A gloomy series whose narrative line becomes more confusing with each series. It turned out a solid fantastic thriller with exciting music, charismatic protagonists and the stunning nature of Scandinavia.
7. Wallander (2005)
The Swedish television series, which was filmed on a series of novels by writer Henning Mankel. It tells about Commissioner Kurt Valander. The first season was made exactly according to the book, it was released in 2005-2006, the second appeared in 2009-2010. In 2014, a third appeared.
In the series "Vallander”We meet Police Commissioner Kurt Walander, a stubborn and impressionable person who sleeps and eats little, loves opera music. Reveals crimes, relying on his instincts, can use illegal methods, often harsh. However, he is brilliant.
“Vallander” is a typical Scandinavian series with northern landscapes, unhurried, with the original protagonist, middle-aged, who does not like active actions and prefers to almost never use weapons. Here we observe not only the workdays of police officers, but also the life of a provincial town.
6. Bridge (2011)
The detective series, which was released from 2011 to 2018, there were 4 seasons in total. It all starts with the tragedy on the Öresund bridge, located between Denmark and Sweden. Here, after turning off the electricity, they find the corpse of a woman. The Danish and Swedish police have to start a joint investigation, which shows that this is not the only crime, they started a year ago.
Viewers write that "Bridge"- a fascinating and complex story, a high-quality series, the best of all ever shown, which will appeal to fans of a smart detective story.
5. Government (2010)
The Danish drama series, which was shown from 2010 to 2013, has only 3 seasons in it. Everything happens in Denmark, 40-year-old Birgitte Nyborg suddenly realizes that her Moderate Party won the election, i.e. they will have to form a Government, and the woman herself will become the Prime Minister.
«Government”Talks about modern European political culture, about how power can change a person. This is a leisurely, thoughtful series, with beautiful characters, very sincere and vital.
4. Real people (2012)
The fantastic Swedish series, which was released from 2012 to 2014, in 2013 received the prestigious Prix Italia Award as the best television series. The rights to display it were acquired by several dozen countries, and the rights to its American adaptation were sold.
He talks about Sweden in the future when the hobots, highly developed robots, will be invented. They are used in the household and in production. But robots are fighting for their freedom, one of the leaders is Leo. Mimi is told about him and his girlfriend in the TV series "Real people».
Very high-quality and exciting movie, but at the same time rational, even and calm, but not prolonged, there is nothing superfluous in it. The detective intrigue is impressive as well as the stylish furnishings of the rooms, make-up, and fantastic costumes.
3. The Murder (2007)
Action series, in the production of which participated Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The first season was released in 2007, the last, third, in 2012.
The main character of the series "Murder"- detective Sarah Lund, who is going to move to Sweden, although while she works in Denmark. However, on the day of departure, she has to investigate the murder, which negatively affects her career.
Viewers call the series a great, great feature film. This is a classic detective story, without chases and shootings, but perfectly showing the vices of the human soul.
2. Modus (2015)
In the series "Modus»2 seasons, the first of which was released in 2015, the second - in 2017. The main character is Inger Johanne, who once decided to leave the FBI to devote herself to her two daughters, Stina and Linnaeus, and write several books.
But she did not succeed in leading a calm and peaceful life, because autistic Stina witnessed a brutal murder. Yes, and the woman herself is advised to return to the police, because she was a valuable employee.
The plot of the series is addictive, the actors' play is good, and Sweden itself appears incredibly beautiful.
1. Rebecca Martinsson (2017)
The series was shot in Sweden. He talks about Rebecca, who works as a lawyer for a law office in Stockholm. She returns to the small town where her childhood passed, because suddenly her adoptive mother dies. There she finds out that this is a murder, and decides to start her own investigation.
«Rebecca Martinsson"- a typical Scandinavian detective series, depressed and unhurried. Viewers call it wonderful, with an interesting plot, beautiful nature, with good actors.