Special Unit - The First Murder

This is a gripping, atmospheric dive into a murky historical investigation where secrets fester beneath a veneer of polite society.

Directed by

Christoffer Boe

Genres

Crime, Drama, History

Starring

Alex Høgh Andersen, Mathilde Arcel, Nicolaj Kopernikus

Overview

Denmark in 1927. The ambitious police officer Otto Himmelstrup leads the newly formed Special Unit, which is tasked with assisting local police in solving particularly difficult crimes. When a body is found in a burnt-out summer house in Esbjerg, Otto and his team begin to unravel an unusual murder mystery, revealing power struggles and corruption among the city’s elite. The closer the unit gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Soon, Otto finds himself not only battling powerful enemies but also confronting his own dark side in his quest to solve the case.

How it feels

Tense, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, corruption, power, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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