Netflix recently added The Åre Murders a Swedish crime drama that has quickly gained popularity and critical acclaim suggesting a promising direction for the streaming service's content in 2025. The show has achieved impressive scores on Rotten Tomatoes with 83% from critics and 80% from audiences. The Åre Murders continues to rank high on Netflix's top ten list even after being available for almost two weeks .
The Åre Murders is described as a series featuring "grisly murders a suffocating tone and a climate so harsh you can practically feel the painfully numb fingers of the cast." The story centers on police officer Hanna Ahlander played by Carla Sehn. After a breakup and suspension Hanna relocates from Stockholm to her sister's holiday home in Åre. Her attempt at respite is interrupted when a young woman disappears on Lucia night a Swedish holiday. Hanna begins her own investigation and reluctantly teams up with local police officer Daniel Lindskog portrayed by Kardo Razzazi. They must learn to trust each other to solve the case.
Based on Viveca Sten's popular book series The Åremorden The Åre Murders adapts her books Hidden in Snow and Hidden in the Shadows. Critics have praised the show's adherence to Nordic Noir conventions. One reviewer noted "The Åre Murders features all the hallmarks of the Nordic Noir genre... Throw in some fantastic location shots of Sweden's mountainous north and we're all the way in on this investigation." Another highlighted the detectives Hanna and Daniel as "not superheroes... They act on their emotions and intellect and they are both very very smart. They make a good team and the cases are intriguing without venturing into anything preposterous or strained."
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The Åre Murders concludes its first season by resolving the central cases of Amanda and Johan's deaths. Amanda's murder is revealed to be perpetrated by Bosse Lundh her employer who was involved in human trafficking. Johan's death is accidentally caused by Leo his stepson who was trying to protect his mother. While these cases are closed the series leaves room for more stories . Hanna and Daniel's dynamic as a detective duo has resonated with viewers and the setting of Åre provides a rich backdrop for future crime narratives.
Given the show's positive reception and the availability of more source material from Viveca Sten's book series The Åre Murders season 2 is a strong possibility. Netflix could capitalize on the current popularity of Nordic Noir and continue to produce similar thrillers in 2025. The success of The Åre Murders suggests an appetite for character-driven crime dramas with atmospheric settings and complex mysteries.
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The Åre Murders' performance points towards a promising trend for Netflix. In 2025 viewers can anticipate seeing more international crime thrillers particularly from the Nordic region. Netflix has found success with series like WandaVision and Agatha All Along but the broad appeal of The Åre Murders in a different genre indicates a diverse content strategy. The streaming platform may look to expand its library with more shows that blend gripping storylines strong characters and unique cultural settings to capture a global audience.