![]() In the first two seasons, her partner Martin (Kim Bodnia) served as a buffer and became one of the few people who actually understood her. That style has its disadvantages - she often seems dismissive and unsympathetic to people experiencing sadness or grief. Saga’s lack of emotion allows her to focus solely on details in a logical, no-frills manner. When a body is found on the bridge between Malmo and Copenhagen, Swedish detective Saga Norén (Sofia Helin) - who is socially awkward and emotionally distant - is paired with a Danish detective to solve the case. ( An American remake, centered in the moody, rainy Pacific Northwest, starred Mireille Enos.) The Danish version was never available to stream until last summer, when Topic got exclusive rights.Īnother Nordic hit that was remade in the U.S., The Bridge is shot between Malmo, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark. The tight pacing and cliff-hangers will keep you guessing to the very last moment. Set in dreary Copenhagen with a cast of characters who all could be suspects, there are red herrings galore. The investigation reveals a connection to a powerful politician’s inner circle, with the influence to cover things up. Veteran detective Sarah Lund (Sofie Gråbøl) is getting ready to retire and relocate to a quieter life in Sweden when she’s snarled into a case involving a missing teenager, later found murdered. While The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, David Fincher’s movie based on the best-selling books by Swedish author Stieg Larsson, catapulted Nordic noir into the Zeitgeist, the series that set the blueprint for television was Denmark’s The Killing. ![]() These series will transport you to a winter wonderland without leaving your couch - while also keeping you on the edge of it. What makes Nordic noir series especially great for winter viewing is their amazing scenery Think snowcapped mountains, sweeping aerial shots of frozen fjords, pristine snowy forests, and ice shards floating in dark rivers. The violence is more psychological in nature, which often makes it even more haunting. There aren’t a lot of car chases, explosions, or fight scenes. The genre is known for cerebral, complex murder-mystery plots that are often entwined with political corruption, understated performances, and subtle, efficient writing that packs an emotional punch without heavy-handedness. Gray skies and freezing temps are the perfect excuse to curl up with a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa (or a hot toddy) and binge some Nordic thrillers. It's Edward's and Lissie's banter that's the centrepiece for the game, so it's important it feels natural and realistic, which it mostly does.While the snow has finally melted here in New York City, we’ve still got some frigid forecasts ahead of us. Although Lissie at first rubbed me the wrong way with somewhat annoying 1920's slang thrown around like "old-bean" constantly as if she was a character acting in her own play, I eventually grew to like her. But the journey is, thankfully, really enjoyable and this is thanks to the writing for the two main characters in Edward and Lissie. The story wraps with a somewhat disappointing ending leaving open some annoying questions. I also took over thirty screenshots while playing Draugen - but I know smelling the roses isn't for everyone.Īs a short and tight story experience, I can not discuss the finer details of Draugen's story without spoilers, but I enjoyed its themes more than its plot. And it is stunning quite often, so much so that I took every opportunity to sit and soak it in I could. There isn't much to consider in the way of optional content, but there are times you can sit and soak in the Norwegian setting and even let Edward draw in his journal. It’s a very linear experience, but a well paced one. ![]() ![]() You'll be mostly be walking and interacting with key objects to trigger the progression of the story in Draugen.
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