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.
Elin Hammar
Gunnar Elvestad
Sofia Nilsson
Simon Nilsson
Olle Nordlöf
Annika Nilsson
Mattias Cedergren
Gustav Åkerlund
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.
10 episodes
When 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.
Runtime: 57 minAnnika'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.
Runtime: 58 minThe 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.
Runtime: 59 minElin 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.
Runtime: 57 minSimon 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.
Runtime: 59 minThe 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.
Runtime: 59 minThe 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.
Runtime: 58 minVeritas 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?
Runtime: 58 minElin 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.
Runtime: 59 minAfter 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.
Runtime: 59 minBlue Eyes - (Blå ögon) Series Trailer (English subtitles)