Les Meurtres de Valhalla

I usually quite enjoy Nordic mysteries, but the Icelandic series The Valhalla Murders didn't do it for me. Before it got going, I took a few naps during the first three episodes. By approximately the sixth episode, I finally started to enjoy it, and by the seventh episode, I also began to appreciate the music, which managed to draw me into the story. Unfortunately, the very end had a slightly downward tendency again. Overall, I thought the script was pretty weak. However, the filmmakers at least managed to spice up the narrative with a suitably gloomy atmosphere. (65%) (02/05/2021)

A solid Icelandic crime series that takes some unexpected turns as the story unfolds. The show makes excellent use of its dark, moody atmosphere and the unmistakable Icelandic landscape—it felt like I was transported back there, reliving those places alongside the characters. The only downside might be the lead investigator; it takes a while to warm up to her. Some viewers might be put off by her abrasive personality in the first few minutes, but sticking with it is worth it. The Valhalla Murders is an excellent Icelandic detective mini-series. If I didn’t know that Iceland has such a low crime rate, I’d almost think living there was a risky adventure. (07/05/2021)