The Åre Murders, a Swedish crime drama streaming on Netflix, is being hailed as an 'edge-of-your-seat' series by critics, making it a must-watch for fans of The Killing.
Based on the popular book series by Swedish author Viveca Sten, the show adapts the murder mystery novels Hidden in Snow and Hidden in the Shadows. It falls under the Nordic noir genre, featuring crime fiction from a police perspective set against a Scandinavian backdrop.
Plot and Characters
Released in 2025, the series centers on Detective Hanna, who escapes to her sister's holiday home in the Swedish ski resort of Åre after a relationship breakdown. When a girl goes missing, Hanna can't resist helping the understaffed local police, reluctantly partnering with Officer Daniel. As they investigate, they uncover a chilling network of human traffickers and devastating family secrets.
Swedish actress Carla Sehn stars as Hanna, with Kardo Razzazi as Daniel. The cast also includes Amalia Holm Bjelke, Charlie Gustafsson, and Frida Argento. The show is available with English subtitles or dubbed.
Critical and Fan Reception
A critic described it as "an edge-of-your-seat crime series that spans two separate murders in one small, snowy, Swedish town." Fans on Rotten Tomatoes have echoed this praise, with one writing: "Loved it!! Can't believe there were only 5 episodes; I was literally so hooked. I was devastated when I had finished watching this. Really good acting and such good storylines, really very gripping along with beautiful landscapes to see. A must-watch, and I hope they keep making more."
Another viewer added: "Beautiful, moody setting, very good acting, good character development, and an unpredictable and gripping story." One highlighted the chilling atmosphere: "Good enough, for sure. Decent plots, pacing, and character acting. Chilly Nordic scenery is a lovely match for the grim crimes."
Future Seasons
According to WhatsonNetflix, The Åre Murders is set to return for a second season in 2026, with two new cases for the investigators. No official announcements have been made about further development, but fans are eagerly anticipating more. All five existing episodes are currently streaming on Netflix.
