Meurtre au pied du volcan

Even now, Iceland has a low crime rate, but "big crime" is yet present, particularly drugs and money laundry related ones. So, from time to time, the police cannot confine themselves to regular constable work, but have to deal with international malpractices and violent management of affairs.

Unlike in Hamarinn where standard issue crime drama story lines and characters were intertwined with (super)natural phenomena and abilities, Hraunið is an "ordinary" crime series where solution is reached without mythological issues or visions. Again, the acting is good, beautifully harsh Icelandic nature visible, but there was still something that fell short for me, falling behind e.g. Ófærð and other films where Baltasar Kormákur is usually involved. Several links between the past and present remained vague, and long chases and shootings do not somehow fit in... Some characters and scenes provided no additional value, and the ending came a bit hurriedly.

But still, if you like Nordic people and nature and expect a kind of thrill and dark forces, then Hraunið lets you spend pleasant hours in front of screen.

I have watched the Lava Field right after watching the first season which is The Cliff. I must say that the second season is better than the first season. The story is a bit typical but much better compared to first season. Nevertheless it is not better than other Icelandic series such as Trapped or Katla. However this season keeps you interested in the story and you can watch it without getting bored. The acting is quite good and Icelandic landscape is really beautiful as usual. The ending of the serie was a bit poor for that reason 7 points over 10. If the ending was better this season could deserve 8 points in my view. Watch it !

This could have been a decent plot if it was a few episodes longer - I think they had to edit several hours of plot and wrap -up. The lead detective is watchable but he makes a bunch of mistakes. Several of the casts' background stories - his included are murky. Most of the actors, especially the women, are downright grotesque looking or just hateable. The finale clears up NOTHING. If the biggest crimes in Iceland are drugs and money laundering, the editor and director qualify for both in making this. #SAD

The scenery is beautiful, and it's the only reason I watched the rest of this short series. The plot and writing and extremely predictable and poor.

One of the most exciting crime series I ever saw.

Islands beautyfull and yet somehow frightening landscapes are part of the characteristics and of the story.

The story is gripping, thrilling, absorbing.

I binge watched it and I recommend it for a rainy weekend, too.