With the storyline comprising a police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign, this might be an American show, but its narrative, character progressions, and settings are Scandi noir at its finest.

Fury, grief, tears, betrayal, and some epic twists all contribute to make The Bridge an unforgettable Scandi noir.Īdapted from one of the most well known Nordic noirs, The Killing is a dark mystery thriller with a bleak plot to match its dreary landscapes and relentless rain. Sofia Helin and Kim Bodnia star as a Swedish & Danish detective who must work together when a corpse is found on the border between their two countries. While tracking a sadistic killer, he follows a string of crimes (including ritual murders and attacks on domestic animals) in the bleak landscapes of a small town by the Baltic coast. This show’s protagonist Kurt Wallander ( Krister Henriksson ) is the embodiment of a Nordic noir cop: moody, intelligent, and obsessed. Until it’s available outside Norway, get your fix with the shows listed below, all of which are available to stream right now for your bingewatching pleasure. Ten-part series Wisting , created by Katarina Launing & Trygve Allister Diesen, is the biggest drama series ever produced in Norway. Meanwhile, Norwegian actor Sven Nordin ( Lilyhammer ) will star as the eponymous Wisting – a homicide detective pursuing the same culprit. The Canadian actress Carrie-Anne Moss – best known for her roles in The Matrix and Jessica Jones – announced she will be joining the cast of Norwegian crime series Wisting, playing an FBI agent who travels to Scandinavia to track down an American serial killer on the run. By: Daisy Webb Fortitude: All the best Scandi noir shows

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