New Scandinavian crime series premieres on Netflix
A new Scandinavian crime series titled Blood Sacrifice has premiered on Netflix, originating directly from Sweden. The show is created by British showrunner and screenwriter George Kay, who is also known for Lupin with Omar Sy.Series follows a troubled investigator and his suspended father
The series is set in Stockholm and follows Thomas Berg (Jakob Ofterbro), an investigator who is struggling with a series of ultra-violent and ritualized crimes targeting police officers. Thomas seeks help from his father Alfred (Peter Andersson), a former police officer who is now suspended and addicted to alcohol.Structure and reception of the series
The series, which consists of five episodes that can be watched in four hours, has been rated 3.1 out of 5 by Allociné members. It follows the conventions of crime and thriller genres while presenting a subtext on the corruption of law enforcement.The killer’s method and future of the series
The killer, known as the "112 Killer," lures police officers into ambushes by contacting emergency services every Friday at 1:15 am. Although no second season has been confirmed, actor Jakob Ofterbro has expressed hope to reunite with Peter Andersson to continue exploring their complicated father-son relationship on screen.
