Jägarna

I see there's very few reviews, and one numpty left a series review after only 3 episodes. Meh. This show is fantastic. So much so I am stoked they are making a second season. I won't give anything away, but trust me, this is compelling. Bravo.

Having seen the two movies you want to see the tv-show! It takes about two episodes and then you must see how it ends! It's an ok tv-flick and the last episode is very tense! Give it a chance, it's ok!

Why or why can't the USA produce decent series and television shows?

That being said, I enjoyed the series from beginning to end. A retired detective returns home to a small town where everyone knows everyone. Although, the retired detective isn't authorized to investigate crimes, he's so much more experienced than the local police force. He digs in to solve the crime like it or not. For this, in both series, he is resented, but nothing stops him to find the answers and solve a crime. The detective has family living in the community. A nephew who is a trainee at the local police department. The kid is so green and his trainer is a dirty cop. Series 3 would be welcome.

An exceptional series. What confuses the assessment is that we are now accustomed to very fluid and constantly moving camera movements, post-production of lighting and permanent effects. But in Jägarna, none of that.

We return to the classic thriller, to the thriller of 15 or 20 years ago, and that's where it's strong: everything depends on both the interpretation (the performance of the actors and actresses) and the scenario . And here, the scenario is absolutely out of the ordinary as the writing is of great mastery and the narration is very tight. There is not an extra scene, not a useless moment, not a second where we are bored.

So, it is certainly too classic to please people dependent on visual overkill, but Jägarna remains a work of art and a demonstration of efficiency which will delight fans of the genre.

Jägarna, the Swedish crime series based on the cult 1996 film, returns with a dark, atmospheric charm and a gripping sense of storytelling. Set in the remote north of Sweden, the show follows retired detective Erik Bäckström, played with great strength by Rolf Lassgård, who returns home only to get caught up in a local mystery involving harassment, vandalism, and eventually murder.

The pace is steady, reflecting the calm of the Norrland setting, but the story never drags. From the first episode, it pulls you in with solid writing, clear direction, and a raw visual style. The cold, moody cinematography adds to the tense feeling throughout, even if the plot doesn't always surprise.

Lassgård is brilliant in the lead role - he gives Erik a believable mix of authority and sadness. He's the type of character you trust, even if he doesn't always follow the rules. Supporting performances from Pelle Heikkilä as a shady businessman, Johan Marenius Nordahl as a young trainee, and Johannes Kuhnke as an unstable officer are good too and help round out a mostly well-cast series. One downside is the lack of female presence; the women in the show - though played by talented actresses - are mostly side characters like mothers or girlfriends, and none take centre stage.

Series one is gripping, although a bit frustrating at times due to some odd decisions made by the characters. Series two, unfortunately, drops in quality: some scenes take you out of the story completely and many of the characters become hard to like. Still, there's something compelling about Erik's quiet determination that keeps you watching.

In the end, Jägarna may not be like many modern thrillers (particularly Scandinavian ones), but it is a return to classic storytelling - slow-burning, emotional, and rough around the edges. Despite a weaker second season, the Series remains likely a thoughtful and enjoyable watch for fans of Nordic Noir and Lassgård.