Netflix viewers may have found their latest obsession, and it might just be the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day—if you prefer a chilling thriller over romance.
The Åre Murders, a Nordic noir crime drama, has been dominating Netflix charts since its release last week and has raked in an impressive 8.8 million views in just four days.
The five-part Swedish series has soared to number one on Netflix’s Global Top Ten ranking and is holding the top spot in 26 countries.
Set in a snowy Swedish ski resort, the series follows detective Hanna Ahlander (Carla Sehn), who, after being suspended from duty, retreats to the town of Åre for a break.
However, when a teenage girl disappears, she joins local detective Daniel Lindskog (Kardo Razzazi) to investigate, uncovering a dark web of human trafficking and buried family secrets.
Based on the book series of the same name, the show has been praised for its gripping storyline and atmospheric setting.
Fans have taken to social media to rave about The Åre Murders.
One viewer took to X to say, “Just finished watching #TheÅreMurders. So good!!! Well done!!! Story, filming, cast are all excellent. Loved this series!!!”
Another one wrote, “The Åre Murders on Netflix good af.”
A third fan echoed the sentiment, writing: “Latest binge-watch completed. If you love Scandi noir like me, you’ll love The Åre Murders on Netflix.”
The praise didn’t stop there, with another viewer hoping for more.
He wrote, “The Åre Murders on Netflix was good.”
“I hope there is a second season soon.”
Another fan added, “I like how the ending was not a neat tidy bow.”
“It showed us the two main protagonists as regular flawed people trying their best and making mistakes. Just seemed a bit more like real life.”
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