A new crime series on Netflix is currently ranked number 2 in the most-watched series worldwide. It is also well-received in Germany. The reason for this could be the setting and the country of production.
Which series is it about? The Åre Murders is a new series that was released on February 6, 2025, on Netflix. The story is based on the book of the same name written by author Viveca Sten.
- Hanna is a police officer from Stockholm who was left by her partner and suspended from her job.
- She moves into her sister’s holiday home in the Swedish ski resort Åre. There, a young woman disappeared just before Hanna’s arrival.
- She is unofficially assigned to the case since the local police station is understaffed. She becomes Daniel’s partner. They struggle to gain each other’s trust.
- Since the ski resort is located in the depths of Sweden, the two detectives also have to contend with the harsh weather conditions.
The series leans towards crime, drama, and mystery-thriller. In this genre, especially the two Knives Out films are well-known, in which actor Daniel Craig plays the well-known murder game Among Us.
The first season available on Netflix includes 5 episodes, each lasting between 35 to 57 minutes.
In the trailer for the series, you can see that Åre would actually be a dream ski vacation destination:
The Åre Murders is becoming the most-watched series
How good is it? Just 5 days after its release, the crime series is becoming the most-watched series on Netflix (via FlixPatrol). It is ranked number 2 in the world in terms of most-watched series, and in Germany, it even lands at number 1.
On IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, however, it only receives average ratings. With 2,575 reviews submitted, the Netflix series achieves a 6.7/10 on IMDb, while on the other platform it has 73 out of 100 %. Since not many votes have been cast yet, it may change its rating.
What do viewers like about it? Among the comments on YouTube, there are some fans questioning why people in Scandinavia are so good in the crime genre. The actors are also praised. So if you are a fan of murder mystery, you should give The Åre Murders a chance.
The genre of Scandinavian crime series is also referred to as Nordic Crime or Nordic Killing. If you want to see more movies from this genre, this list from MeinMMO might help you: 5 strong Nordic crime series for a gloomy TV evening.
