10 Best Nordic Noir TV Shows To Stream on Prime Video

I love a good mystery, and it seems like they really can travel anywhere! It doesn’t matter to me what language a show is in – if it’s gripping, I’m hooked. Streaming services have been amazing because I can now discover shows from all over the world that I wouldn’t have been able to see before. It’s opened me up to so many new stories and types of shows I’m really enjoying!

Nordic Noir has become a hugely popular type of crime drama worldwide. These shows are known for their atmospheric feel, often featuring unsettling crimes and hidden secrets set against cold, bleak landscapes. They’re captivating and keep viewers hooked. While the noir genre can be difficult to get right, Nordic series consistently deliver. If you’re looking for Nordic Noir, Prime Video is a great place to start, no matter where you are.

Here are the 10 best Nordic Noir TV series to stream on Prime Video.

‘Jordskott’ (2015 – 2017)

The crime drama *Jordskott* premiered in 2014. It centers on Eva Thörnblad (played by Moa Gammel), a Stockholm police detective who returns to her childhood home seven years after her daughter disappeared near a lake. The daughter’s body was never recovered, and she was presumed to have drowned. Soon after Eva’s return, another boy vanishes, prompting her to investigate possible connections between the two cases.

Okay, so this series really digs into family stuff – Eva has to return home after her dad dies and suddenly she’s running his huge lumber business, which is basically the heart of the town. But things get complicated because the business comes under the microscope as a detective, Göran Ragnerstam, and Eva start looking into some serious cases. They end up working together, which is a cool dynamic to watch.

‘Sthlm Requiem’ (2018)

In the TV series *Sthlm Requiem*, Liv Mjönes stars as Fredrika Bergman, an unusual criminologist who investigates crimes in Stockholm. The show is based on Kristina Ohlsson’s book series, and follows Fredrika as she joins a special police unit. Her new colleagues aren’t immediately friendly, largely due to her eccentric personality.

She quickly proves her crime-solving techniques work well. Bergman is skilled at handling tough cases, which makes her a great addition to the team. The show also features Jonas Karlsson, Alexej Manvelov, and Magnus Roosmann. Even though it was based on a series of books, the show only ran for one season.

‘Trom’ (2022)

Trom features Ulrich Thomsen as Hannis Marinsson, a journalist unexpectedly contacted by a daughter he never knew existed. She tells him she’s in serious trouble, but when he reaches her, she’s already dead. While the police believe she drowned, Marinsson doubts their conclusion and suspects she may have been murdered because of her political activism, adding a layer of political intrigue to the series.

The detective investigating Sonja’s death, portrayed by Maria Rich, is secretly working towards their own goals and intentionally slowing down the case. The six-episode series was created by Torfinnur Jákupsson and filmed primarily in the Faroe Islands.

‘Forbrydelsen’ (2007 – 2012)

The Danish crime drama *Forbrydelsen*, which premiered in 2007 and was created by Søren Sveistrup, centers around detective Sarah Lund, played by Sofie Gråbøl. Each season focuses on Lund’s investigation of a single murder, with each episode unfolding over one day. The show is known for its suspenseful plots, atmospheric locations, and stunning visuals of Denmark.

The show lasted three seasons with a total of 40 episodes. It was adapted for television in Egypt, Turkey, and the United States. In America, it was known as *The Killing*, which aired for four seasons between 2011 and 2014 and featured Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman.

‘Those Who Kill’ (2019 – Present)

“Those Who Kill” is a long-running Danish crime series. It’s a fresh take on a show that originally aired in 2011, centering around criminal profiler Louise Bergstein, played by Natalie Madueño, who works to solve cold cases. The series has four seasons, each with a different subtitle: Season two is called “Blinded,” season three is “Lost,” and season four is “Justice.”

The series has featured investigations into cases like a missing girl and an unsolved teenage murder. Each season introduces a new set of characters as the people around the central figure, Bergstein, change. Originally broadcast in the UK where it was popular, the show is now available on Prime Video.

‘The Bridge’ (2011 – 2018)

The TV series The Bridge, which first aired in 2011, explores an intriguing question: if a crime occurs on a bridge connecting two countries, which country’s authorities investigate? The show, a collaboration between Swedish and Danish production companies, begins with the discovery of a body right on the Øresund Bridge, linking Sweden and Denmark. This leads to a joint effort between Swedish detective Saga Norén (played by Sofia Helin) and Danish investigator Martin Rohde (Kim Bodnia) to solve the case.

This series follows the detectives as they investigate a case, highlighting their working partnership and the personal struggles it creates for each of them. It was a critically acclaimed show, winning many awards and being successfully remade for television in seven different regions, including versions set in the UK and France, the US and Mexico, Estonia and Russia, Malaysia and Singapore, Germany and Austria, Greece and Turkey, and India.

‘Der Usedom-Krimi’ (2014 – 2025)

I just finished watching “Der Usedom-Krimi,” and it’s a cozy mystery set on the beautiful Baltic Sea island of Usedom. The show centers around a really interesting mother-daughter team – Karin Lossow, played by Katrin Sass, is a former prosecutor, and her daughter, Julia Thiel (Lisa Maria Potthoff), is a detective. Together, they solve crimes on the island, and their dynamic is definitely a highlight. If you’re looking for a relaxing, character-driven mystery, this one’s worth checking out.

The show is getting a lot of attention for its exciting plots, the interesting relationship between a mother and daughter who fight crime together, and its charming small-town atmosphere. The beautiful scenery of Usedom is a key part of the show, featured prominently in each episode. There are a total of 25 episodes across several seasons.

‘Trapped’ (2015 – 2021)

The Icelandic thriller series *Trapped* centers around a police investigation complicated by an approaching blizzard. When a body is discovered after a ferry becomes stranded in a small town, the police must quickly identify the killer among the passengers and crew. The show, which ran for three seasons, has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The show features Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, an actor known for his roles in popular series and films like Severance, NOS4A2, and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. The story continues to center around the criminal cases investigated along the fjord. The series’ soundtrack includes music by renowned composers Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Rutger Hoedemaekers.

‘The Hunters’ (2018 – 2021)

Rolf Lassgård returns as Erik Backstrom in a TV series based on the movies *The Hunters* and *False Trail*. The show, written by the same team behind the films, lasted for two seasons of six episodes each. Backstrom is a former detective who secretly solves murder cases. The first season centers around the death of a mining executive he used to know. In the second season, Erik reopens a 15-year-old case involving a woman’s death after her convicted boyfriend is released due to new evidence.

Annika Nordin returns as Erik’s sister, a role she previously played in *False Trail*. Johan Marenius Nordahl joins the cast as Erik’s nephew, who is a new police officer. The series takes place in Alvsbyn, Sweden, and the first season came out seven years after *False Trail*.

‘The Team’ (2015 – 2018)

Featuring Lars Mikkelsen, Jasmin Gerat, and Veerle Baetens, *The Team* is a crime drama about police leaders from Denmark, Germany, and Belgium collaborating to investigate a string of murders that cross national borders. Lars Mikkelsen stars as the head of the Danish police, Jasmin Gerat leads the German team, and Veerle Baetens commands the Belgian police. The first season centers around the killings of prostitutes in each country – all murdered in a similar fashion and all having recently been visited by the same suspect.

Season two introduces a new set of actors, including Marie Bach Hansen, Lynn Van Royen, and Jürgen Vogel, and focuses on the investigation of seven murders that took place at a bed and breakfast. The show is a collaboration between production companies in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, and Switzerland.

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