Detektiven från Beledweyne

This was a lovely series full of Swedish whimsy. Yes, there were dark strands but these didn't intrude into the ridiculousnrss of it all. Situations were impossible as were the detective and prosecutorial work. Somehow it didn't matter.

It was a smart piece of writing to make the false reasons for seeking asylum match the real reason for Ibraahin's flight. I'd actually guessed this would turn out to be the case and it was a glimpse of a world far from liberal Sweden, a country that, nonetheless, sends refugees back to their fates.

There were three cases over the six episodes. That was nicely rounded and allowed time for some development amongst the ongoing themes and strands.

Season two is clearly coming. I shall be looking out for it.

I am not sure why there are so many low reviews for this really refreshing series and I, for one, would love to see the 2nd season. After watching the first 2 episodes, you might think that the leading female charachter is unlikeable and obnoxious (which she is), but as the series progresses one gets to understand her more and kind of root for her, as well.

As for the leading male character, he's just great and the way the actor portrays him is very, very touching indeed. The whole series is excellent, I binge-watched it in a day and highly recommend it.

I would love to see these two work together on cases, as well as on each other, because this is where the writing is clearly headed to - to their mutual change in behaviour and views, something of a rub-off effect, I would say.

So, 8 stars for this, realistically.

If you are stuck on pure reality then watch actual, real life, investigation shows. I liked the general absudity and the recovery from the female character that continually created her own demise.

The view into the refugee issues as well as the prior life circumstances that led #24 to the current situation is also a key to the storyline.

Relax and enjoy.a barely likable character whose personality dominates the lives of a few that sit closest to her. If you must, cheer for those that focus on her and.look for the occasion where she will fall. Liked the investigation storylines as they were a strong compliment to ties the stories together.

I ll liked the premise; incompetent downbeated prosecuter takes help from a asylumseeker detective.

The problem is that the characters are unlikeable. She is arrogant and selfabsorbed. He is boring.

If she was the comedic relief (like dr Watson) and he was portraid as smart. (Maybe some clever editing explaning why). And some better story. Now they are relying on.what some call mcguffing. (A special event that happens nearby). It just does not make sence. Some people are not behaving like normal.

The actors are fine. The photo is ok. The editing a little bit off. Its hard to hear What some character are saying sometimes.

It could be an interesting tv-show with some more development.

Evaluated as a crime series the Detective from Beledweyne is very light. The time the series spends on social commentary and comedy should however not be ignored. Good acting from at least the two main characters also add to the enjoyiment. A nice modern feel to the script is never wrong either. The storyline moves on at a suitable pace from beginning to end in nice logical fashion.

Together these ingredients come together to a surprisingly enjoyable four hours of watching the six pieces of season one. The end of season one clearly indicate a season two is planned, which I will definitely watch.