The mostly watched series on Netflix is ​​like Knives Out on a ski vacation, lands directly in 1st place in Germany

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A new crime series on Netflix is ​​currently in second place on the most watched series. It is also well received in Germany. The reason for this could be the setting and the country of production.

Which series is it about? The Åre Murders is a new series published on February 6, 2025 on Netflix. The story is based on the book of the same name, which was written by author Viveca Sten.

  • Hanna is a policewoman from Stockholm, who was left by her partner and suspended her job
  • She moves to her sister’s holiday home in the Swedish ski town of Åre. A young woman disappeared there shortly before Hanna’s arrival.
  • It is commissioned unofficially to the case because the local police station is understaffed. She becomes Daniel’s partner. They fight to win each other’s trust.
  • Since the ski location is in the deepest Sweden, the two detectives also have to fight with the rough weather conditions.

    • The series goes towards crime, drama and mystery thriller. In this genre, the two films on Knives Out are particularly known, in which actor Daniel Craig gambles the well-known Möder game Among US.

    The first season, which is available on Netflix, comprises 5 episodes of 35 to 57 minutes each.

    In the trailer for the series you can convince yourself that Åre would actually be a wonderful skiing holiday location:

    The Åre Murders: The official trailer for the Netflix series

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    The Åre Murders blends into the most watched series

    How good is it? Just 5 days after its release, the crime series blends into the most viewed series on Netflix (via Flixpatrol). It is in second place on the most viewed series worldwide, and in Germany it even lands in 1st place.

    However, it can only use average ratings on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes. At 2,575 reviews, the Netflix series reaches a 6.7/10 on IMDB, on the other platform it is 73 out of 100 %. Since not many votes have so far been given, it could be that it will still change the rating.

    What do the audience like about her? Among the comments on YouTube there are some fans who wonder why the people in Scandinavia are so good in the crime thriller. The actors are also praised. So if you are a fan of Murder Mystery, you should give The Åre Murders a chance.

    The genre of Scandinavian crime series is also called Nordic Crime or Nordic Killing. If you want to see more films from the genre, this list of MeinMMO could help you: 5 strong, Nordic crime series for a dark television evening

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