Two mismatched detectives navigate a bleak, atmospheric crime scene where national borders blur and suspense builds.
Suspenseful and melancholy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Plex (free).
No surprises for a TV-MA: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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