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Everything You Need to Know About The Åre Murders
A ski resort town is plagued by grisly crimes in this Swedish crime series.
By Ingrid Ostby
Feb. 11, 2025
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In a snowy town in Sweden, two detectives team up to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a teenage girl, a network of human traffickers, and devastating family secrets. Based on a book series of the same name, The Åre Murders stars Carla Sehn and Kardo Razzazi. Written by Karin Gidfors (The Lawyer) and Jimmy Lindgren (Gåsmamman), the crime drama is directed by Joakim Eliasson (Gåsmamman) and Alain Darborg (Alex).
When will The Åre Murders be released?
Where can I find the trailer for The Åre Murders?
Check it out at the top of this page.
Who’s in the cast of The Åre Murders?
- Carla Sehn (Love & Anarchy) as Hanna, a police officer
- Kardo Razzazi (The Abyss) as Daniel, Hanna’s partner
- Charlie Gustafsson (The Restaurant) as Anton, a young officer
- Francisco Sobrado (Gåsmamman) as Raffe, a seasoned officer
- Freddie Mosten Jacob (Limbo) as Amanda, a 17-year-old girl
- Henrik Norlén (Midsommar) as Harald, Amanda's father
- Sofia Papadimitriou Ledarp (Gåsmamman) as Lena, Amanda’s mother
- Fredrik Söderholm (Alla Mot Alla med Filip och Fredrik) as Lasse, Amanda’s teacher
- Frida Argento (Young Royals) as Ebba, Amanda’s best friend
- Diana Gardner (You Shouldn't Have Let Me In) as Zuhra, a cleaning worker
- Robin Stegmar (Leva Life) as Bosse
- Viktor Åkerblom (Halo) as Johan Andersson, a former skier
- Agnes Kittelsen (Pørni) as Marion, Johan’s wife
- Baxter Renman (Bäckström) as Leo, Johan’s teenage son
- Jon Øigarden (22 July) as Jens, Leo’s biological father
- Björn Elgerd (Ronja the Robber’s Daughter) as Ole, a pastor
- Amalia Holm (Motherland: Fort Salem) as Rebecka, Ole’s wife
- Samuel Astor (Young Royals) as Carl
What happens in The Åre Murders?
After Stockholm police officer Hanna (Sehn) gets dumped by her partner and takes a leave of absence from her job, she moves into her sister’s vacation home in a Swedish ski resort town called Åre. While Hanna’s restlessness becomes unbearable, a young woman goes missing on the eve of the Swedish holiday, Lucia. Luckily for Hanna, the local police department is understaffed, so officer Daniel (Razzazi) reluctantly accepts Hanna as his new partner. But as the case intensifies, the two officers struggle to gain each other’s trust.
Is The Åre Murders based on a book?
Yes, the series is based on the novels Hidden in Snow and Hidden in Shadows by Swedish author Viveca Sten. The books are part of Sten’s the Åre Murders series.
Is The Åre Murders based on a true story?
No, the series is based on Sten’s novels.
Where does The Åre Murders take place?
It takes place in the town of Åre, Sweden.
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