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Beck

  • TV Series
  • 1997– 1997–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 30m
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Peter Haber and Kristofer Hivju in Beck (1997)
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Commissioner Martin Beck and his eccentric partner Gunvald Larsson investigate murders in Stockholm, Sweden.Commissioner Martin Beck and his eccentric partner Gunvald Larsson investigate murders in Stockholm, Sweden.Commissioner Martin Beck and his eccentric partner Gunvald Larsson investigate murders in Stockholm, Sweden.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,130
223
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    • Stars
      • Peter Haber
      • Ingvar Hirdwall
      • Rebecka Hemse
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    • Stars
      • Peter Haber
      • Ingvar Hirdwall
      • Rebecka Hemse
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    • 18User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Peter Haber
    Peter Haber
    • Martin Beck
    46 episodes46 eps • 1997–2022
    Ingvar Hirdwall
    Ingvar Hirdwall
    • Grannen
    46 episodes46 eps • 1997–2022
    Rebecka Hemse
    • Inger…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1997–2022
    Mikael Persbrandt
    Mikael Persbrandt
    • Gunvald Larsson
    31 episodes31 eps • 1997–2016
    Måns Nathanaelson
    Måns Nathanaelson
    • Oskar Bergman
    30 episodes30 eps • 2006–2022
    Peter Hüttner
    • Oljelund
    22 episodes22 eps • 1997–2009
    Anna Asp
    Anna Asp
    • Jenny Bodén
    20 episodes20 eps • 2015–2022
    Elmira Arikan
    Elmira Arikan
    • Ayda Çetin…
    19 episodes19 eps • 2015–2022
    Jonas Karlsson
    Jonas Karlsson
    • Klas Fredén
    19 episodes19 eps • 2015–2022
    Åsa Karlin
    • Bergström…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2015–2022
    Stina Rautelin
    Stina Rautelin
    • Lena Klingström
    16 episodes16 eps • 1997–2009
    Marie Göranzon
    Marie Göranzon
    • Margareta Oberg…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2001–2007
    Jennie Silfverhjelm
    • Alexandra Beijer…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2018–2022
    Bo Höglund
    • Servitören…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1997–2009
    Kristofer Hivju
    Kristofer Hivju
    • Steinar Hovland
    11 episodes11 eps • 2016–2022
    Per Morberg
    Per Morberg
    • Joakim Wersén…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1997–2001
    Tommy Wättring
    • Vilhelm…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2015–2021
    Martin Wallström
    Martin Wallström
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    8 episodes8 eps • 2020–2022
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    • Trivia
      In Sweden, from where Beck originates, seasons 1-3 were released straight to video, except two films per season which premiered in theaters, just like the two of season 4. Season 5 was the first to premiere on TV.
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      Featured in Tvennesnack: En båtkonjuktör (2022)

    User reviews18

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    8/10
    Started Strong Then Nose-Dived!
    Beck

    Watched the lot!

    Unfortunately this was a case of the good, the bad, and the other ugly. The 8 series effectively divided into 3 sections of varying quality. In truth when the actor play Gunwald left to star in Sex Education they should have cancelled the series.

    Series 1 to 4

    It is so refreshing to find a programme from Sweden that is not Nordic Noir. A new formula was applied here, if anything it was nearer in style to Montalbano.

    Every show started with a murder, solved by Gunwald, a Swedish "Dirty Harry" doing whats required to get his man and Beck the methodical and insightful investigator.

    The contrast between the brutal murder and the great fun, humour and friendship of the whole team from pathologist to administrator was the unique determiner of this show. Not to mention, the unexpected twists brilliant acting and Beck's quirky neighbour.

    These first 4 series were an 8 outta 10.

    Series 4 to 6

    Steiner, Gunwald replacement was miscast, he couldn't fire a gun, couldn't work a computer or crack a joke. The introduction of an insecure humourless bullying female boss destroyed these series.

    At best this was a weak 5 outta 10

    Series 7 to 8

    These last two series should never have been made. Watching Beck, our hero, wither and fall into shade was not good entertainment.

    Every show had either, immigrant drug dealers, racial elements or religious overtones, combined with refugees and crime gangs. We all know that culture and race issues are not best explored in works of fiction.

    I hated these series with a vengeance please don't make any more.

    This was a 1 outta 10, miserable, no humour, poor plots!
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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1998 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official sites
      • MHz Networks (United States)
      • TV4 (Sweden)
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Комиссар Мартин Бек
    • Filming locations
      • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production company
      • Filmlance International AB
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9

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