Dirigenten

Very effective thriller with excellent character distribution, even the minor roles have a unique presence that adds complexity and intensity to the plot, which remains focused and gripping throughout.

The main weakness is the lack of a clear reason for all the killings, as the motive remains something of a political abstraction. And the secret antagonist is guessed far too soon. None the less it is is full of effective twists and turns and human elements that keeps the interest all the way.

It was ok overall but I wouldn't watch it again. Plot is over complicated and acting very hammy in places. Oh- and the soundtrack is just awful and overplayed. Very annoying.

After watching Young Wallander on Netflix, I was in the mood for more Scandi TV and found this on All 4. Yet again, Adam Palsson plays the protagonist and he's easy on the eye and better in this than YW. A strong supporting cast and excellent production values lift this twisty thriller set in the world of high finance, above the usual potboiler and it's quite gripping in parts. It does get a little convoluted as it goes along but it's still entertaining enough. I can see comparisons being made with "McMafia" but this is not in the same league. The theme music and titles are awesome!

For the most part, a taut and evenly paced thriller that works on many levels.

Yet it suffers from one big flaw - the central premise is a money making scam that isn't quite believable, or else it's not nearly well enough explained.

Adam Palsson may not be everyone's choice of lead actor either. He has been blessed with one handsome and enigmatic expression ... eyes and eyebrows straight out of the Roger Moore School of Acting. But should it be a look that suits every mood and occasion?

Add to these misgivings the feeling that the ending dragged on a bit, and you are left with something that fails to reach its full potential, but is still entertaining. - 7.6/10

In spite of hopes and wishes from the 1990ies, Russia has not "westernised", but has somewhat imported its approaches and modus operandi into relations and dealings with the West. In Moscow Noir, most events take place in Russia, with most performers of non-Russian origin, enabling to develop events and scenes with additional thrill and appropriate mood.

Adam Pålsson is good as usual (perhaps his character is somewhat less interesting than in Innan vi dör), and he has many pleasant co-actors to side with him, enabling to wend his way through cruelty, greed and betrayal. True, this Series includes again some talks in horrible Russian and I figured the main wrongdoer out a bit too early, but as for entirety, the 8 episodes were pleasant to follow and are recommended to those not against of political elements in a thriller.

Partly to be juxtaposed with the BBC´s McMafia.