Vacation is approaching, a time to relax and enjoy, but what happens if upon arriving at your destination you become involved in a crime investigation? This is the premise of the series "The Crimes of Are," based on the novels by Swedish author Viveca Sten and recently released on Netflix.
The story takes place in the village of Are, where detective Hanna Ahlander decides to spend her vacation skiing and disconnecting from personal problems. However, her rest is interrupted when a young woman disappears in the area, and Hanna teams up with Daniel, a local police officer, to solve the mystery that increasingly points to a possible murder.
The miniseries consists of five episodes with an approximate duration of 50 minutes each, making it an ideal option for binge-watching over a weekend. The episodes are titled "Death in the Mountains: Part 1, 2, and 3" and "Death in the Shadows: Part 1 and 2," featuring a cast led by Carla Sehn, Kardo Razzazi, and Charlie Gustafsson.
Viveca Sten, the author of the literary saga on which the series is based, found inspiration to write during the lockdown of the 2020 pandemic while she was at her home in Are. Observing the landscape and reflecting on the global situation, the plot of a crime in the region emerged in her mind, leading her to research with local authorities about possible settings for her story.
Thus, "The Crimes of Are" stands as a police thriller that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, combining mystery, intrigue, and snowy landscapes in an environment as idyllic as it is dangerous. The series adds to the new television releases on Netflix and joins the catalog of productions that explore the crime genre with a fresh and exciting approach.
