Koka björn

I binged all episodes in one evening. I was a bit sceptical at first but soon found it very captivating.

It conveys a society structured by rigid social hierarchies, were racism against sámi people was deeply ingrained and social standing largely determined one's opportunity in life. Quite a lot of scenes were quite gruesome and painful to see.

I liked the Sherlock Holmes parts with the pastor and Jussi. The series also makes effective use of multiple languages - Swedish, Meänkieli, and Northern Sámi - to reflect the region's social and ethnic divisions. The use of the original languages also lends the series a credibility often lacking in adaptations where English is spoken despite a non-Anglophone historical and cultural context.

I watched this in Swedish with English subtitles as I cannot stand dubbing. It had lots to attract me - the period setting, the stunning scenery and the mysterious cultures of the indigenous people - plus an intriguing murder mystery.

Gustav Skarsgard was brilliant as the Pastor - more suited to a career as a detective and/or forensic scientist, such was his brilliance at investigating a series of killings in his parish. His benevolent mentoring of his adopted Sami son was really touching.

Some interesting characters who were all very well played - and kudos to the actor playing the travelling artist who was generally unnerving.

I loved the Nordic type background music as it added to the sense of remoteness and unease. I guess the Director wanted to add authenticity by having everyone look awful with what looked like dirty and sunburnt faces but it did look strange!

All in all this was the perfect series to watch on dark nights with the lights dimmed. Really enjoyed it.

It´s a very good story and great performances by the actors, just don´t forget to change the language to Swedish otherwise it´s not very realistic.

It´s a very good story and great performances by the actors, just don´t forget to change the language to Swedish otherwise it´s not very realistic. Highly recommended.

Wife and I listened to the audiobook on a car trip. Details were special involving forensics in Lapland in 1852 prior to DNA testing. Gustaf Skarsgård is a brilliant choice for lead, especially in Swedish rather than English dubbing. The 2021 book was an international best seller. Glad to see the movie.

I logged in to imdb first time in quite a few years to shout my desperation.

Please, please quit showing people during day to day life (including going to church) wity dirty faces!!!!! People washed their faces even in the "dark" ages!

It is so annoying that I can hardly watch what seems to be a good show. Why, oh why oh why the director made that decision?