We have compiled a list of Nordic crime series for you here. We present 5 strong series that belong to the Nordic Noir genre.
Nordic Noir, also known as Nordic Crime or Nordic Killing, is a genre that means crime stories from Nordic, often Scandinavian, countries (Scandinavienkrimi, Scandinavian Noir). The genre can be found in literature as well as in film and television.
Most of the time it’s about one or more investigators who have to uncover mysterious criminal cases in a seemingly idyllic little town in the north. The atmosphere is rather cold and gloomy and many characters are morally gray.
1. The Bridge – Transit to Death
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The 4 seasons of the series were released between 2011 and 2018 and are a Danish-Swedish co-production.
In The Bridge – Transit to Death, a Danish police officer and a Swedish policewoman work together on a murder case. Because a body was found on the bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen – right between the two country borders.
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series has 8.6 out of 10 stars from 73,047 user reviews.
Many praise the series for its exciting story about the mysterious murder, which has one or two unexpected plot twists. In addition, the gloomy atmosphere of the grey, cold surroundings and the acting performance of the actors are convincing. The investigative team in particular shines here.
2. Trapped – Caught in Iceland
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The Icelandic-German series Trapped has 3 seasons, which aired between 2015 and 2021.
A mutilated body is found in the harbor of the small Icelandic village of Seydisfjordur. At the same time there is a ferry from Denmark with tourists, which is why a connection is suspected. However, the investigators’ investigations are made more difficult by an approaching snowstorm.
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series received an average of 8.0 stars from the 23,665 IMDb users.
In a somber atmosphere, the unforgiving nature of Iceland is convincingly portrayed and creates a feeling of isolation. In addition, actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, who plays police chief Andri Ólafsson, is widely praised for his multi-layered portrayal of the character.