The Investigation : Der Mord an Kim Wall

"The Investigation" is nothing like any other shows about investigations. It is a drama purely about the investigation process as it unfolds sequentially. There are no flashbacks, and we get to peer into the lives of the victim and the perp solely through the interpretations of the investigators and the victim's parents. It becomes quite a mystery ride especially being a foreign-language series with English subtitles. The feel almost mimics what it's like to be in a submarine (the very thing they are investigating). Your view is very limited and you only get to digest information one nugget at a time. It may be slow at times, but overall very captivating.

I didn't realise when I started watching this that it was a true story. I thought it was so well done. It was slow, but I enjoyed the pace, it seemed to reflect the snails pace of the investigation. They had so little to go on, and were so persistent and relentless, refusing to give up on getting justice. I enjoyed watching how all the various teams, divers, forensics, detectives, prosecutor, just keep going, edging closer to the truth. An awful, tragic crime and so many people caring deeply about the outcome.

Also, the music is wonderful.

This is how it's done. A real investigation does not happen in the pace as portrayed in other series like CSI. This series is respectfully based on the actual events around Kim Walls Murder and the investigation of it. Due to the respect of Kim Wall and her family this series does not portray the killer or mention him by name. In fact Jens Møller (the investigator brilliantly portrayed by Søren Malling) never met the killer during the investigation or after it. This series is almost shot through his eyes.

When I started watching this thanks to the Comcast Watchathon, I had no idea it was based on a real investigation.

I didn't know about Kim Wall and in a way my pathetic ignorance was a blessing as I really had no idea how this was going to end. All the successive twists and turns were at times excruciating. They were also fascinating as the plot unfolds and resources are developed, so very slowly, that become critical in the solving of this murder.

I am a huge fan of Scandinavian TV and so have no problem with the subtitles. I realize they may not be everyone's cuppa.

This series is slow and laborious. I suspect it more reflects actual police work than many American shows.

The actors are recognizable from other Danish/etc. Series and Malling especially stands out as simply exceptional. But all the actors are wonderful.

It is interesting that we never see the accused. I actually liked that. I live in a state where there have been mass shootings very close to home, and I hate even hearing the names of those murderers. In real life, they deserve to be not seen. Not heard from.

I loved this. I am so glad I got a chance to watch it. I recommend it.

Another excellent Scandi thriller with a tremendous cast and based on a most unusual case. I agree with other reviewers that it's slow in places and the last episode is rather longer than it needed to be but overall I thoroughly recommend this.