Sanningen

The mostly negative reviews for this series just go to show that we are all very different: I absolutely loved this and I am only disappointed that there doesn't seem to be a second season. If you expect something with lots of violence, car chases and guns, then this won't be for you. I mean, how many 'crime' series are there where only one shot in total is fired - and that is in the last episode and only goes through a window? And yet I was absolutely glued to it. It's not perfect and there are one or two cringe moments, but for me, the characters, 'ordinary' as they are, but struggling with extraordinary situations, were totally believable and beautifully drawn. Clearly not written for the big screen but television; in my opinion, this is actually one of its strengths. I was left with wanting more. In all, a wonderful series, showing how flawed, complex and human we all are.

Don't be fooled by the low scoring reviews. The series is just very very good. Well acted and well directed. Sofia Helin very unlikable you willl grow into her traumatized way of being. It's not like Saga but not too far away from her either. All support actors are pretty good and they are just playing out everyday people in unusual situations. The shots are just super high Scandinavian standards and if you like just the feel of Sweden and Denmark you will love them. If you are looking for more action or horror type of thriller series it could not be for you. Also if you prefer American fake crap acted procedural rubbish... be my guest but don't bother trying to enjoy a nice Northern European crime series.

A rich multilayered detective. All kinds of emotional involvements and entanganlements influence a Cold case investigation in a rich tappistry of the way life can be. Although, probably more suited for the more intelligent watcher. But a rich dish for those. Great acting, an intelligent tale, that gives you the feel as if you are watching a second season, but it does that deliberately. Life is not just 1 tale.

I enjoyed this series: the setting, characters and story line were all interesting. The plot centres on a cold case from 16 years earlier involving the disappearance of a local Malmo teenager. A lead investigator, Iris (played by Sofia Helin) is brought in from Stockholm to work with the local team which leads to some tensions. As the drama unfolds it becomes clear that all is not well with Iris, and her back story is slowly revealed through the series.

I thought that Sofia Helin was marvellous in the lead role, and the supporting roles were all well cast and well played. The murder investigation unfolded in a believable manner, and the various subplots added interest, especially that of Iris's relationship with her sister.

I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys Scandinavian crime shows.

Great cast, many well known Swedish actors. The plot is initally interesting. Good characters that each bring something to the storyline. A few episodes in something happens with the whole show. In one episode everything just fell apart. The story was unfolding really quickly without any explanation. The detectives came to conclusions that had no ground. Like fast forwarding without explanation.

We stopped watching all together. It was really weird , did they change production team, directors, or did they run out of budget? I can't believe that the script and the plot was written like that.

Very disappointing and unusual.