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Genre Guide

Scandinavian Crime Shows & Movies

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JCLBetM

Johnson County Library

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I love crime dramas, and while I'm partial to British ones I've recently discovered some great Swedish ones. I haven't seen all of these but I comment on the ones I have. Some are movies and some are TV series, for the shows I only include the first season. Some items have a separate version that was filmed in English (e.g., Wallander, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo); I include both.

By:

JCLBetM

Johnson County Library

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1-25 of 32 items

Spring tide, season 1

Spring tide, season 1

DVD - 2019

A female police academy student digs into a brutal cold case and unearths all kinds of unexpected drama. The story goes some dark places, but the show is well done. I nearly watched it in one sitting. A female police academy student digs into a brutal cold case and unearths all kinds of unexpected drama. The story goes some dark places, but the show is well done. I nearly watched it in one sitting. Show less

A female police academy student digs into a brutal cold case and unearths all kinds of unexpected drama. The story goes some dark places, but the show is well done. I nearly watched it in one sitting. A female police academy student digs into a brutal cold case and unearths all kinds of unexpected drama. The story goes some dark places, but the show is well done. I nearly watched it in one sitting. Show less

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Maria Wern

Maria Wern

Episodes 1-3

Book - 2011

Maria is now one of my favorite lead detectives--she's smart, tough, knows how to laugh, and deeply cares about people. Her team is also very likable; they all seem like real people. Plus, this is set on Gotland, which is a beautiful Swedish island. Maria is now one of my favorite lead detectives--she's smart, tough, knows how to laugh, and deeply cares about people. Her team is also very likable; they all seem like real people. Plus, this is set on Gotland, which is a beautiful Swedish island. Show less

Maria is now one of my favorite lead detectives--she's smart, tough, knows how to laugh, and deeply cares about people. Her team is also very likable; they all seem like real people. Plus, this is set on Gotland, which is a beautiful Swedish island. Maria is now one of my favorite lead detectives--she's smart, tough, knows how to laugh, and deeply cares about people. Her team is also very likable; they all seem like real people. Plus, this is set on Gotland, which is a beautiful Swedish island. Show less

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The girl with the dragon tattoo

The girl with the dragon tattoo

DVD - 2010

I think this was the first Swedish film I'd ever seen and I was blown away by Noomi Rapace and how the slowly creepy story, which wasn't the typical American pacing of a thriller, kept my attention even with having to read subtitles. I think this was the first Swedish film I'd ever seen and I was blown away by Noomi Rapace and how the slowly creepy story, which wasn't the typical American pacing of a thriller, kept my attention even with having to read subtitles. Show less

I think this was the first Swedish film I'd ever seen and I was blown away by Noomi Rapace and how the slowly creepy story, which wasn't the typical American pacing of a thriller, kept my attention even with having to read subtitles. I think this was the first Swedish film I'd ever seen and I was blown away by Noomi Rapace and how the slowly creepy story, which wasn't the typical American pacing of a thriller, kept my attention even with having to read subtitles. Show less

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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011 Version)

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011 Version)

DVD - 2012

While I prefer the Swedish version, I did enjoy this one, as well. While I prefer the Swedish version, I did enjoy this one, as well. Show less

While I prefer the Swedish version, I did enjoy this one, as well. While I prefer the Swedish version, I did enjoy this one, as well. Show less

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Girl who played with fire

Girl who played with fire

DVD - 2010

Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Show less

Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Show less

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The girl who kicked the hornet's nest

The girl who kicked the hornet's nest

DVD - 2011

Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Show less

Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Noomi Rapace continues to kill it. Show less

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The Girl in the Spider's Web

The Girl in the Spider's Web

DVD - 2019

I was slightly skeptical about this one, but Claire Foy was excellent. I love her in other things but wasn't sold on her being Lisbeth -- I was wrong. I was slightly skeptical about this one, but Claire Foy was excellent. I love her in other things but wasn't sold on her being Lisbeth -- I was wrong. Show less

I was slightly skeptical about this one, but Claire Foy was excellent. I love her in other things but wasn't sold on her being Lisbeth -- I was wrong. I was slightly skeptical about this one, but Claire Foy was excellent. I love her in other things but wasn't sold on her being Lisbeth -- I was wrong. Show less

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Department Q trilogy

Department Q trilogy

DVD - 2016

A unique team--Carl is hopelessly driven to find justice, Assad believes kindness still matters in the world. Their cases are grim, but you'll quickly find yourself rooting for this odd couple. Won lots of awards in Denmark. A unique team--Carl is hopelessly driven to find justice, Assad believes kindness still matters in the world. Their cases are grim, but you'll quickly find yourself rooting for this odd couple. Won lots of awards in Denmark. Show less

A unique team--Carl is hopelessly driven to find justice, Assad believes kindness still matters in the world. Their cases are grim, but you'll quickly find yourself rooting for this odd couple. Won lots of awards in Denmark. A unique team--Carl is hopelessly driven to find justice, Assad believes kindness still matters in the world. Their cases are grim, but you'll quickly find yourself rooting for this odd couple. Won lots of awards in Denmark. Show less

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Those who kill

Those who kill

DVD - 2019

An interesting lead female detective -- clever, capable, yet made vulnerable by a harsh past. Her team, including a slightly unstable forensic psychiatris...Show more An interesting lead female detective -- clever, capable, yet made vulnerable by a harsh past. Her team, including a slightly unstable forensic psychiatrist, deals with disturbing murders as they grow to trust each other. As much about the detectives as the crimes. Show less

An interesting lead female detective -- clever, capable, yet made vulnerable by a harsh past. Her team, including a slightly unstable forensic psychiatris...Show more An interesting lead female detective -- clever, capable, yet made vulnerable by a harsh past. Her team, including a slightly unstable forensic psychiatrist, deals with disturbing murders as they grow to trust each other. As much about the detectives as the crimes. Show less

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Rebecka Martinsson

Rebecka Martinsson

Series 1

DVD - 2018

Another clever-but-vulnerable female lead. This one returns to her small hometown when an old friend dies, and gets sucked into dark cases that leave her ...Show more Another clever-but-vulnerable female lead. This one returns to her small hometown when an old friend dies, and gets sucked into dark cases that leave her struggling to regain her own life and future. Filled with interesting side characters who create a rich and realistic world for the cases that unfold. Show less

Another clever-but-vulnerable female lead. This one returns to her small hometown when an old friend dies, and gets sucked into dark cases that leave her ...Show more Another clever-but-vulnerable female lead. This one returns to her small hometown when an old friend dies, and gets sucked into dark cases that leave her struggling to regain her own life and future. Filled with interesting side characters who create a rich and realistic world for the cases that unfold. Show less

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Wallander

Wallander

Episodes 1-3

DVD - 2010

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Wallander

Wallander

DVD - 2009

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The simple heist, series 1

The simple heist, series 1

DVD - 2019

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The sandhamn murders

The sandhamn murders

Volume 1

DVD - 2019

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The bridge, series1

The bridge, series1

DVD - 2014

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Annika Bengtzon, crime reporter

Annika Bengtzon, crime reporter

Episodes 1-3

DVD - 2013

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Arne Dahl, season one

Arne Dahl, season one

DVD - 2014

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Man from Beijing

Man from Beijing

DVD - 2012

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Unni Lindell

Unni Lindell

The Cato Isaksen mysteries, Set 1

DVD - 2014

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Acquitted, season 1

Acquitted, season 1

DVD - 2019

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Private eye Vares, episodes 1-3

Private eye Vares, episodes 1-3

DVD - 2013

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Straight forward, series 1

Straight forward, series 1

DVD - 2019

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The team, season 1

The team, season 1

DVD - 2019

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The Snowman

The Snowman

DVD - 2018

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Easy Money

Easy Money

DVD - 2013

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