I have become addicted to The Bridge, a Danish / Swedish TV mystery series. The premise: A killer somehow manages to turn off the lights on a bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden. He lays a dead body down on the borderline between the two countries so that one half is in Denmark and one half in Sweden. Now the two countries must collaborate on the investigation.
Sofia Helin portrays Saga Noren of the Malmo Police Department, who is on the autism spectrum somewhere. She is unable to read social signs and is focused on solving the case.
Kim Bodnia portrays Martin Rohda, a philandering, somewhat unethical detective from Copenhagen, who at times acts first and thinks later.
Helin and Bodnia portray these flawed characters perfectly. With an excellent supporting cast, The Bridge (Bron) is Nordic mystery at its best.
There are tBron hree seasons, beginning in 2011 and ending in 2015. In 2014, The Bridge won two Golden Nymph Awards for Best European Drama Series, and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Bodnia.
I’ll warn you ahead that the DVD is subtitled but I much prefer it that way so that you enjoy Helin’s dialogue. Her voice reveals so much about her. I’ve finished season one and am anxiously awaiting season 2.
The complete Bron DVD series is the perfect holiday/birthday gift for a mystery lover.
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