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High adrenaline Swedish political thriller from the creative talent behind Humans – An extreme right-wing party is heading towards its best election result when the chief of staff at the Justice Department disappears without a trace. Racism, immigration and nationalism are explored in this series praised by New York Times.
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Seasons & episodes
Taut, contemporary thriller from Sweden set in the run-up to a general election as, behind the political scenes, a series of terror attacks are planned to send shock waves through the nation.
1Let the Party Begin30 Nov 2014 · 57m · ★ 7.0When the Justice Department's chief of staff vanishes without a trace, her replacement begins to suspect a cover-up. An extreme right-wing political party's local representative is brutally murdered.
2A Thousand Pinpricks7 Dec 2014 · 58m · ★ 7.0Annika's far-right political party sees her murder as an opportunity to win more votes. Nazi terrorist cell Veritas emerges from obscurity to carry out a co-ordinated series of violent attacks.
3Ashes to Ashes14 Dec 2014 · 59m · ★ 7.0The terror attacks by Veritas leave the government in crisis and confusion. Elin realises that attempts have been made to cover up Sarah's disappearance. Sofia stumbles upon a xenophobic chat forum.
4Migratory Birds21 Dec 2014 · 57m · ★ 7.0Elin receives a phone call from a terrified Sarah, who wants to arrange a secret meeting. Janina confronts Olle and Kristoffer when a large amount of money goes missing from their campaign funds.
5Care Home4 Jan 2015 · 59m · ★ 7.0Simon sees the move to Stockholm isn't the fresh start Sofia promised. Elin grows increasingly unsure about whether to trust Max. The director of a company providing care homes is abducted by Veritas.
6My Parents' Lies11 Jan 2015 · 59m · ★ 7.0The outcome of the abduction case shocks the nation. Olle confesses to Janina that he did give Sofia money. Elin's flat is broken into and she discovers who falsified Sarah's application for leave.
7The Earthquake18 Jan 2015 · 58m · ★ 7.0The police strongly suspect that Veritas is planning a major terror attack. Elin struggles to understand why Gunnar has been lying. Olle turns up unexpectedly at the Veritas hideout looking for Sofia.
8The Surge25 Jan 2015 · 58m · ★ 8.0Veritas has executed another terror attack but what is the target? Is it linked to the kidnapping of the five-year-old son of the deputy head of security at Stockholm Stock Exchange, two days earlier?
9The Wake1 Feb 2015 · 59m · ★ 4.5Elin is contacted by an unexpected party who suggests a collaboration, but can this new ally be trusted? The police identify Gustav through CCTV pictures. He is now the most wanted man in Sweden.
10A Sunday in September8 Feb 2015 · 59m · ★ 7.0After the shocking events of the last few days, a battered nation goes to the polls. Elin is about to uncover one of the most corrupt and scandalous political conspiracies Sweden has ever known.
Details
- First aired
- 30 Nov 2014
- Last aired
- 8 Feb 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Swedish
- Network
- SVT1
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 15 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Louise PeterhoffElin Hammar
Sven NordinGunnar Elvestad
Karin Franz KörlofSofia Nilsson
David LindströmSimon Nilsson
Kjell WilhelmsenOlle Nordlöf
Anna BjelkerudAnnika Nilsson
Adam LundgrenMattias Cedergren
Erik JohanssonGustav Åkerlund
Cecilia FrodeRebecka Lundström
Linus WahlgrenMax Åhman
Niklas HjulströmStatsminister
Meliz KarlgeSarah Farzin
Daniel LarssonLudwig Biehlers
Małgorzata PieczyńskaJanina Hansson
