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This series has so much going for it like chemistry between the actors and characters with real personalities and history. Peter played by Robert Gustafsson really fit like a glove for the part and this is his best acting by far. The the end of season 2 it will not let you down. Rather the opposite it is just one of the best ending of its genre. This seems like it was thought of from the beginning. It is so well executed. This is centered around two of Swedens most scandalous crimes (in regards to that one is malpractice by the court system and the other one is crime from within the police).

Well, one can question the reality of some scenes and solutions, but on the other hand, the narration is based on true events, so it is not a fully constructed stuff. The characters are quaint, yet evolving, and their actions and ideas emanate from the (painful) past. The mood is well captured, enhances by flashbacks and environment, and apart from tragic/dramatic scenes, there are ones making your giggle... At last but not least - the roundup of the crime is neither regular nor desitive.

As to the performances, they are good/excellent, and unlike many Swedish crime series, the number "frequent participants" is smaller than usual (apart from Thomas W. Gabrielsson perhaps). Robert Gustafsson, usually a comedian, is a convincing detective here with complex past (he won the Swedish Kristallen Award for this), and many from the supporting cast are worth following (Ia Langhammer, Ville Virtanen, among others).

8.5 means 9 points here. Good work!

PS Season 2 is somewhat tardy, but interesting twists in "finals" elevate the less thrilling start.

This is right up my street. I'm part Swedish, born in England and am just drawn to this type of drama. It must be in my genes! This is a cut above the normal police procedural with interesting, multi faceted characters, a believable take on mental illness and a fascinating plot of false confession, cold case detectives unravelling a labyrinth of lies and bureaucracy and believable personal dramas. All the lead characters are well played, engaging and the lack of sentimentality is quite refreshing. The suburbs of Stockholm are well used and ground the show in real life. It's based on a true story, the red herrings, plot twists and surprises come thick and fast and the rather grim story is lifted at just the right moments with wit and wry humour. Like a lot of these type of shows, it starts quite slowly but you'll be rewarded if you stick with it.

Just came out. Didn't know how good this would be when I spotted it on Acorn TV streaming. Wow. After suffering from withdrawal symptoms from "The Bridge," so glad we found this. It builds up slowly and is not fast-paced until the end. This is not an action thriller. The crew of misfits that make up the new Cold Case unit soon stumbles into a politically charged murder case. Wonderfully, understated acting keeps you glued to your seat wondering which twist and turn will happen next. Highly recommended.

One of the best if not the best of detective stories from Sweden and the world, and i am surprised to see that it is made without German money help wich is usual in this class , and that it is a cooperation between nordic countries.....well done...well done....and a thumbs up to professor Leif GW.....