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A mysterious inheritance, a Norwegian nightmare, and six episodes of escalating dread.
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Maelstrom (1985)

slow-burn gothic1980s BBC chillerinheritance horror

Latest Episode

50 min

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

Out of the Depths

Mar 12, 1985

As the midsummer night bonfires burn along the fjords, Catherine finally learns the truth about her inheritance. But she has one more terrifying ordeal to face.

Overview

Drama

A millionaire leaves his fortune to an unknown woman, Catherine Durell, who travels to Norway to take over her newly inherited property. Soon, she finds herself caught in a maelstrom of murder and terror.

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Content warning
miniseries
class and corruptionthe burden of legacyisolation and paranoiathe violence of secrets

Standout Aspects

Production

Bleak Norwegian locations shot on grimy 1980s video.

Writing

Michael J. Bird's precise, cruel plotting.

Acting

Tusse Silberg's unraveling composure.

Best for:Solo: Late night, lights dim, phone on silent.·Binge: One sitting — the dread compounds beautifully.·Rewatch: Spot the clues you missed first time.
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychological manipulation and implied violence throughout.
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Creator

Michael J. Bird

First AiredFeb 5, 1985
StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes6
BBC One

Top Cast

Tusse Silberg

Tusse Silberg

Edita Brychta

Edita Brychta

Susan Gilmore

Susan Gilmore

John Abineri

John Abineri

Trevor Baxter

Trevor Baxter

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Part of BBC's 1980s 'haunted house' miniseries boom alongside 'The Woman in White' and 'The Secret Adversary'.

Trivia

Michael J. Bird wrote all six episodes in six weeks after his previous series 'The Dark Side of the Sun' was cancelled.

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