Bäckström

If you don't like this you may be lacking a sense of humour ... Kjell Bergqvist is not only charismatic he's also pretty funny at times. I'm up to episode four and I'm thoroughly enjoying it but not taking it too seriously ... and I think that is the key!

Less frantic editing/talks. less episodes. better overall. more compelling. Main actor is very arrogant but much more credible in Euro version. recommended.

Surprised at some of the low ratings here. This is a very different, very enjoyable series. True to life? Well I hope not, but very entertaining. And I liked the acting. Not hammy and 'deep' in the usual American way, but natural - except for the lead, who always plays his character as an arrogant but brilliant a#$hole, which is the way he should be played.

I disagree that you have to be Scandinavian to truly enjoy this series. This narcissistic detective is irascible and lovable at the same time. Great scenery, very fun supporting cast, and I love the imagined flashbacks. This is a great escape with heart and some unexpected laughs 😉

Is this a Swedish noir police procedural? It has none of the elements. 1. It is Not dark and brooding. 2. The protagonist' malleable and lugubrious face is more akin to an Italian or french detective. 3. The camera work is so well lighted, I didn't have to adjust my TV settings to view the scenes. 4. There is actual laughter and jokes with Backstrom and his fellow officers. 5. The crime scene is just a found skull. There are no horrific chopped up bloody bodies, victims tied up in basements, kids abused, or serial plus copycat serial killers. 6. Except for Backstrom recreating an evening in the victim's life, he doesn't seem to drink anymore than most European detectives. 7. There are no long sweeping camera on a drone of the beautiful Swedish landscape. 8. Backstrom is not a lone wolf, but Has a pint size partner in Sweden, and a funky funny officer when working in Thailand, and 9. There some hints for next season, but Backstrom doesn't seem to have a horrific childhood.

I would almost put this murder mystery in the comedy/murder mystery category a la Midsomer Murders or Death in Paradise, etc.

This show has the the most adorable sidekick. Backstrom works the case with the neighbor's kid. The kid steals every scene he is in and is smart and believable not obnoxious.

This show should be renamed Lackstrom or Rackstrom as it has no connection with the US version of Backstrom. There are always those annoying comparisons with the written version or other cinematic versions. The American Backstron, filmed in Portland, is a unique classic, unfortunately, cancelled by corporate idiots. The only similarities between the two Backstroms is that the shows are described as "an arrogant detective.". So? Starting with the first greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes and ending with Batman, they are all arrogant. So just Watch and enjoy both Backstroms.