Iris: Die Wahrheit

I thought Scandinavian children were supposed to be these sociable, respectful and independent creatures, but here they are entitled, spoiled and seemingly helpless. Not to mention rude, disrespectful and petulant. The examples of parenting shown make it clear why- they're not much different- leaving small kis alone to go riding on the beach?! I get the free- range concept, but it should start when the kid is only enough to reach the light switch.

There are few likeable characters and most are very punchable- especially Kirsten and Liv. Nasty cows, both of them.

The story is disjointed and does not really make it very clear as to how people got into these situation- I guess they're trying to build suspense, but it just comes across as lazy and annoying.

I was disappointed because I recognized several actors from other GOOD shows and wonder how badly they must have needed a paycheck.

The lack of attention to details, logic, correct police procedures and storyline flow delegates this to amateur level. The beach house is nice, though.

A rich multilayered detective. All kinds of emotional involvements and entanganlements influence a Cold case investigation in a rich tappistry of the way life can be. Although, probably more suited for the more intelligent watcher. But a rich dish for those. Great acting, an intelligent tale, that gives you the feel as if you are watching a second season, but it does that deliberately. Life is not just 1 tale.

I expected far better especially seeing the calibre of the well-known actors and actresses appearing here. The series starts off promisingly as a tight cold case drama but soon goes off the rails with appearances of ghosts and totally implausible family relationships.

Iris is plainly psychologically unfit to be back at work especially as the murder enquiry panning out in Stockholm is producing no results. The case in Malmö is doing no better either. However, it all went pear shaped in episode four with the assault on a murder suspect. The lead investigator didn't report the incident which was absurd as the suspect would certainly be telling his lawyer. Later we are expected to believe that a junkie no-hoper has the means to track a cop to her home.

After this, melodrama after unbelievability took place at breakneck speed. This really should have had eight episodes. Everything was crammed in and the denouement was just so trite as to actually make me angry.

Looking back over my review, I've reduced the mark to a three from a four.

Don't be fooled by the low scoring reviews. The series is just very very good. Well acted and well directed. Sofia Helin very unlikable you willl grow into her traumatized way of being. It's not like Saga but not too far away from her either. All support actors are pretty good and they are just playing out everyday people in unusual situations. The shots are just super high Scandinavian standards and if you like just the feel of Sweden and Denmark you will love them. If you are looking for more action or horror type of thriller series it could not be for you. Also if you prefer American fake crap acted procedural rubbish... be my guest but don't bother trying to enjoy a nice Northern European crime series.

While I wouldn't be quite as harsh as the other reviews as at 6th Aprin '24, I have to say that on the whole the series was very disappointing. The main character is completely unlikeable but not in a good or interesting way. The hallucinations are stupid from the start and then just annoying soon after. Most of her actions can be seen coming a mile away. The story is incomplete, setting it up for series 2 but I won't be wasting my time. I suggest that you don't waste yours. { Apparently a review must have a minimum of six hundred characters - I have no idea why but here goes: I like a number of Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian TV series but this one is well below par! )