I will disclose I have not read Klas Ostergren's novels. As an American who hasn't, I am probably a more open viewer. However, in my experience, this is very creative and intelligent TV. I do not have to compare the mini-series to anything else. This is the quality I hope to see more of on Netflix.
The actors were superb and deeply engaging. The filming was very well done. I am not a fan of flashbacks and split time lines, but the way these were handled drew me in and intrigued me. There is a low-burning suspense throughout this series that is gripping, haunting. Dencik and Regnfors have chemistry. Ruth Fernandez delivers a consistent, puzzling femme fatale. Supporting characters are all played well by an excellent cast.
The most impressive feature of this work is its complexity. There are no predictable story lines, which are so common in today's churned out media. The episodes have a delicate weave that is torn over and over only to be sewn back again with a twist. I found the eighth chapter quite moving. I highly recommend this if you are a seasoned and patient fan of foreign serial drama.
The actors were superb and deeply engaging. The filming was very well done. I am not a fan of flashbacks and split time lines, but the way these were handled drew me in and intrigued me. There is a low-burning suspense throughout this series that is gripping, haunting. Dencik and Regnfors have chemistry. Ruth Fernandez delivers a consistent, puzzling femme fatale. Supporting characters are all played well by an excellent cast.
The most impressive feature of this work is its complexity. There are no predictable story lines, which are so common in today's churned out media. The episodes have a delicate weave that is torn over and over only to be sewn back again with a twist. I found the eighth chapter quite moving. I highly recommend this if you are a seasoned and patient fan of foreign serial drama.
