The Valhalla Murders

The Valhalla Murders

This was a total treat from start to finish with tight acting and an even tighter script. Two elements that needed strengthening to get a 10/10, I first wanted more banter between the cops to prevent it becoming mechanical and creating more character. They tried with the technical nerd and the country cop but it was wasn't quite there. Secondly the forensics needed to drive the investigation along with the research, at times here the forensics followed the events by way of confirmation.

Lastly we didn't get a full blown explanation of motive by the killer, why these boys, why this home.

Either way I loved this drama and the two main leads were fabulous.

An interesting murder mystery series set in Iceland. The characters were well developed and well acted (for us English speakers the dubbing was very well done). The cinematography gave off awesome dark vibes. The main storyline was well developed, but there could have been more there. Some off the side storylines felt unfinished.

A good start. "sloppy dubbing & nonsensical close captioning" Well take the option to have English subtitles then. That's why it's there.

I thought this was a brilliant piece and didn't want it to end. Right until the final episode you are held in the dark. There are a few gaps and weaknesses but on the whole it is wonderfully suspenseful. I hope they make another series with Kata and Arnar as the lead detectives in a new Nordic police thriller.

This is very similar to a welsh series called Hinterland. Same plot.