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Fortitude 2015

★ 6.8/10 · 315 votes TV-MA CrimeDramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 25 eps Ended
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What is Fortitude?

Fortitude is a television series set in an Arctic town characterized by its savage beauty and reputation as one of the safest locations on earth. The community is described as close-knit, and the town has historically remained free of violent crime.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
25
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Jan 29, 2015
Last aired
Dec 27, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
Sky Atlantic
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Fortitude is a television series set in an Arctic town characterized by its savage beauty and reputation as one of the safest locations on earth. The community is described as close-knit, and the town has historically remained free of violent crime. This status changes when a murder occurs, marking the first instance of such violence in the area. The event acts as a catalyst that impacts every resident within the community. As the narrative unfolds, the unsettling and mysterious nature of the crime creates a situation that threatens the future of the town itself. The series explores how this singular act of violence disrupts the stability of the isolated settlement, forcing the inhabitants to confront the implications of the tragedy. By presenting a stark contrast between the town's peaceful history and the sudden emergence of a lethal threat, the show examines the fragility of a secure environment when faced with an inexplicable and horrifying event.

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“A brutal murder shatters the peaceful illusion of a remote Arctic town.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores a close-knit Arctic community
  • features a mysterious murder mystery
Keep in mind
  • deals with violent and strange deaths

Watch it if you enjoy mysterious crime dramas set in isolated Arctic communities.

The series contains depictions of violent crime and disturbing subject matter.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 11 episodes
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 4 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortitude released?

Fortitude was released starting in 2015.

Where is the series set?

The series is set in the Norwegian community and Arctic island of Fortitude.

What genres does the series belong to?

It spans crime, drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy.

What disrupts the town at the start?

The peaceful nature of the town is disrupted when a local resident is found brutally murdered.

How does the crime affect the community?

The murder and subsequent strange deaths slowly exact a toll on the close-knit international community.