The Icelandic crime thriller Black Sands has returned for a second series on U, offering fans of ITV's Broadchurch a chilling new mystery to stream for free.
The new season picks up 14 months after the shocking events of the first series. The small coastal town of Glerársandar is still reeling from the revelation that a serial killer had been hiding in plain sight among its residents.
Police Officer Aníta Returns to Work
Central to the new series is police officer Aníta, who is adjusting to life as a new mother while struggling with a strong desire to return to work. Her world is thrown into chaos when a woman dies in what appears to be a suspicious car crash.
Driven to uncover the truth, Aníta becomes involved in the investigation alongside her friend and colleague Fríða, who is leading the official police inquiry. As the case progresses, sinister secrets from the town's past begin to surface.
Investigation Traces Back to Foster Home
The investigation traces back to a former foster home with connections to Aníta's own family, revealing decades of hidden trauma and lingering questions. What initially seems like a tragic accident quickly evolves into a much more complex mystery, with startling revelations and devastating consequences for those involved.
Throughout the eight-part series, viewers can expect twists as long-buried truths emerge, relationships are tested, and suspicion falls on many residents. As the pressure mounts, Aníta struggles with both the investigation and her own personal demons, leading to a dramatic finale.
Critics Praise the Series
Season two of Black Sands arrived on U on 20 June, with all episodes available to stream from launch day. Fans who have already watched the crime thriller have offered mixed opinions, but the programme has received acclaim from critics.
Reviewer Kelly Luchtman commented: "Black Sands is a very satisfying series with fantastic acting, especially by Steinunn Ólína Thorsteinsdóttir, who has mastered the dangerous charm of Elín's character. We can feel the oppressive sadness of the town, and empathize with Aníta, even if it's her own bad decisions that are the impetus for her return. People have criticised the running time of the series and the agonising slowness of solving the crime. I agree it could have been 6 episodes instead of 8, but I still binged it."
Black Sands series two is available to watch on U.
