8.060 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestThe occupation of the west german embassy and the unsolved murder seems to be connected in a way that can cause grave consequences for swedish politics. The commision are working discreet and the clock is ticking.
The year is 1975, and the West German embassy in Stockholm is occupied by German terrorists. It's an attack not only on the embassy, but on Sweden's long-standing pride as a peaceful nation. In the aftermath of the violent occupation, the Swedish Security Police suspects the six terrorists had help from the outside, possibly from a group of Swedish sympathizers. But no leads can be found until fourteen years later.
Acting
Rolf Lassgård's weathered detective carries decades of regret
Production
Meticulous 1975/1989 period detail feels lived-in, not costume-shop
Writing
Unfolds like a true crime doc that keeps wrongfooting you
Creator
Kristian Petri
Rolf Lassgård
Lars Martin Johansson
Helena af Sandeberg
Jeanette Eriksson
Per Svensson
Bo Jarnebring
Henrik Norlén
Jan Lewin
Kjell Bergqvist
Berg
Claes Malmberg
Evert Bäckström
Helena Bergström
Stein
Jacob Ericksson
Nilsson
Shima Niavarani
Linda Martinez
Johannes Brost
Persson
Sten Ljunggren
Majoren
Ida Engvoll
Stein, 17 år
Jonas Karlsson
Waltin
Erik Johansson
Tischler
Claes Ljungmark
Översten
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real West German embassy attacks in Stockholm; Sweden's 'neutral' self-image still shapes its political discourse today.
Director Petri deliberately mirrors the investigation's frustration in the viewing experience—you're meant to feel Johansson's maddening dead ends.
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