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It´s difficult to rewrite this higly explored genre into a new fresh way but this is totally unique in it´s kind. The language is in Swedish, but I highly recommend this show for the non speaking swedish viewers. Not any police show has ever had this close to reality feel as this one has.

The shooting is close to documentary and the story is about the daily struggles of the local police force in Malmoe. Highly addictive and you never want the story to have an end. The narrative is invincible but the caracters grow into your bare skin.

It´s a must to have seen this show if youre into reality based storys and it totally changes your view on day to day police work. So very human and warm.

As a former big city paramedic I can say this is spot on or at least very close to it. Of course this is still just a police series, but it's (unfortunately) very realistic. I give it 10 after 3 episodes because it's well made, realistic and it's something new in Scandinavian police series. «Jakta på ein morder» was little bit better but not same style. Its more «true crime» so I wouldn't compare these to.

First two episodes gives any reality cop series a serious run for its money. It took me about 300 sec before I did realize its not a documentary. I am a bit thick but stoked! World class. Give it a chance and you're in for a treat.

Season 1 - 10/10. Sincere and real, full of empathy and it literally gives hope in the dark. Outstanding soundtrack!

Season 2 - 5/10. I regret that I watched it. The message of the season 2 has nothing in common with the message of season 1. The script and sometimes even acting made me disappointed. Sometimes I just did not believe in what I saw, and this is not what I expected from this series. Also, it seems that in the second season the script writers and directors enjoy playing with the audience's feelings. But they do it in a very rude and stupid way. The second season made me feel really bad. And I am sorry that I had to write this kind of review, as the first season impressed me very much.

The only reason I don't rate this 10 is because it is excruciating to watch, being so painfully realistic. It doesn't follow the traditional cop shows where one or more cases are followed from start to finish. It instead tells the story of the persons in the uniforms, humanizing them, in their daily life as regular "street" police officers. They don't get to crack the big cases, instead they only see misery and darkness.

Excellent acting in believable characters, in combination with the realistic script, makes this one of the best shows in the genre. But don't expect snappy comments, shootouts or high speed car chases. It's a drama, not an action or thriller.

If nothing else, watch it to get a better understanding of what police officers have to deal with on a daily basis.