---
title: "Darkness: Those Who Kill"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/darkness-those-who-kill-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 87542
imdb_id: "tt9466596"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 32
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 93
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/darkness-those-who-kill-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Darkness: Those Who Kill is a television series that follows the investigative efforts of two central figures as they examine a series of criminal cases. The narrative centers on the professional partnership between an investigator named Jan and a profiler named Louise. Throughout the series, the two protagonists work to connect a series of killings that occur within their jurisdiction. As they pursue these investigations, the story tracks their movements through the periphery of a murderer's perspective. The show focuses on the tension and procedural elements inherent in their search for the perpetrator. By linking the individual crimes, Jan and Louise navigate the dangerous environment created by the killer. The series highlights the collaborative process required to track a suspect while maintaining a focus on the psychological and tactical challenges faced by the investigators. Through their persistent efforts to solve the case, the characters remain constantly engaged with the threat posed by the individual responsible for the series of murders.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An investigator and a profiler track a serial killer through a series of interconnected crimes."

### Why Watch
- tense narrative
- focused character dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes related to serial murder and criminal investigations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thrilling, dark, suspenseful, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Acorn TV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Viaplay Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Viaplay Amazon Channel | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV, Crave Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Darkness: Those Who Kill (8 Episodes)
Darkness: Those Who Kill is a 2019 television miniseries. The series follows Investigator Jan Michelsen as he attempts to find the link between two abductions that occurred ten years apart. Investigator Jan is assisted by profiler Louise. The miniseries is a crime drama that explores the thrilling periphery of a murderer's view.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 32
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ina Bruhn
- **Networks / Studios**: Viaplay

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natalie Madueño** as *Louise Bergstein*
- **Simon Sears** as *Frederik Havgaard*
- **Tobias Santelmann** as *Peter Vinge*
- **Jess Boye** as *Drabsefterforsker*
- **Kenneth M. Christensen** as *Jan Michelsen*
- **Tessa Hoder** as *Emma Holst*
- **Helle Fagralid** as *Karina Hørup*
- **Signe Egholm Olsen** as *Stine Velin*
- **Solbjørg Højfeldt** as *Alice Ejbye*
- **Mads Riisom** as *Anders Kjeldsen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
It is a crime and thriller television series.

### Q: When was the show released?
The series was released in 2019.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series follows an investigator named Jan and a profiler named Louise.

### Q: What is the premise?
The protagonists work to link a series of killings while tracking a murderer.

### Q: Is this a standalone series?
It is a television series centered on a specific investigative partnership.

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