The Åre Murders, a Netflix crime drama set in a small Swedish town, has been praised as an 'edge-of-your-seat' series that will appeal to fans of Broadchurch. The show, released in 2025, is based on the popular books by Swedish author Viveca Sten, specifically 'Hidden in Snow' and 'Hidden in the Shadows'.
A Detective's Escape Turns Into a Mystery
At the heart of the story is detective Hanna, who, after a relationship breakdown, takes leave and retreats to her sister's holiday home in the Swedish ski resort of Åre. Soon, a young girl goes missing, and with the local police understaffed, Hanna can't resist getting involved. Officer Daniel reluctantly accepts her help, making her his partner, though trust between them is slow to build.
Uncovering Dark Secrets
As the two detectives dig into the case, they uncover a network of human traffickers and devastating family secrets. The show's chilling Nordic setting adds to the atmosphere, with one critic noting, "This is an edge-of-your-seat crime series that spans two separate murders in one small, snowy, Swedish town."
Cast and Reception
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. Fans have been enthusiastic, with one Rotten Tomatoes reviewer 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."
Second Season on the Way
According to WhatsonNetflix, The Åre Murders is set to return for a second season in 2026, with two new cases. While no official announcements have been made, fans are eagerly anticipating more. Another viewer commented, "Beautiful, moody setting, very good acting, good character development, and an unpredictable and gripping story." The cold Swedish scenery has been noted as a perfect match for the grim crimes, with one saying, "Chilly Nordic scenery is a lovely match for the grim crimes."
All five current episodes of The Åre Murders are available to stream now on Netflix.
